Cyril Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa is a South African activist, businessman, and politician widely credited for his role in ending apartheid and bringing about nonracial government.
Political Figure
January 1, 1970
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Cyril Ramaphosa, a South African politician, businessman, and former trade union leader, has made significant contributions to his country’s political landscape. As a key figure in the early 1990s negotiations to dismantle apartheid, he helped establish a nonracial government and played a vital role in drafting South Africa’s constitution. In 2018, Ramaphosa became the fifth president of South Africa and the African National Congress (ANC) leader, focusing on combating corruption and fostering economic growth. His business ventures include chairing the MTN Group and Shanduka Group, as well as co-owning the Shambala Private Game Reserve in Limpopo Province.