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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"Congress has decided that we should be kept in AGOA. What now remains is the executive," Ramaphosa said, referring to the pact now needing President Donald Trump's signature after approval by Congress.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

South Africa is going to look for alternative markets to minimise the impacts of such an exclusion, Ramaphosa said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged that his government has not done enough and announced measures he hopes can make women feel safer.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

The contrast was hard to miss when another leader at the same summit, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, also pulled back from his schedule for health reasons around that time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

A number of comrades from the reception committee, including Cyril Ramaphosa and Trevor Manuel, were at the house bright and early.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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