Cyril Ramaphosa – Page 2

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the gradual and phased reopening of South Africa’s economy, stressing that a nation-wide lockdown is probably the most effective means to contain the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) but that the lockdown cannot be sustained indefinitely. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports President Ramaphosa stated this on Thursday when he addressed the…

South Africa President reacts to xenophobic attacks on Nigerians

Sep 3, 2019

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Olaotan Falade

in Nigeria, World

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the wave of xenophobic attacks by South Africans against foreign nationals, especially Nigerians across the country. The attacks, he said, unjustifiable and condemnable. Ramaphosa also promised to summon a security meeting with ministers on Tuesday to discuss ways of halting the attacks. The President, in a post on…

Michelle Obama, Cyril Ramaphosa, Pope Francis, Muhamed Salah, others make Time’s 100 most influential people 2019 [Full list]

Apr 18, 2019

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Olaotan Falade

in Entertainment, Nigeria

Time Magazine, American weekly news magazine and news website published in New York City has released its full list of 100 most influential people for 2019. Former U.S. first lady – Michelle Obama is one of the icons who made it to this list, she was profiled by world renowned, award winning American singer, songwriter,…

South Africa: President Ramaphosa cuts short UK trip to deal with protests at home

Apr 20, 2018

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Bayo Millz

in World

Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa cut short his visit to Britain by a day to return home to deal with protests in the country’s North West province. Protesters seeking jobs, better housing, roads and hospitals frequently clash with police in a country faced with weak economic growth and near-record unemployment – but these are…

Buhari congratulates new South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa

Feb 16, 2018

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Olaotan Falade

in Nigeria, World

President Muhammadu Buhari has told the new leader of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa that he is looking forward to working with him to enhance the cooperation between Africa’s two biggest economies. Buhari said this today in a letter of congratulation to Ramaphosa, who was endorsed today by the South African parliament as the successor…

BREAKING: Ramaphosa emerges new South African president

Feb 15, 2018

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Olaotan Falade

in Nigeria, Top Story, World

Cyril Ramaphosa was elected President of South Africa by parliament on Thursday after Jacob Zuma resigned overnight, heeding orders of the ruling African National Congress to bring an end to his nine scandal-plagued years in power. Ramaphosa, 65, has put the focus on rooting out corruption and revitalising economic growth. South Africa’s main stock market…

South Africa: Will Ramaphosa Play? – Tony Iyare

Dec 22, 2017

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Femi Ajasa

in Columnist

Can Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, 65, newly elected leader of the African National Congress (ANC) who’s likely to emerge as the next South African President cleanse the Aegean stable? Will his assumption of the ANC mantle of leadership prepare the way for the recall of Jacob Zuma just as it happened to Thabo Mbeki? These are…

South Africa’s ANC election: Cyril Ramaphosa replaces Jacob Zuma as party leader

Dec 18, 2017

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Femi Ajasa

in News, World

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has selected Cyril Ramaphosa to succeed President Jacob Zuma as the party’s leader. The country’s deputy president defeated former cabinet minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Mr Zuma’s ex-wife, after a marathon voting process. Mr Ramaphosa is in a strong position to become president in 2019 polls. The leadership battle caused…

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