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| − | '''Cyril Ramaphosa''' | + | '''Cyril Ramaphosa''' is a [[South Africa]]n politician. He is the fifth and current [[President of South Africa]], as a result of the resignation of [[Jacob Zuma]],<ref>https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2018-02-15-cyril-ramaphosa-already-sworn-in-as-acting-president/</ref> having taken office following a vote of the National Assembly on 15 February 2018.<ref>https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/cyril-ramaphosa-fulfils-acting-president-role</ref> |
| − | Previously an anti-apartheid activist, trade union leader and businessman, he served as the Deputy President of South Africa from 2014 to 2018.<ref> | + | Previously an anti-apartheid activist, trade union leader and businessman, he served as the Deputy President of South Africa from 2014 to 2018.<ref>http://www.news24.com/Elections/News/Few-surprises-in-Zumas-new-Cabinet-201405</ref> He was elected President of the [[African National Congress]] (ANC) at the ANC National Conference in Nasrec, South of Johannesburg in December 2017. |
| − | Ramaphosa is also the Chairman of the National Planning Commission,<ref> | + | Ramaphosa is also the Chairman of the National Planning Commission,<ref>https://nationalplanningcommission.wordpress.com/npc-commissioners/</ref> which is responsible for strategic planning for the future of South Africa, with the goal of rallying the nation "around a common set of objectives and priorities to drive development over the longer term".<ref>https://nationalplanningcommission.wordpress.com</ref> |
==Rand billionaire== | ==Rand billionaire== | ||
| − | Ramaphosa has been called a skilful negotiator<ref> | + | Ramaphosa has been called a skilful negotiator<ref>http://theconversation.com/ramaphosa-has-what-it-takes-to-fix-south-africas-ailing-anc-but-70866|</ref> and strategist<ref>http://www.702.co.za/articles/12315/ramaphosa-and-meyer-on-how-they-joined-forces-to-bring-peace-democracy-to-sa</ref> who acted as the ANC's Chief Negotiator during South Africa's transition to democracy.<ref>https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2017-01-07-ramaphosa-has-what-it-takes-to-fix-south-africas-ailing-anc-but-/</ref> Ramaphosa built up the biggest and most powerful trade union in South Africa – the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM).<ref>[https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/872681428 S., Saul, John. South Africa – the present as history : from Mrs. Ples to Mandela & Marikana. Woodbridge, Suffolk. ISBN 9781847010926.]</ref> He played a crucial role, with [[Roelf Meyer]] of the [[National Party (South Africa)|National Party]], during the negotiations to bring about a peaceful end to [[apartheid]] and steer the country towards its first fully democratic elections in April 1994.<ref>http://www.sahistory.org.za/topic/negotiations-and-transition</ref> Ramaphosa was Nelson Mandela's choice for future president.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/dec/20/cyril-ramaphosa-return-nelson-mandela</ref> Today, Ramaphosa is well known as a businessman and has an estimated net worth of over R6.4 billion ($550 million) as of 2017,<ref>https://businesstech.co.za/news/wealth/185007/here-are-the-20-richest-people-in-south-africa/</ref> with 31 properties<ref>https://www.businesslive.co.za/rdm/politics/2017-02-22-ramaphosa-declares-ownership-of-31-properties/</ref> and previously held notable ownership in companies such as McDonald's South Africa, chair of the board for MTN Group and member of the board for [[Lonmin]]. |
==Businessman== | ==Businessman== | ||
| − | Despite his credentials as an important proponent of South Africa's peaceful transition to democracy, he has also been widely criticised for the conduct of his business interests<ref> | + | Despite his credentials as an important proponent of South Africa's peaceful transition to democracy, he has also been widely criticised for the conduct of his business interests<ref>http://www.r2k.org.za/2015/10/12/investigate-mtn-ramaphosa/</ref><ref>https://mg.co.za/article/2015-10-08-ramaphosa-and-mtns-offshore-stash</ref><ref>http://www.biznews.com/undictated/2015/05/26/cyril-ramaphosa-sells-off-business-stakes-creates-billion-dollar-black-owned-company/</ref><ref>http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=62269</ref><ref>http://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/cyril-ramaphosas-conflict-of-interest</ref> although he has never been indicted for illegal activity in any of these controversies. Controversial business dealings include acting as Chairperson for the MTN Group during the [[MTN Irancell]] scandal<ref>http://www.news24.com/Archives/City-Press/Head-of-MTN-Iran-probe-not-conflicted-20150429</ref><ref>https://businesstech.co.za/news/telecommunications/20982/mtn-iran-scandal-another-twist/</ref><ref>http://www.techzim.co.zw/2012/07/will-mtn-be-snookered-by-deepening-bribery-scandal/</ref> when a disgruntled former employee, Mr Chris Kilowan, alleged that the organisation had bribed officials in Iran<ref>https://mg.co.za/article/2012-03-30-mtns-cash-weapons-and-diplomatic-influence-in-iran</ref>, however the Hoffmann Commission's finding concluded: "The committee exonerated MTN and found that Mr Kilowan who had given two statements in arbitration proceedings brought by Turkcell against the Islamic Republic of Iran and a deposition in the United States proceedings against MTN was in the words of the committee 'shown to be a fantasist and a conspiracy theorist'";<ref>https://www.mtn.com/en/mtn-group/about-us/ethics/Pages/hoffmann-committee-report.aspx</ref> his joint venture with [[Glencore]]<ref>https://www.moneyweb.co.za/archive/glencore-ramaphosa-eye-5050-mining-jvs-in-sa/</ref> and allegations of benefitting illegally from coal deals with [[Eskom]] which he has staunchly denied,<ref name="auto">http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Eskom/Presidency-Glencore-slam-Ramaphosa-Eskom-claims-20150425</ref><ref>https://mybroadband.co.za/news/energy/125118-did-ramaphosa-benefit-from-eskom-coal-deals.html</ref><ref name="auto"/> during which Glencore was in the public spotlight for its tendentious business activities involving [[Tony Blair]] in the Middle East; and his employment on the board of directors of [[Lonmin]] while taking an active stance when the Marikana Massacre took place on Lonmin's Marikana premises. On 15 August 2012 he called for action against the Marikana miners' strike, which he called "dastardly criminal" conduct that needed "concomitant action" to be taken.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/oct/24/lonmin-emails-anc-elder-baron</ref> He later admitted and regretted his involvement in the act and said that it could have been avoided if contingency plans had been made prior to the labour strike.<ref>https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2012-10-27-cyril-ramaphosa-the-true-betrayal/</ref> He is a member of the Venda ethnic group and the first President of South Africa from that group. |
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| Born | Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa 17 November 1952 Soweto, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | University of Limpopo, University of South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Children | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Spouse | Tshepo Motsepe | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Member of | WEF/Global Leaders for Tomorrow/1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Party | African National Congress | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Cyril Ramaphosa is a South African politician. He is the fifth and current President of South Africa, as a result of the resignation of Jacob Zuma,[1] having taken office following a vote of the National Assembly on 15 February 2018.[2]
Previously an anti-apartheid activist, trade union leader and businessman, he served as the Deputy President of South Africa from 2014 to 2018.[3] He was elected President of the African National Congress (ANC) at the ANC National Conference in Nasrec, South of Johannesburg in December 2017.
Ramaphosa is also the Chairman of the National Planning Commission,[4] which is responsible for strategic planning for the future of South Africa, with the goal of rallying the nation "around a common set of objectives and priorities to drive development over the longer term".[5]
Contents
Rand billionaire
Ramaphosa has been called a skilful negotiator[6] and strategist[7] who acted as the ANC's Chief Negotiator during South Africa's transition to democracy.[8] Ramaphosa built up the biggest and most powerful trade union in South Africa – the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM).[9] He played a crucial role, with Roelf Meyer of the National Party, during the negotiations to bring about a peaceful end to apartheid and steer the country towards its first fully democratic elections in April 1994.[10] Ramaphosa was Nelson Mandela's choice for future president.[11] Today, Ramaphosa is well known as a businessman and has an estimated net worth of over R6.4 billion ($550 million) as of 2017,[12] with 31 properties[13] and previously held notable ownership in companies such as McDonald's South Africa, chair of the board for MTN Group and member of the board for Lonmin.
Businessman
Despite his credentials as an important proponent of South Africa's peaceful transition to democracy, he has also been widely criticised for the conduct of his business interests[14][15][16][17][18] although he has never been indicted for illegal activity in any of these controversies. Controversial business dealings include acting as Chairperson for the MTN Group during the MTN Irancell scandal[19][20][21] when a disgruntled former employee, Mr Chris Kilowan, alleged that the organisation had bribed officials in Iran[22], however the Hoffmann Commission's finding concluded: "The committee exonerated MTN and found that Mr Kilowan who had given two statements in arbitration proceedings brought by Turkcell against the Islamic Republic of Iran and a deposition in the United States proceedings against MTN was in the words of the committee 'shown to be a fantasist and a conspiracy theorist'";[23] his joint venture with Glencore[24] and allegations of benefitting illegally from coal deals with Eskom which he has staunchly denied,[25][26][25] during which Glencore was in the public spotlight for its tendentious business activities involving Tony Blair in the Middle East; and his employment on the board of directors of Lonmin while taking an active stance when the Marikana Massacre took place on Lonmin's Marikana premises. On 15 August 2012 he called for action against the Marikana miners' strike, which he called "dastardly criminal" conduct that needed "concomitant action" to be taken.[27] He later admitted and regretted his involvement in the act and said that it could have been avoided if contingency plans had been made prior to the labour strike.[28] He is a member of the Venda ethnic group and the first President of South Africa from that group.
A Document by Cyril Ramaphosa
| Title | Document type | Publication date | Subject(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Document:Uniting Behind A People’s Vaccine Against COVID-19 | open letter | 14 May 2020 | "COVID-19/Vaccine" | A number of deep state operatives, including 14 Bilderbergers, calling for the creation of infrastructure to rapidly jab everyone in the world. |
Appointments by Cyril Ramaphosa
| Appointee | Job | Appointed | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Kaberuka | African Union/Special Envoy/Covid-19 | 12 April 2020 | |
| Trevor Manuel | African Union/Special Envoy/Covid-19 | 12 April 2020 | |
| Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala | African Union/Special Envoy/Covid-19 | 12 April 2020 | Also GAVI/Chair |
| Tidjane Thiam | African Union/Special Envoy/Covid-19 | 12 April 2020 | Bilderberg |
Events Participated in
| Event | Start | End | Location(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEF/Annual Meeting/2018 | 23 January 2018 | 26 January 2018 | Switzerland | ~2200 of the super-rich meet to talk about "Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World" |
| WEF/Annual Meeting/2019 | 22 January 2019 | 25 January 2019 | World Economic Forum Switzerland | "The reality is that we are in a Cold War [against China] that threatens to turn into a hot one." |
Related Document
| Title | Type | Publication date | Author(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Document:The Korea issue is now in the hands of the BRICS | Article | 3 September 2017 | Adam Garrie | "Simon says: 'There's a 7½-hour flight from the BRICS summit in Xiamen, China to Pyongyang, North Korea so if Sergei Lavrov and the Chinese FM took that flight together to meet Kim Jong-un, it would have huge impact, and get the ball rolling on dialogue'." |
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References
- ↑ https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2018-02-15-cyril-ramaphosa-already-sworn-in-as-acting-president/
- ↑ https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/cyril-ramaphosa-fulfils-acting-president-role
- ↑ http://www.news24.com/Elections/News/Few-surprises-in-Zumas-new-Cabinet-201405
- ↑ https://nationalplanningcommission.wordpress.com/npc-commissioners/
- ↑ https://nationalplanningcommission.wordpress.com
- ↑ http://theconversation.com/ramaphosa-has-what-it-takes-to-fix-south-africas-ailing-anc-but-70866%7C
- ↑ http://www.702.co.za/articles/12315/ramaphosa-and-meyer-on-how-they-joined-forces-to-bring-peace-democracy-to-sa
- ↑ https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2017-01-07-ramaphosa-has-what-it-takes-to-fix-south-africas-ailing-anc-but-/
- ↑ S., Saul, John. South Africa – the present as history : from Mrs. Ples to Mandela & Marikana. Woodbridge, Suffolk. ISBN 9781847010926.
- ↑ http://www.sahistory.org.za/topic/negotiations-and-transition
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/dec/20/cyril-ramaphosa-return-nelson-mandela
- ↑ https://businesstech.co.za/news/wealth/185007/here-are-the-20-richest-people-in-south-africa/
- ↑ https://www.businesslive.co.za/rdm/politics/2017-02-22-ramaphosa-declares-ownership-of-31-properties/
- ↑ http://www.r2k.org.za/2015/10/12/investigate-mtn-ramaphosa/
- ↑ https://mg.co.za/article/2015-10-08-ramaphosa-and-mtns-offshore-stash
- ↑ http://www.biznews.com/undictated/2015/05/26/cyril-ramaphosa-sells-off-business-stakes-creates-billion-dollar-black-owned-company/
- ↑ http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=62269
- ↑ http://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/cyril-ramaphosas-conflict-of-interest
- ↑ http://www.news24.com/Archives/City-Press/Head-of-MTN-Iran-probe-not-conflicted-20150429
- ↑ https://businesstech.co.za/news/telecommunications/20982/mtn-iran-scandal-another-twist/
- ↑ http://www.techzim.co.zw/2012/07/will-mtn-be-snookered-by-deepening-bribery-scandal/
- ↑ https://mg.co.za/article/2012-03-30-mtns-cash-weapons-and-diplomatic-influence-in-iran
- ↑ https://www.mtn.com/en/mtn-group/about-us/ethics/Pages/hoffmann-committee-report.aspx
- ↑ https://www.moneyweb.co.za/archive/glencore-ramaphosa-eye-5050-mining-jvs-in-sa/
- ↑ a b http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Eskom/Presidency-Glencore-slam-Ramaphosa-Eskom-claims-20150425
- ↑ https://mybroadband.co.za/news/energy/125118-did-ramaphosa-benefit-from-eskom-coal-deals.html
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/oct/24/lonmin-emails-anc-elder-baron
- ↑ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2012-10-27-cyril-ramaphosa-the-true-betrayal/
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