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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Ramaphosa said he will now ask the courts to review and set aside the report, which he argues relied on hearsay evidence.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

A panel of legal experts had originally said that Ramaphosa may have a case to answer after burglars stole more than $500,000 in cash, hidden in a sofa, from his rural home.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The presidency said it "noted the judgement" and that Ramaphosa respected it.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The scandal erupted in 2022 when the country's former spy boss filed a complaint with the police alleging that Ramaphosa had concealed the theft from beneath sofa cushions at his ranch.

From Barron's • May 8, 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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