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Cyril Ramaphosa

Cyril Ramaphosa is President of South Africa and president of the African National Congress (ANC), leading the Government of National Unity formed after the ANC lost its parliamentary majority in the 2024 general election. A former trade unionist and businessman, he succeeded Jacob Zuma in 2018 following years marked by corruption and mismanagement under his predecessor. Ramaphosa's administration has focused on structural economic reforms, including efforts to stabilise Eskom's electricity supply through unbundling and liberalisation of the power sector, overhauling water infrastructure through the National Water Action Plan, and reviewing automotive industry policy. He has faced ongoing pressure over sluggish economic growth, persistently high unemployment, municipal dysfunction and contested legislation such as the Expropriation Act and National Health Insurance Act, both subject to court challenges. His government has also grappled with allegations of corruption at state institutions, including the Unemployment Insurance Fund and police procurement, leading to commissions of inquiry such as the Madlanga Commission. Ramaphosa has intervened directly in policing matters, including reinstating and suspending senior officials amid graft allegations. He chairs Cabinet and periodically delegates official functions, such as addresses to labour federations, to Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Ramaphosa continues to navigate coalition politics with the Democratic Alliance and other parties within the Government of National Unity ahead of further elections.

Cyril Ramaphosa News


Tau announces end of semi-knockdown assembly as Itac is set to investigate competitiveness of the bakkie sector
Updated 3 hours ago By: Irma Venter

South Africa intends to phase out semi-knockdown (SKD) vehicle assembly in its auto sector, says Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau, delivering a speech on behalf of President Cyril... 


EXPANSION INAUGURATED: President Cyril Ramaphosa was present earlier this month at the inauguration of VedantaZinc International’s Gamsberg Phase II Concentrator Expansion, in the Northern Cape. The R10-billion facility is the anchor investment in the Namakwa Special Economic Zone, which government hopes will become a mineral-beneficiation hub. Vedanta is reportedly now considering a smelter investment, but much will hinge on whether competitive electricity can be secured.
EXPANSION INAUGURATED
Updated 3 hours ago

EXPANSION INAUGURATED: President Cyril Ramaphosa was present earlier this month at the inauguration of Vedanta Zinc International’s Gamsberg Phase II Concentrator Expansion, in the Northern Cape.... 


Operation Vala Umgodi must escalate the fight against illegal mining
27th October 2026

By President of the Junior Mining Council Fred Arendse  If we are serious about combating illegal mining, the time to target its enablers is now. Otherwise, we risk celebrating arrests while the... 


Vedanta Zinc International
Gamsberg Phase II expansion project, South Africa – update
23rd October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The Phase II expansion was officially opened on October 16, 2026. 


Seifsa president Elias Monage
Seifsa sets sights on unprecedented five-year wage settlement in 2027
23rd October 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) president Elias Monage reports that it is aiming to speedily conclude yet another multiyear wage agreement with... 


From left: VZI CEO Vijay Kumar; Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul; Vedanta Aluminium Metal vice-chairperson Akarsh Hebbar; President Cyril Ramaphosa; and Vedanta nonexecutive director Priya Agarwal Hebbar; and Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Gamsberg Phase II expansion doubles zinc ore capacity
19th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The R10-billion Gamsberg Phase II expansion of Vedanta Zinc International (VZI), the Southern African zinc business of Vedanta Limited, was officially opened by President Cyril Ramaphosa on October... 


A tap dripping
Private sector could boost development
16th October 2026

South Africa needs greater private-sector participation in water infrastructure as traditional funding and management approaches struggle to address deteriorating infrastructure and water losses,... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom revamps its strategy as monopoly fades
15th October 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa’s State power utility is looking to develop new revenue streams as it prepares to unbundle and relinquish its dominance in electricity generation and transmission. Eskom executives are... 


Minerals Council South Africa president Paul Dunne
Mining industry commits to investing more in combating GBV in South Africa – Dunne
8th October 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The member companies of mining industry organisation the Minerals Council South Africa have committed to combating gender-based violence (GBV) and harassment of women in the workplace, said its... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
South Africa to establish new Commission to oversee State firms
7th October 2026 By: Bloomberg

South Africa intends establishing a commission chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa to coordinate the work of its State-owned firms after shelving plans to place them under the auspices of a... 


Ramokgopa unveils first six projects to emerge from national green hydrogen programme
2nd October 2026 By: Irma Venter

The first six priority projects have emerged from government’s national green hydrogen programme pipeline. The projects all form part of the newly launched National Green Hydrogen Deal Book, which... 


Eskom unbundling to be carefully sequenced and managed over coming 18 months – Pieterse
Eskom unbundling to be carefully sequenced and managed over coming 18 months – Pieterse
2nd October 2026 By: Terence Creamer

National Treasury director-general Dr Duncan Pieterse has described moves under way to transfer ownership and control of Eskom’s grid assets to an independent Transmission System Operator (TSO) in... 


Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati
Reappointed Nyati links Eskom unbundling to board’s new top priority of electricity affordability
25th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati, whose term has been extended by a further three years, says the board’s top priority has shifted from guaranteeing electricity stability to ensuring affordability.... 


End-2027 timeline outlined for independent Transmission System Operator
End-2027 timeline outlined for independent Transmission System Operator
25th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The request for proposals (RFP) issued for the appointment of a transaction adviser to support the establishment of a fully independent Transmission System Operator (TSO) confirms that the adviser... 


Eskom unbundling to be carefully sequenced and managed over coming 18 months – Pieterse
Eskom unbundling to be carefully sequenced and managed over coming 18 months – Pieterse
16th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

National Treasury director-general Dr Duncan Pieterse has described moves under way to transfer ownership and control of Eskom’s grid assets to an independent Transmission System Operator (TSO) in... 


Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa unveils first six projects to emerge from national green hydrogen programme
15th September 2026 By: Irma Venter

The first six priority projects have emerged from government’s national green hydrogen programme pipeline. The projects all form part of the newly launched National Green Hydrogen Deal Book, which... 


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Unpacking the National Water Action Plan amid lingering concerns over effectiveness
11th September 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s new National Water Action Plan (NWAP), developed and being implemented by the National Water Crisis Committee (Watercom), sets out several strategic interventions over the short,... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa conference virtually
New ‘Construction Book’ features 110 projects for procurement in next 12 to 18 months
11th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The third edition of South Africa’s ‘Construction Book’, which lists 110 infrastructure projects that are expected to enter procurement over the coming 12 to 18 months, has been released by... 


Paul Dunne, Mzila Mthenjane, Shamini Harrington, Richard Stewart.
Minerals Council hails launch of partnership to unlock growth, jobs and confidence
11th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Minerals Council South Africa has responded exceedingly positively to the launch by President Cyril Ramaphosa of the third phase of South Africa’s Government-Business Partnership for Growth and... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
South Africa urged to lock in reforms before Ramaphosa leaves
10th September 2026 By: Bloomberg

South Africa must enshrine its reform process in law to guarantee the momentum gained under President Cyril Ramaphosa endures after he leaves office, said the head of a key business lobby group.... 


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