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Cyril Ramaphosa

Cyril Ramaphosa is the fifth President of South Africa, having taken office in February 2018. He is a South African politician, businessman and former trade union leader who rose to prominence as the general secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers during the anti-apartheid struggle in the 1980s. Ramaphosa played a key role in negotiating South Africa's transition to democracy and was chief negotiator for the African National Congress during the constitutional talks that led to the country's first democratic elections in 1994. After leaving politics in the mid-1990s, he built a substantial business career, becoming one of South Africa's wealthiest individuals through investments in mining, telecommunications and other sectors. He returned to active politics in 2012 when he was elected deputy president of the ANC, and subsequently served as Deputy President of South Africa from 2014 to 2018 under President Jacob Zuma. Ramaphosa became president following Zuma's resignation and won a full term in the 2019 general election, then secured a second term in 2024 at the head of a Government of National Unity. His presidency has focused on tackling corruption, reviving economic growth and addressing the country's energy crisis and high unemployment. He recurs in coverage of South African politics, economic policy, state capture investigations and regional African affairs. Ramaphosa studied law at the University of South Africa and began his career as a legal adviser to the Council of Unions of South Africa before founding the National Union of Mineworkers in 1982.

Cyril Ramaphosa News


South Africa is Building. Is the Engineering Sector Ready?
25th May 2026

South Africa is heading into one of its biggest construction periods in decades. At the South Africa Infrastructure Investment Summit in May 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa made it clear that... 


African Rainbow Minerals CEO Phillip Tobias.
Hydrogen mobility, platinum group metals highlighted in North West
22nd May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Hydrogen mobility and platinum group metals (PGMs) have been highlighted at North-West University (NWU) by the handing over of the mobile hydrogen refuelling and hydrogen generation system to... 


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Risks to reform
22nd May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The economic reform agenda has emerged as the defining feature of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s presidency, especially the reforms under way to open the electricity and freight logistics markets to... 


Africa Energy Indaba 2026 Delivers Presidential Vision and Concrete Commitments – Momentum Builds for 2027 Edition
19th May 2026 By: Dimpho Madiba

The 18th Africa Energy Indaba (3–5 March 2026) concluded with strong continental participation and tangible outcomes that underscore its position as Africa’s premier platform for energy investment,... 


NRF Congratulates Board Member and Research Chairs on Highest Recognition
19th May 2026

The National Research Foundation (NRF) congratulates Board Member and Research Chair Prof Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, along with Research Chairs Prof Priscilla Baker and Prof Keertan Dheda, on being... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa promises ‘sequenced’ roadmap for wholesale electricity market roll-out
12th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa reports that his department will publish a “sequenced” implementation roadmap for the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) so... 


The Hillside smelter
Hillside marks 30 years amid push for long-term power solution
8th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Diversified miner South32’s Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, could continue operating for another 20 to 30 years if a competitive long-term electricity agreement is... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
RBM hosts Ramaphosa during landmark visit as company marks 50 years
8th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Mining giant Rio Tinto’s subsidiary Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) hosted president Cyril Ramaphosa during his visit to the Richards Bay region on May 7, marking his first official visit to the... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
New policy paper to offer ‘single window’ into South Africa’s electricity reform agenda
8th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa reports that government is finalising an electricity reform policy paper in a bid to offer a “single-window overview of the sector's reform... 


Longest Lesotho bridge opens to secure LHWP Phase II access routes
8th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

In a landmark milestone, the Senqu bridge, the longest in Lesotho and a critical component of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II, has officially been inaugurated. The inauguration... 


Japan Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi
Japan offers energy loan, ammonia technology to South Africa
6th May 2026 By: Bloomberg

Japan plans to fast-track talks with South Africa on a yen-denominated energy loan, while promoting its technology to blend ammonia with coal to reduce carbon emissions in a country that still... 


African Rainbow Minerals CEO Phillip Tobias.
Hydrogen mobility, platinum group metals highlighted in North West
4th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Hydrogen mobility and platinum group metals (PGMs) have been highlighted at North-West University (NWU) by the handing over of the mobile hydrogen refuelling and hydrogen generation system to... 


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DHL Supply Chain to invest R220m in Gauteng multi-user distribution hub
24th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Contract logistics provider DHL Supply Chain has announced plans to invest R220-million into a new multiuser distribution centre, in Johannesburg, Gauteng, reinforcing its longterm commitment to... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
New policy paper to offer ‘single window’ into South Africa’s electricity reform agenda
22nd April 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa reports that government is finalising an electricity reform policy paper in a bid to offer a “single-window overview of the sector's reform... 


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