Cyril Ramaphosa
Tracked across 60 events · 3377 articles · First seen Mar 09, 2018 · Last active Aug 18, 2026
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Domestic
Impact: As the President of South Africa>>>, Cyril Ramaphosa>>> announced a comprehensive plan to address illegal migration, aiming to strengthen border security, crack down on law violators, and combat corruption within the immigration system. His actions are central to the event.
Jun 07, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
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 · 13 articles
Domestic
Impact: President facing impeachment over Farmgate scandal; obtained court interdict to pause proceedings, buying time to challenge panel report.
Jul 24, 2026 · 15 articles
International
Impact: As President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa publicly defended the country's non-aligned foreign policy in Parliament, asserting its right to engage with various global powers despite US criticism.
Jun 26, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of South Africa, urged citizens to protest peacefully and warned against violence and vigilantism, while acknowledging public concerns over undocumented immigration. He also announced government plans to reform the immigration system.
Feb 25, 2026 · 308 articles
Business
Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa, as the President of South Africa, is promoting and welcoming significant investments from global tech companies to boost the country's digital economy and position it as a leading digital hub in Africa. He also emphasizes the need for regulation to protect data sovereignty and citizen privacy.
Jun 07, 2026 · 15 articles
International
Impact: President Ramaphosa sent a special envoy to de-escalate tensions, but the snub reflects strained relations.
Jul 27, 2026 · 29 articles
International
Impact: President Ramaphosa's state visit was declined, reflecting negatively on his administration's handling of xenophobia.
Jul 07, 2026 · 11 articles
Domestic
Impact: President Ramaphosa granted the extension, demonstrating his commitment to addressing corruption but also facing criticism for delays.
Jul 09, 2026 · 26 articles
Domestic
Impact: President Ramaphosa is indirectly implicated as the burglary occurred at his farm; South Africa — ActionSA alleges he was protected by the officers' actions.
Jul 17, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Accepted Johnson's resignation, demonstrating decisive leadership amid controversy.
Jul 26, 2026 · 21 articles
Domestic
Impact: President Ramaphosa received the JSC's recommendation to suspend Mbenenge and will decide on the suspension.
Jul 27, 2026 · 9 articles
Domestic
Impact: As president, Ramaphosa signed the Expropriation Act into law, making him a central figure in the controversy. The legal challenge and coalition tensions could affect his political standing.
Aug 03, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Africa has experienced a surge in anti-immigrant protests and violence, leading to a mass exodus of over 178,000 African migrants, primarily from Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Mozambique. The unrest, driven by groups like March and…
Impact: President of South Africa; condemned violence but faced accusations of failing to prevent attacks; his government's response is under scrutiny.
Jun 08, 2026 · 99 articles
International
Impact: As President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the rising anti-migrant tensions and vowed to crack down on groups behind the violence, while also conceding failures in border control. He has appealed for calm and unity.
May 12, 2026 · 302 articles
International
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
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
Tech
Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, launched the rollout of Lenacapavir, calling it a 'turning point' for the country and vowing to reach 3 million South Africans with the drug.
Jun 09, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Impact: As President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed Mastercard's Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, recognizing its importance for inclusive, trusted, and secure digitization in South Africa.
Jun 29, 2026 · 7 articles
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
Business
Impact: As the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa opened the Alphabet Inc. Cloud Summit, emphasizing the country's role as a catalyst for Africa's digital growth and highlighting the importance of these investments.
Jul 01, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa and African Union champion, warned about the serious threat the Ebola outbreak poses to the continent and emphasized the need for a coordinated response.
May 21, 2026 · 627 articles
Domestic
South Africa's push to exploit its critical minerals, including lithium, for the global green energy transition has sparked a conflict with farming communities on the southeast coast. Since 2023, more than a dozen lithium prospecting…
Impact: President Ramaphosa has promoted critical minerals as a 'sunrise industry', but the conflict poses a political challenge to his economic agenda, requiring a balance between development and community concerns.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
On August 17, 2026, the South African anti-immigration group March and March staged a protest in Durban during the 46th SADC Summit, announcing a new deadline of September 30 for undocumented foreigners to leave the…
Impact: President Ramaphosa condemned discrimination and violence, seeking to balance immigration concerns with regional integration, but faces pressure from the protest movement.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 articles
International
The Federal Government of Nigeria announced the evacuation of another 83 Nigerian nationals from South Africa amid ongoing Afrophobic attacks and anti-foreigner sentiments. The returnees are scheduled to arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos,…
Impact: President Ramaphosa condemned xenophobic violence, attempting to manage the crisis. His statements may help mitigate diplomatic fallout but face domestic pressure from anti-immigrant groups.
Aug 17, 2026 · 31 articles
International
Impact: Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of South Africa, has been cited by the Trump administration for rhetoric that allegedly undermines the U.S. resettlement program and attacks Afrikaners. He has denied claims of systematic persecution against white farmers.
May 18, 2026 · 72 articles
Accidents
Impact: President urged citizens not to take law into own hands, but faces criticism over migrant treatment.
Jul 27, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
On August 11, 2026, a rockfall at a disused mine near South Africa — Rustenburg in South Africa's South Africa — North West (South African province) province killed at least 14 illegal miners, most reportedly…
Impact: President who previously deployed the army to combat illegal mining, a policy context for this incident.
Aug 11, 2026 · 32 articles
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
Accidents
Impact: President Cyril Ramaphosa has described rampant crime as one of the biggest threats facing South Africa, leading to military deployment in violence hotspots.
Jun 10, 2026 · 36 articles
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