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Cyril Ramaphosa

Tracked across 23 events · 252 articles · First seen Feb 02, 2025 · Last active May 28, 2026

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing impeachment proceedings over the 'Farmgate' scandal, where foreign cash was stolen from his farm. An independent panel found preliminary evidence of a serious violation of his oath of…
Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa, the current President of South Africa, faces impeachment proceedings over the 'Farmgate' scandal, which could lead to his removal from office. He denies wrongdoing and is challenging the independent panel's report in court.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
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Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of South Africa, defended his country against Donald Trump's accusations, seeking to reset the relationship with the United States despite the contentious meeting. His past connections to MTN Group and Irancell also drew scrutiny.
May 21, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of South Africa, was confronted by Donald Trump with false claims of 'white genocide' in South Africa during an Oval Office meeting, which he firmly denied while attempting to mend bilateral ties.
May 22, 2025 · 9 articles
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Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, has strongly rejected Donald Trump's claims of systematic persecution of white farmers, maintaining that the allegations are false.
Nov 07, 2025 · 10 articles
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International
Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa promoted a plan for the United Nations to launch an international study and policy-action plan to battle the growing wealth gap, with South Africa presenting a draft resolution in September.
Apr 17, 2026 · 35 articles
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Ghana is evacuating 300 of its citizens from South Africa following a wave of anti-immigrant protests and xenophobic attacks. Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the approval for the 'immediate evacuation' by President John…
Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa's President, condemned the protests and criminal acts against foreign nationals, stating they do not reflect government policy and are isolated acts of criminality.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa, as the President of South Africa, refused to engage with a lower-ranking U.S. official for the G20 handover, leading to the U.S. punitive actions. He also pushed back against Donald Trump's claims about Afrikaner farmers.
Nov 26, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
Renewed anti-foreigner protests and xenophobic attacks have erupted in South Africa, particularly in Pretoria and Johannesburg, raising significant concerns for foreign nationals, including Nigerians. In response, Nigeria has initiated voluntary evacuation flights for its citizens,…
Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, has condemned the violence, but the situation continues to raise global concern.
May 03, 2026 · 13 articles
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Domestic
South Africa is experiencing a significant and concerning rise in anti-immigrant sentiment, as highlighted by recent public opinion data from the South Africa — Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and anti-immigrant marches in cities like…
Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa, as President of South Africa, called for solidarity with African neighbors in the wake of anti-immigrant protests, indicating a governmental response to the rising xenophobia.
May 07, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
The Nigeria has summoned South Africa's Acting High Commissioner to Abuja following renewed xenophobic attacks and protests targeting foreign nationals, including Nigerians, in South Africa. The Nigeria — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria expressed…
Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, urged foreign nationals to respect local laws while reaffirming his government's commitment to human rights amidst the unrest.
May 02, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa's office is investigating the recruitment of South African citizens to fight in Ukraine and is working to secure their return.
Nov 23, 2025 · 14 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, has advocated for African nations to invest in downstream processing of raw materials, a sentiment echoed by Zimbabwe's export ban.
Feb 25, 2026 · 6 articles
2 0
International
Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesman responded to Elon Musk's claims, calling them 'lies and disinformation'.
Apr 14, 2026 · 6 articles
4 0
Domestic
Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of South Africa, was present during Donald Trump's comments about the gifted jet, making a lighthearted remark about not having a plane to offer.
May 21, 2025 · 11 articles
2 0
International
Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, was subjected to a video by Donald Trump presenting misinformation about white Afrikaner farmers.
Jul 09, 2025 · 24 articles
4 0
Domestic
Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of South Africa, was questioned by Donald Trump regarding Julius Malema's actions in a past meeting.
Apr 16, 2026 · 38 articles
4 0
International
Jan 30, 2026 · 10 articles
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Apr 02, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 03, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 26, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Apr 16, 2026 · 7 articles
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