Ramaphosa

British

/ ˌræməˈfɔːsə /

noun

( Matamela ) Cyril. born 1952, South African statesman and trade unionist; secretary general of the ANC (1991–97)

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President Cyril Ramaphosa deployed troops across Gauteng province in March to bolster police operations against crime and illegal mining.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

It was established last year by President Cyril Ramaphosa after a senior police officer alleged that organised crime groups had infiltrated the government.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

Ramaphosa is now challenging the findings of the panel in a separate court case to be heard in September.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Motsepe brushed aside suggestions that he could be drawn into the contest to succeed Ramaphosa.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

Cyril Ramaphosa was elected secretary-general, evidence that the torch was being passed from an older generation of leadership to a younger one.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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