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'''Cyril Ramaphosa''' (born 17 November 1952) 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>{{Cite news|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2018-02-15-cyril-ramaphosa-already-sworn-in-as-acting-president/|title=Ramaphosa now acting president after Zuma's resignation|date=15 February 2018|work=Times Live|accessdate=15 February 2018|dead-url=}}</ref> having taken office following a vote of the National Assembly on 15 February 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/cyril-ramaphosa-fulfils-acting-president-role|title=Cyril Ramaphosa fulfils Acting President role|date=15 February 2018|publisher=South African Government News Agency}}</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>{{cite news |first=Emsie |last=Ferreira |title=Few surprises in Zuma's new Cabinet |date=25 May 2014 |agency=SAPA |publisher=News24 |url=http://www.news24.com/Elections/News/Few-surprises-in-Zumas-new-Cabinet-201405 |accessdate=25 May 2014 }}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He was elected President of the [[African National Congress]] (ANC) at the ANC National Conference in Nasrec, South of Johannesburg in December 2017. He is also the Chairman of the National Planning Commission,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://nationalplanningcommission.wordpress.com/npc-commissioners/|title=NPC Commissioners|date=4 February 2015|work=National Planning Commission|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</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>{{Cite web|url=https://nationalplanningcommission.wordpress.com|title=National Planning Commission|website=National Planning Commission|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</ref>
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'''Cyril Ramaphosa''' (born 17 November 1952) 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>{{Cite news|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2018-02-15-cyril-ramaphosa-already-sworn-in-as-acting-president/|title=Ramaphosa now acting president after Zuma's resignation|date=15 February 2018|work=Times Live|accessdate=15 February 2018|dead-url=}}</ref> having taken office following a vote of the National Assembly on 15 February 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/cyril-ramaphosa-fulfils-acting-president-role|title=Cyril Ramaphosa fulfils Acting President role|date=15 February 2018|publisher=South African Government News Agency}}</ref>
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Previously an anti-apartheid activist, trade union leader and businessman, he served as the Deputy President of South Africa from 2014 to 2018.<ref>{{cite news |first=Emsie |last=Ferreira |title=Few surprises in Zuma's new Cabinet |date=25 May 2014 |agency=SAPA |publisher=News24 |url=http://www.news24.com/Elections/News/Few-surprises-in-Zumas-new-Cabinet-201405 |accessdate=25 May 2014 }}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He was elected President of the [[African National Congress]] (ANC) at the ANC National Conference in Nasrec, South of Johannesburg in December 2017.
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Ramaphosa is also the Chairman of the National Planning Commission,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://nationalplanningcommission.wordpress.com/npc-commissioners/|title=NPC Commissioners|date=4 February 2015|work=National Planning Commission|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</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>{{Cite web|url=https://nationalplanningcommission.wordpress.com|title=National Planning Commission|website=National Planning Commission|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</ref>
  
 
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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>{{Cite web|url=http://www.r2k.org.za/2015/10/12/investigate-mtn-ramaphosa/|title=R2K protest for investigation into MTN and Ramaphosa corruption allegations.|date=12 October 2015|website=Right2Know Campaign|access-date=12 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mg.co.za/article/2015-10-08-ramaphosa-and-mtns-offshore-stash|title=Ramaphosa and MTN's offshore stash|last=Turner|first=Craig McKune and George Turner, Craig McKune, George|work=Mail & Guardian|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.biznews.com/undictated/2015/05/26/cyril-ramaphosa-sells-off-business-stakes-creates-billion-dollar-black-owned-company/|title=Ramaphosa sells business stakes, creates billion-dollar black-owned company |date=26 May 2015|work=''BizNews.com''|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=62269|title=Ramaphosa steps down as MTN chairman|last=Mawson|first=Nicola|work=ITWeb Technology News|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/cyril-ramaphosas-conflict-of-interest/|title=Cyril Ramaphosa's conflict of interest – Corruption Watch|date=14 January 2013|work=Corruption Watch|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</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>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news24.com/Archives/City-Press/Head-of-MTN-Iran-probe-not-conflicted-20150429|title=Head of MTN Iran probe 'not conflicted'|work=News24|access-date=12 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://businesstech.co.za/news/telecommunications/20982/mtn-iran-scandal-another-twist/|title=MTN Iran scandal: another twist|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.techzim.co.zw/2012/07/will-mtn-be-snookered-by-deepening-bribery-scandal/|title=Will MTN be snookered by deepening bribery scandal? – Techzim|date=16 July 2012|work=Techzim|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</ref> when a disgruntled former employee, Mr Chris Kilowan, alleged that the organisation had bribed officials in Iran<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mg.co.za/article/2012-03-30-mtns-cash-weapons-and-diplomatic-influence-in-iran|title=MTN's cash, weapons and diplomatic ties in Iran|last=Brümmer|first=Sharda Naidoo, Craig McKune, Stefaans|work=Mail & Guardian|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</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>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mtn.com/en/mtn-group/about-us/ethics/Pages/hoffmann-committee-report.aspx|title=The Hoffmann Committee Report|last=Hoffmann|first=Lord|year=2016|website=|dead-url=|access-date=3 February 2018}}</ref> his joint venture with [[Glencore]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.moneyweb.co.za/archive/glencore-ramaphosa-eye-5050-mining-jvs-in-sa/|title=Glencore, Ramaphosa eye 50/50 mining JVs in SA|date=11 October 2011|work=Moneyweb|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</ref> and allegations of benefitting illegally from coal deals with [[Eskom]] which he has staunchly denied,<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Eskom/Presidency-Glencore-slam-Ramaphosa-Eskom-claims-20150425|title=Presidency, Glencore slam Ramaphosa Eskom claims|work=Fin24|access-date=12 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mybroadband.co.za/news/energy/125118-did-ramaphosa-benefit-from-eskom-coal-deals.html|title=Did Ramaphosa benefit from Eskom coal deals?|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</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>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/oct/24/lonmin-emails-anc-elder-baron|title=Lonmin emails paint ANC elder as a born-again robber baron|author=David Smith|work=The Guardian|location=London|date=24 October 2012}}</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>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2012-10-27-cyril-ramaphosa-the-true-betrayal/|title=Cyril Ramaphosa: The true betrayal {{!}} Daily Maverick|website=Daily Maverick|accessdate=6 June 2017}}</ref> He is a member of the Venda ethnic group and the first President of South Africa from that group.
 
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>{{Cite web|url=http://www.r2k.org.za/2015/10/12/investigate-mtn-ramaphosa/|title=R2K protest for investigation into MTN and Ramaphosa corruption allegations.|date=12 October 2015|website=Right2Know Campaign|access-date=12 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mg.co.za/article/2015-10-08-ramaphosa-and-mtns-offshore-stash|title=Ramaphosa and MTN's offshore stash|last=Turner|first=Craig McKune and George Turner, Craig McKune, George|work=Mail & Guardian|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.biznews.com/undictated/2015/05/26/cyril-ramaphosa-sells-off-business-stakes-creates-billion-dollar-black-owned-company/|title=Ramaphosa sells business stakes, creates billion-dollar black-owned company |date=26 May 2015|work=''BizNews.com''|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=62269|title=Ramaphosa steps down as MTN chairman|last=Mawson|first=Nicola|work=ITWeb Technology News|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.corruptionwatch.org.za/cyril-ramaphosas-conflict-of-interest/|title=Cyril Ramaphosa's conflict of interest – Corruption Watch|date=14 January 2013|work=Corruption Watch|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</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>{{Cite news|url=http://www.news24.com/Archives/City-Press/Head-of-MTN-Iran-probe-not-conflicted-20150429|title=Head of MTN Iran probe 'not conflicted'|work=News24|access-date=12 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://businesstech.co.za/news/telecommunications/20982/mtn-iran-scandal-another-twist/|title=MTN Iran scandal: another twist|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.techzim.co.zw/2012/07/will-mtn-be-snookered-by-deepening-bribery-scandal/|title=Will MTN be snookered by deepening bribery scandal? – Techzim|date=16 July 2012|work=Techzim|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</ref> when a disgruntled former employee, Mr Chris Kilowan, alleged that the organisation had bribed officials in Iran<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mg.co.za/article/2012-03-30-mtns-cash-weapons-and-diplomatic-influence-in-iran|title=MTN's cash, weapons and diplomatic ties in Iran|last=Brümmer|first=Sharda Naidoo, Craig McKune, Stefaans|work=Mail & Guardian|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</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>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mtn.com/en/mtn-group/about-us/ethics/Pages/hoffmann-committee-report.aspx|title=The Hoffmann Committee Report|last=Hoffmann|first=Lord|year=2016|website=|dead-url=|access-date=3 February 2018}}</ref> his joint venture with [[Glencore]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.moneyweb.co.za/archive/glencore-ramaphosa-eye-5050-mining-jvs-in-sa/|title=Glencore, Ramaphosa eye 50/50 mining JVs in SA|date=11 October 2011|work=Moneyweb|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</ref> and allegations of benefitting illegally from coal deals with [[Eskom]] which he has staunchly denied,<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Eskom/Presidency-Glencore-slam-Ramaphosa-Eskom-claims-20150425|title=Presidency, Glencore slam Ramaphosa Eskom claims|work=Fin24|access-date=12 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mybroadband.co.za/news/energy/125118-did-ramaphosa-benefit-from-eskom-coal-deals.html|title=Did Ramaphosa benefit from Eskom coal deals?|accessdate=12 August 2017}}</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>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/oct/24/lonmin-emails-anc-elder-baron|title=Lonmin emails paint ANC elder as a born-again robber baron|author=David Smith|work=The Guardian|location=London|date=24 October 2012}}</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>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2012-10-27-cyril-ramaphosa-the-true-betrayal/|title=Cyril Ramaphosa: The true betrayal {{!}} Daily Maverick|website=Daily Maverick|accessdate=6 June 2017}}</ref> He is a member of the Venda ethnic group and the first President of South Africa from that group.
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Person.png Cyril Ramaphosa   Keywiki SourcewatchRdf-entity.pngRdf-icon.png
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BornMatamela Cyril Ramaphosa
1952-11-17
Soweto, South Africa
Alma materUniversity of Limpopo, University of South Africa
Children4
SpouseTshepo Motsepe
Member ofWEF/Global Leaders for Tomorrow/1993
PartyAfrican National Congress

Employment.png President of South Africa

In office
15 February 2018 - Present
Preceded byJacob Zuma

Employment.png President of the African National Congress Wikipedia-icon.png

In office
18 December 2017 - Present
Preceded byJacob Zuma

Employment.png Deputy President of South Africa

In office
26 May 2014 - 15 February 2018

Employment.png Deputy President of the African National Congress

In office
18 December 2012 - 18 December 2017

Cyril Ramaphosa (born 17 November 1952) 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]

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

TitleDocument typePublication dateSubject(s)Description
Document:Uniting Behind A People’s Vaccine Against COVID-19open letter14 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

AppointeeJobAppointedDescription
Donald KaberukaAfrican Union/Special Envoy/Covid-1912 April 2020
Trevor ManuelAfrican Union/Special Envoy/Covid-1912 April 2020
Ngozi Okonjo-IwealaAfrican Union/Special Envoy/Covid-1912 April 2020Also GAVI/Chair
Tidjane ThiamAfrican Union/Special Envoy/Covid-1912 April 2020Bilderberg

 

Events Participated in

EventStartEndLocation(s)Description
WEF/Annual Meeting/201823 January 201826 January 2018Switzerland~2200 of the super-rich meet to talk about "Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World"
WEF/Annual Meeting/201922 January 201925 January 2019World Economic Forum
Switzerland		"The reality is that we are in a Cold War [against China] that threatens to turn into a hot one."

 

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