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Cyril Ramaphosa is not attending this year's Davos gathering

SA's Ramaphosa cancels Davos trip over energy crisis

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has scrapped plans to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos because of the energy crisis affecting the country, his spokesman said.

Business • 16 Jan 23

The ex-president spent two months in jail

Zuma to consult ANC leadership over political return

South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma, who is facing corruption charges and served a short stint in jail, has said he is ready for a political comeback with the ruling party.

World • 27 Sep 22

Stop hoarding vaccines, Ramaphosa tells rich countries

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has today urged wealthy countries to stop hoarding excess Covid-19 vaccines that they had ordered but did not immediately need.

Business • 26 Jan 21

Cyril Ramaphosa vowed to root out corruption as he was sworn in as South African President

Ramaphosa sworn in - promises 'new era' in South Africa

Cyril Ramaphosa vowed a "new era" after he was sworn in as president of South Africa at a colourful ceremony in the capital, as he looks to revitalise his push to revive the economy and fight corruption.

World • 26 May 19

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa cheers during the results announcement ceremony

S Africa's ANC keeps power but scandals cost it votes

The African National Congress easily won South Africa's general election on Saturday but its share of the vote fell, reflecting anger at corruption scandals and racial inequalities that remain entrenched a generation after the party took power.

World • 12 May 19

Dairy cows feeding on a farm in South Africa's Western Cape

South Africa says Trump 'misinformed' over farm policy

South Africa has described US President Donald Trump's tweet about "land and farm seizures" misinformed and said it will be taking up the matter through diplomatic channels.

South Africa • 23 Aug 18

Cyril Ramaphosa (R) is sworn into office by South Africa's Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng

Ramaphosa sworn in as new President of South Africa

Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in as President of South Africa after he was elected by parliament, a day after the resignation of Jacob Zuma.

South Africa • 15 Feb 18

Jacob Zuma has been South Africa's most controversial president since the end of white-minority rule in 1994

ANC to remove Zuma as South African head of state

South Africa's African National Congress party executive committee has decided to "recall," or remove, President Jacob Zuma as head of state, but said no deadline had been set for him to resign.

World • 13 Feb 18

Jacob Zuma has not said whether he will resign voluntarily before his second term as president ends next year

ANC to meet as pressure mounts on Zuma

South Africa's ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa has said the party's executive body would meet tomorrow to finalise discussions on the future of President Jacob Zuma.

World • 11 Feb 18

Cyril Ramaphosa said that he will crack down on corruption in South Africa

New ANC leader says South Africa 'open for investment'

South Africa wants to attract foreign investors to help it kick-start economic growth and eradicate poverty and will crack down on corruption, the new leader of the ruling African National Congress has said.

World • 13 Jan 18

Cyril Ramaphosa