South Africa President
Cyril Ramaphosa is a South African politician who has served as the fifth and current president of South Africa since 2018. He is a member of the African National Congress (ANC) and has held various positions in the government, including deputy president from 2014 to 2018.
Ramaphosa was born in Soweto, Johannesburg, in 1952. He studied law at the University of South Africa and became involved in anti-apartheid activism during his time there. After graduating, he worked as a lawyer and trade unionist, and became a prominent figure in the struggle against apartheid.
In 1994, Ramaphosa was elected to the National Assembly of South Africa and served as a cabinet minister in the government of Nelson Mandela. He later served as deputy president under Thabo Mbeki from 1999 to 2005.
Ramaphosa is a successful businessman and has held various positions in the private sector, including chairman of the Shanduka Group, a diversified investment company. He is also a philanthropist and has established the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation, which focuses on education, healthcare, and social development.
Ramaphosa is known for his commitment to social justice and economic development. He is a strong advocate for the rights of workers and has played a key role in promoting reconciliation and unity in South Africa.