When was Cyril Ramaphosa born?

Cyril Ramaphosa was born on 17 November 1952 in Soweto.

What positions has Cyril Ramaphosa held?

Positions held by Cyril Ramaphosa include: Chairperson of the African Union (2020–2021); member of the National Assembly of South Africa (2019–2019); President of South Africa (since 15 February 2018); Deputy President of South Africa (2014–2018); member of the National Assembly of South Africa (2014–2018).

Where did Cyril Ramaphosa study?

Cyril Ramaphosa was educated at Harvard University, Yale University, Damelin, University of South Africa.

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Cyril Ramaphosa

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President of South Africa since 2018

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Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa is a South African businessman and politician who is serving as the fifth president of South Africa since 2018. A former anti-apartheid activist and trade union leader, Ramaphosa is also the president of the African National Congress (ANC).

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Born: 17 November 1952 wd
Place of birth: Soweto wd
Citizenship: South Africa wd
Occupation: politician, trade unionist, businessperson, entrepreneur, minister, union member wd
Political party: African National Congress wd
Education: Harvard University, Yale University, Damelin, University of South Africa wd
Spouse: Tshepo Motsepe wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

Chairperson of the African Union (10 February 2020 – 6 February 2021)
member of the National Assembly of South Africa (22 May 2019 – 22 May 2019)
President of South Africa (since 15 February 2018)
Deputy President of South Africa (26 May 2014 – 15 February 2018)
member of the National Assembly of South Africa (21 May 2014 – 15 February 2018)

Awards wd

Olof Palme Prize (1987)
honorary doctorate of the University of Cape Town
National Order of Merit
Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud
National Order of the Lion of Senegal
Order of the Bath

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When was Cyril Ramaphosa born?: Cyril Ramaphosa was born on 17 November 1952 in Soweto.
What positions has Cyril Ramaphosa held?: Positions held by Cyril Ramaphosa include: Chairperson of the African Union (2020–2021); member of the National Assembly of South Africa (2019–2019); President of South Africa (since 15 February 2018); Deputy President of South Africa (2014–2018); member of the National Assembly of South Africa (2014–2018).
Where did Cyril Ramaphosa study?: Cyril Ramaphosa was educated at Harvard University, Yale University, Damelin, University of South Africa.

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