Cyril Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa is a South African businessman, lawyer, and politician who has served as the President of South Africa since February 2018. A prominent figure in the African National Congress (ANC), Ramaphosa played a key role in the negotiations to end apartheid and has been involved in various business ventures, making him one of the country’s wealthiest individuals. His presidency has focused on addressing issues such as corruption, economic growth, and land reform, including the controversial policy allowing for land expropriation without compensation.
Born on Nov 17, 1952 (73 years old)
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South Africa:
President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned the wave of mass shootings across Gauteng and the Western Cape.
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Nigeria:
The Presidency noted that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was also not present in New York.
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Canada:
South Africa’s violent crime problem prompted President Cyril Ramaphosa to deploy soldiers on the streets in March in a yearlong operation to combat crime.
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Pakistan:
President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the police have images of the suspected attackers and are trying to locate them.
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New Zealand:
Cyril Ramaphosa described the rampant crime as one of the biggest threats facing the country.
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Lithuania:
Cyril Ramaphosa described the thriving crime as one of the greatest threats to the country.
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Uruguay:
Cyril Ramaphosa was absent from the Assembly.
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Kenya:
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the pain and suffering that the women of South Africa have been put through stands out as a national shame.
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South Africa:
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people and denounced the Israeli army's calls for 1.1 million Palestinians to evacuate northern Gaza.
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South Africa:
President Cyril Ramaphosa was insulted by the chief rabbi for asking Israel to behave in a proportionate, humane manner.
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