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Cyril Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa (born November 17, 1952) is the President of South Africa and a prominent leader of the African National Congress (ANC). Known for his roles as a trade unionist, businessman, and
...Read more- President Ramaphosa calls Trump's decision to not invite South Africa for 2026 G20 Summit 'regrettable'
Addressing the remarks by Trump, South African President Ramaphosa said, "South Africa will continue to participate as a full, active and constructive member of the G20."
- G20 at a crossroads: What summit reveals about a fractured global order
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.
- Elon Musk's dad says he arranged son's call with South African leader
The billionaire had publicly accused his post-apartheid government of anti-white racism, and now Musk's ally, US President Donald Trump, said he would cut more than $400 million in funding to the country.
- 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.
- Cyril Ramaphosa is sworn in for a 2nd term as South African president
Ramaphosa is now set to appoint a Cabinet in a new coalition government after his African National Congress party lost its parliamentary majority in an election last month
- 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.
- South Africa's president urges unity as ANC support plunges
The result, announced on Sunday, is the worst election showing for the ANC - Africa's oldest liberation movement, once led by Nelson Mandela - since it came to power 30 years ago, ending white minority rule.
- 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.
- BRICS adds Saudi, UAE among six new members; Modi backs further expansion
The new countries to join the BRICS bloc include Iran, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Egypt, and Ethiopia.
- PM Modi, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa discuss ways to further deepen bilateral ties
Prime Minister Modi, who is on a three-day visit to South Africa and Greece, reached here on Tuesday at the invitation of President Ramaphosa to attend the 15th BRICS Summit being held under the South African Chairmanship from August 22-24.
- 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.
