Cyril Ramaphosa

The G20 summit in South Africa exposed deep fractures in global governance as go-it-alone U.S. policies, geopolitical rivalries and widening economic tensions raised questions over the bloc’s ability to function effectively.

South African parties agree on Cabinet positions, sealing deal on new coalition government

Ramaphosa's announcement of his new, multi-party Cabinet came a month after the ANC lost its 30-year political dominance of Africa's most industrialized country in a national election, forcing it to seek coalition partners.

South Africa's National Assembly re-elects Cyril Ramaphosa as president

Ramaphosa got 283 votes versus 44 for Julius Malema, the leader of the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters party.

ICJ ruling vindicated us: South African Prez Ramaphosa after UN court's decision in genocide case

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa claims vindication as the International Court of Justice addresses Israel's Gaza military offensive, stopping short of a ceasefire order.

Independent probe found no South African arms supplied to Russia, says President Ramaphosa

The allegations were first made in May by US Ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety during a media briefing at the US Embassy in Pretoria.

PM Modi to attend BRICS Summit in Johannesburg later this month

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa invited the PM for the BRICS Summit being hosted by South Africa on August 22-24.

PM Modi, South African Prez review progress in bilateral cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during a meeting on Thursday.

South Africa is on the road to becoming a failed state

The euphoria in financial markets that accompanied Cyril Ramaphosa's election victory in 2018 failed to account for the corruption and theft that have become the nation’s dominant post-apartheid leitmotifs

News bulletin or comedy skit? Why Anand Mahindra was stumped by this video

Anand Mahindra was amused by the South African video clip and wished that Indian TV was this interesting.

PM Modi wishes speedy recovery to South African President after he contracts COVID-19

Earlier, the South African President's office announced that Ramphosa has been tested positive for the COVID-19 with mild symptoms. Ramaphosa is receiving treatment for mild COVID-19 symptoms after testing positive on Sunday, the office of the presidency said in a statement, reported CNN.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa contracts COVID-19 as infections reach record high

President Ramaphosa contracted COVID-19 infection on a day when the country recorded a new high of 37,875 new infections overnight, dramatically up from the previous day’s 17,154 new cases.

Emergence of Omicron was inevitable, says President Cyril Ramaphosa as cases increase five-fold in South Africa

The President said the number of daily infections has increased five-fold in the past week, with nearly a quarter of all COVID-19 tests now returning positive. Two weeks ago, only two per cent of tests were positive.

South Africa reaffirms support for India and other members elected to UN Security Council

India on Wednesday overwhelmingly won the election to the Security Council for a non-permanent seat. Along with India, Norway, Ireland and Mexico will join the Security Council as the non-permanent members for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2021.

Cyril Ramaphosa announces five-phase plan to ease COVID-19 lockdown

The country is under a nationwide lockdown since March 27. The strict measures in place have caused extreme economic crises, including huge job losses, and business closures.

South Africa increases soldiers on streets from 2,000 to over 70,000 to combat COVID-19

In a letter to the Joint Standing Committee on defence in Parliament, Ramaphosa authorised the deployment of the entire South African National Defence Force (SANDF), including the auxiliary force and reserve force, for an additional 73,180 members of the SANDF to patrol South Africa's streets.

Coronavirus pandemic | PM Modi assures India's support to South Africa for essential medical supplies

The prime minister also discussed the global health crisis with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

Cyril Ramaphosa takes oath as South Africa's president

Ramaphosa, 66, swore allegiance to the Constitution in the presence of thousands of dignitaries and citizens at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in the capital, Pretoria - after being voted unopposed in a process overseen by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng as the country's leader in the National Assembly this week.

India, South Africa announce 3-year strategic programme to boost ties in key sectors

In his media statement, Modi said both sides discussed all aspects of the bilateral ties with an aim to further expand cooperation in diverse areas.

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa likely to be Republic Day chief guest after Trump refuses

Generally, chief guests of the parade are heads of states of countries that are strategically important to India, or heads of neighbouring countries

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomes PM Modi

"PM Narendra Modi welcomed by the host of the evening South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the eve of the 10th BRICS Summit beginning tomorrow," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in a tweet.

Cyril Ramaphosa: All you need to know about the newly elected South African President

Born in Soweto, Johannesburg, Ramaphosa took the political plunge in his student days.

South Africa's parliament elects Cyril Ramaphosa as new president

Zuma, 75, last night stepped down after he was ordered by the ANC's national leadership to quit or face a no confidence emotion in Parliament.

Mandela's health worsens, condition now 'critical'

The 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader and former South African President Nelson Mandela's condition deteriorated to being 'critical' after he was admitted to the hospital with a 'lung infection'.