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Cyril Ramaphosa

1952– · 20th century · Also known as Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa

Cyril Ramaphosa is a South African politician who has been president of South Africa since 2018. A trade unionist who founded the National Union of Mineworkers, he led the ANC's team in the negotiations that ended apartheid, then became a wealthy businessman. Elected ANC leader in December 2017, he replaced Jacob Zuma and in 2024 formed a Government of National Unity after the ANC lost its majority.

Cyril Ramaphosa
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Cyril Ramaphosa. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/cyril-ramaphosa
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The Epoch Institute. “Cyril Ramaphosa.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/cyril-ramaphosa.
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