Cyril Ramaphosa is a South African politician, activist, businessman and trade union leader who has played a significant role in the politics and economy of South Africa. Here’s a look at his life, career and other interesting details about him.
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Age
As of January 2025, 72 years old.
Height
About 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters)
Education
- University of Limpopo: Bachelor of Arts in Law
- University of South Africa: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Career
- Trade Union Leader: During the 1970s and 1980s, Ramaphosa was an influential trade union leader in South Africa and served as the first general secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM).
- Businessman: After the end of apartheid, Ramaphosa became a businessman and founded Shanduka Group, a leading African diversified investment holding company in which he has now sold his shares to be among the new owners.
Politician: Ramaphosa was involved with negotiations to end apartheid and bring about the creation of a democratic South Africa. He served as the Deputy President of South Africa from 2014 to 2018 before assuming the presidency in February 2018.
Net Worth
In 2018, Cyril Ramaphosa had an estimated net worth of around $450 million.Source
Wife
- Tshepo Motsepe: Married in 1996, Tshepo Motsepe is a medical doctor and the sister of South Africa’s first black billionaire, Patrice Motsepe.
Children
- Tumelo Ramaphosa: Tumelo, his son, who’s known for his involvement in a number of business ventures.
- Other Children: Cyril Ramaphosa has other children, but they keep more out of the public eye.
FAQs
How did Cyril Ramaphosa contribute to ending apartheid in South Africa?
Ramaphosa was instrumental in the negotiations that brought about the end of apartheid. He led the ANC’s negotiation team during South Africa’s transition to democracy and helped write the country’s new constitution.
