Cyril Ramaphosa

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Ramaphosa's coalition presidency

Various African heads of state gathered in Pretoria for the swearing-in of Cyril Ramaphosa as South Africa's president for a second term.

19/06/2024

South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected for second term

Ramaphosa was re-elected after his party struck a dramatic late coalition deal with a former political foe just hours before the vote.

15/06/2024

South Africa

South Africa says BRICS summit next month will be in-person

Although it is not clear if Vladimir Putin plans to attend the BRICS summit in South Africa next month, Pretoria says it will be in person despite an international arrest warrant for the Russian leader.

10/07/2023

Ukraine

Missiles fired at Kyiv as African leaders arrive to promote peace plan

Proposal to strike a diplomatic settlement with Russia is thought to have little chance of success

16/06/2023

South Africa

South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa tests positive for COVID-19

The statement did not specify whether he had been infected with the Omicron variant.

13/12/2021

South Africa

South Africa combats unrest after ex-leader Jacob Zuma's imprisonment

Dozens have died and more than 1,200 have been arrested amid weeklong unrest and looting sparked by the jailing last week of ex-President Jacob Zuma.

14/07/2021

South Africa

South Africans go to the polls amid anger over corruption and inequality

South Africa is holding parliamentary and provincial elections, with the ruling African National Congress facing a backlash over corruption and racial inequality.

08/05/2019

South Africa

WATCH: Ramaphosa to change constitution to allow land expropriation

South Africa's ruling African National Congress has decided to amend the country's constitution to allow for land expropriation without compensation. The move has divided the country.

01/08/2018

South Africa

A fresh start for South Africa?

Many hope new President Cyril Ramaphosa will represent a break from the past.

16/02/2018

Economy

Economic challenges lie ahead for South Africa

New President Cyril Ramaphosa’s in-tray is likely to be full as he prepares to tackle South Africa’s economic problems.

16/02/2018

South Africa

New dawn for South Africa?

A former South African lawmaker and an anti-corruption campaigner explain why the election of Cyril Ramaphosa means hope for many in the country.

16/02/2018

South Africa

Zuma maintains suspense over fate as South African president

The embattled leader is facing mounting calls to quit as South Africa's head of state

13/02/2018

South Africa

End game for South Africa's Zuma? ANC eager to seal his fate

During celebrations marking 100 years since the birth of former President Nelson Mandela, ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa called for Zuma's exit to happen in an orderly fashion, as Mandela would have wanted.

11/02/2018

World News

What next for the ANC?

Cyril Ramaphosa heads up South Africa's ruling party.

19/12/2017