Nigeria Joins Ghana and Malawi in Bringing Citizens Home from South Africa
The first flight carrying 270 Nigerians has left Johannesburg for Lagos as growing fears of anti-immigrant violence push more African nations to evacuate citizens.
Cyril Ramaphosa
Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa is a South African politician, businessman, and anti-apartheid activist who has served as the President of the Republic of South Africa and President of the African National Congress (ANC). Born in Johannesburg in 1952, Ramaphosa’s rise to prominence began in the 1970s and 80s as a legal advisor and student activist. He famously founded the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) in 1982, building it into one of the most powerful trade unions in the country and playing a pivotal role in the struggle against the apartheid regime.
Widely recognized as a master negotiator, Ramaphosa was the chief negotiator for the ANC during South Africa’s transition to democracy in the early 1990s. He served as the Chairperson of the Constitutional Assembly, where he was instrumental in the drafting of the nation’s first democratic Constitution, a document globally acclaimed for its protection of human rights. After a period in the private sector where he founded the Shanduka Group and became a significant figure in South African business, he returned to frontline politics, serving as Deputy President before assuming the Presidency.
Ramaphosa Announces Immigration Crackdown as Anti-Foreigner Protests Spread Across South Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled tough new immigration measures, including jail terms for employers of undocumented migrants, as tensions over immigration and unemployment continue to grow ahead of planned nationwide protests.
“300 Ghanaians Have Gone, Where Are the 300 Jobs?” Malema Asks
South African opposition leader Julius Malema has challenged anti-immigrant protests spreading across parts of South Africa, questioning claims that removing foreign nationals would automatically create jobs for citizens. Speaking during an interview with SABC News, the leader of the Economic…
Ramaphosa Refuses to Resign As South Africa’s Court Wants to Impeach Him Over Cash-In-Sofa Scandal
Cyril Ramaphosa says he will not resign despite growing impeachment pressure over allegations involving hundreds of thousands of dollars reportedly hidden inside furniture at his private farm.
Ramaphosa Blames ‘Opportunists’ for Xenophobic Violence in South Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa says recent anti-immigrant violence in South Africa is being driven by opportunists exploiting public anger over unemployment and illegal immigration.
Ramaphosa Says South Africans Are “Not Against People From Other Nations” Amid Xenophobia Tensions
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says African countries must work together to address rising tensions linked to foreign nationals living in South Africa.
Ramaphosa and Lula Hold Talks as South Africa Seeks Stronger Brazil Ties
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is wrapping up a two-day diplomatic visit to Brazil on March 10, aimed at strengthening trade ties and cooperation between the two major emerging economies.
