Respected as a skillful negotiator and strategist, Ramaphosa built up the biggest and most powerful trade union in South Africa—the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM)—and played a crucial role, with Roelf Meyer of the National Party, during the negotiations to bring about a peaceful end to apartheid and steer the country towards its first democratic elections in April 1994.
He has been criticised, however, for his business interests, which include a seat on the board of Lonmin. On 15 August 2012 he called for action against the Marikana miners' strike, which he called "dastardly criminal" conduct.
South Africa is a multiethnic society encompassing a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions. Its pluralistic makeup is reflected in the constitution's recognition of 11 official languages, which is among the highest number of any country in the world. Two of these languages are of European origin: Afrikaans developed from Dutch and serves as the first language of most white and coloured South Africans; English reflects the legacy of British colonialism, and is commonly used in public and commercial life, though it is fourth-ranked as a spoken first language.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's nationalassociation football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010. The bidding process for hosting the tournament finals was open only to African nations; in 2004, the international football federation, FIFA, selected South Africa over Egypt and Morocco to become the first African nation to host the finals.
The matches were played in 10 stadiums in nine host cities around the country, with the final played at the Soccer City stadium in South Africa's largest city, Johannesburg. Thirty-two teams were selected for participation via a worldwide qualification tournament that began in August 2007. In the first round of the tournament finals, the teams competed in round-robin groups of four teams for points, with the top two teams in each group proceeding. These 16 teams advanced to the knockout stage, where three rounds of play decided which teams would participate in the final.
The Xhosa Wars (also known as the Cape Frontier Wars or "Africa's 100 Years War"), were a series of nine wars or flare-ups (from 1779 to 1879) between the Xhosa tribes and European settlers in what is now the Eastern Cape in South Africa. These events were the longest-running military action in the history of African colonialism.
The reality of the conflicts between the Europeans and Xhosa involves a balance of tension. At times, tensions existed between the various Europeans in the Cape region, tensions between Empire administration and colonial governments, and tensions and alliances of the Xhosa tribes. Alliances with Europeans introduced to the Xhosa tribes the use of firearms; even so, the Xhosa lost most of their territory and were incorporated into the British Empire. The Xhosa include some groups that have adopted the Xhosa language and several groups that are now classed as being Xhosa, such as the Mfengu nation, that had an alliance with the Cape Colony.
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The first European settlers in the Cape were the Dutch who, in 1652, established a small supply station at present-day Cape Town for their trading ships to stop for supplies en route to and from the East Indies. European settlement in and around Cape Town later spread into the valleys. By the second half of the 18th century, Europeans, predominantly trekboers, moved eastward up the coast and encountered the Xhosa in the region of the Great Fish River. The Xhosa were already established in the area and herded cattle. Competition for land ensued, particularly after the arrival of several groups of British settlers in 1820.
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South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected ANC leader - BBC News
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC).
He defeated his former health minister Zweli Mkhize by 2,476 votes to 1,897.
The lead up to the vote at the party conference was not without scandal. The president has faced accusations of money laundering, and his rival was accused of corruption. Both deny the allegations.
Mr Ramaphosa’s victory puts him in pole position to lead the ANC in the 2024 election.
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Ramaphosa succeeds Zuma as South African president - BBC News
Cyril Ramaphosa has become South Africa's president after embattled leader Jacob Zuma resigned.
The new president was the only candidate nominated in parliament on Thursday and the announcement was welcomed by singing in the National Assembly.
The ANC had told Mr Zuma to step down or face a vote of no-confidence.
In a televised statement he said he was quitting with immediate effect but said he disagreed with the party's decision.
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Will South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa resign following 'farmgate' scandal? - BBC News
South Africa’s governing party, African National Congress (ANC), are set to decide President Cyril Ramaphosa’s future in the wake of a murky scandal.
A report from a panel of legal experts recently accused Ramaphosa of covering up the theft of $4m (£3.3m) in cash from his farm in 2020.
The president has denied the accusations and his most ardent supporters are calling for him to clear his name.
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South Africa's ANC picks Ramaphosa as leader- BBC News
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has selected Cyril Ramaphosa to succeed President Jacob Zuma as the party's leader.
The nation'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 after polls in 2019.
The leadership battle caused fierce political infighting, raising fears the party may split before the polls.
Mr Ramaphosa beat Ms Dlamini-Zuma by 2440 votes to 2261, an ANC spokesperson announced.
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South Africa energy crisis could lose ANC government’s majority - BBC News
South Africa could become a "failed state”, a senior official of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has said.
The admission by ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula comes as South Africa experiences power cuts, known as load-shedding, of up to 10 hours a day.
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South African president faces threat of impeachment over 'Farmgate' – BBC News
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is facing a possible impeachment threat over the "Farmgate" scandal.
The president has been accused of covering up a $4m (£3.3m) theft from his farm in 2020, including kidnapping and bribing the burglars into silence.
A leaked report from an independent panel has found that Mr Ramaphosa abused his position and may have broken an anti-corruption law.
He has denied wrongdoing, and said the money was from selling buffalo.
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Ramaphosa re-elected as ANC leader after ‘farmgate’ scandal
The South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has been re-elected as leader of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) for a second five-year term in a party leadership contest.
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Votes casts by delegates at the party conference gave Ramaphosa a clear victory over his rival, Zweli Mkhize, a former party treasurer and health minister.
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Why the lights are going out in South Africa - BBC News
South Africa's President Ramaphosa says its energy crisis is an "existential threat" to South Africa's economy and social fabric.
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South African president Cyril Ramaphosa seeks re-election
ANC delegates are gathered near Johannesburg to elect the ruling party's next leader
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South Africa's ruling ANC holds leadership poll, Ramaphosa seeks re-election
South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) party is holding a leadership poll, with President Cyril Ramaphosa tipped to win a second term.
While the party has faced difficulties - from leadership battles to corruption allegations - it has been in power for nearly 30 years since South Africa’s first democratic elections.
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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC).
He defeated his former health minister Zw...
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC).
He defeated his former health minister Zweli Mkhize by 2,476 votes to 1,897.
The lead up to the vote at the party conference was not without scandal. The president has faced accusations of money laundering, and his rival was accused of corruption. Both deny the allegations.
Mr Ramaphosa’s victory puts him in pole position to lead the ANC in the 2024 election.
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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC).
He defeated his former health minister Zweli Mkhize by 2,476 votes to 1,897.
The lead up to the vote at the party conference was not without scandal. The president has faced accusations of money laundering, and his rival was accused of corruption. Both deny the allegations.
Mr Ramaphosa’s victory puts him in pole position to lead the ANC in the 2024 election.
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Cyril Ramaphosa has become South Africa's president after embattled leader Jacob Zuma resigned.
The new president was the only candidate nominated in parliamen...
Cyril Ramaphosa has become South Africa's president after embattled leader Jacob Zuma resigned.
The new president was the only candidate nominated in parliament on Thursday and the announcement was welcomed by singing in the National Assembly.
The ANC had told Mr Zuma to step down or face a vote of no-confidence.
In a televised statement he said he was quitting with immediate effect but said he disagreed with the party's decision.
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Cyril Ramaphosa has become South Africa's president after embattled leader Jacob Zuma resigned.
The new president was the only candidate nominated in parliament on Thursday and the announcement was welcomed by singing in the National Assembly.
The ANC had told Mr Zuma to step down or face a vote of no-confidence.
In a televised statement he said he was quitting with immediate effect but said he disagreed with the party's decision.
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South Africa’s governing party, African National Congress (ANC), are set to decide President Cyril Ramaphosa’s future in the wake of a murky scandal.
A report...
South Africa’s governing party, African National Congress (ANC), are set to decide President Cyril Ramaphosa’s future in the wake of a murky scandal.
A report from a panel of legal experts recently accused Ramaphosa of covering up the theft of $4m (£3.3m) in cash from his farm in 2020.
The president has denied the accusations and his most ardent supporters are calling for him to clear his name.
Now many South Africans are concerned about the country's political future, with no single, credible party ready to take over from the ANC.
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South Africa’s governing party, African National Congress (ANC), are set to decide President Cyril Ramaphosa’s future in the wake of a murky scandal.
A report from a panel of legal experts recently accused Ramaphosa of covering up the theft of $4m (£3.3m) in cash from his farm in 2020.
The president has denied the accusations and his most ardent supporters are calling for him to clear his name.
Now many South Africans are concerned about the country's political future, with no single, credible party ready to take over from the ANC.
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South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has selected Cyril Ramaphosa to succeed President Jacob Zuma as the party's leader.
The nation's deputy pr...
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has selected Cyril Ramaphosa to succeed President Jacob Zuma as the party's leader.
The nation'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 after polls in 2019.
The leadership battle caused fierce political infighting, raising fears the party may split before the polls.
Mr Ramaphosa beat Ms Dlamini-Zuma by 2440 votes to 2261, an ANC spokesperson announced.
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South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has selected Cyril Ramaphosa to succeed President Jacob Zuma as the party's leader.
The nation'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 after polls in 2019.
The leadership battle caused fierce political infighting, raising fears the party may split before the polls.
Mr Ramaphosa beat Ms Dlamini-Zuma by 2440 votes to 2261, an ANC spokesperson announced.
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South Africa could become a "failed state”, a senior official of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has said.
The admission by ANC secretary general Fi...
South Africa could become a "failed state”, a senior official of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has said.
The admission by ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula comes as South Africa experiences power cuts, known as load-shedding, of up to 10 hours a day.
The country is also battling high levels of corruption, all of which has damaged confidence in the ANC government.
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South Africa could become a "failed state”, a senior official of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has said.
The admission by ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula comes as South Africa experiences power cuts, known as load-shedding, of up to 10 hours a day.
The country is also battling high levels of corruption, all of which has damaged confidence in the ANC government.
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South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is facing a possible impeachment threat over the "Farmgate" scandal.
The president has been accused of covering up a $4...
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is facing a possible impeachment threat over the "Farmgate" scandal.
The president has been accused of covering up a $4m (£3.3m) theft from his farm in 2020, including kidnapping and bribing the burglars into silence.
A leaked report from an independent panel has found that Mr Ramaphosa abused his position and may have broken an anti-corruption law.
He has denied wrongdoing, and said the money was from selling buffalo.
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South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is facing a possible impeachment threat over the "Farmgate" scandal.
The president has been accused of covering up a $4m (£3.3m) theft from his farm in 2020, including kidnapping and bribing the burglars into silence.
A leaked report from an independent panel has found that Mr Ramaphosa abused his position and may have broken an anti-corruption law.
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The South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has been re-elected as leader of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) for a second five-year term in a party...
The South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has been re-elected as leader of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) for a second five-year term in a party leadership contest.
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Votes casts by delegates at the party conference gave Ramaphosa a clear victory over his rival, Zweli Mkhize, a former party treasurer and health minister.
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The South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has been re-elected as leader of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) for a second five-year term in a party leadership contest.
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Votes casts by delegates at the party conference gave Ramaphosa a clear victory over his rival, Zweli Mkhize, a former party treasurer and health minister.
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South Africa’s parliament votes against motion to impeach Cyril Ramaphosa https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/13/south-africas-parliament-votes-against-motion-to-impeach-cyril-ramaphosa
South Africa’s Farmgate scandal: what is it and why does it matter? https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/01/south-africa-farmgate-scandal-what-is-it-and-why-does-it-matter-cyril-ramaphosa
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South Africa's President Ramaphosa says its energy crisis is an "existential threat" to South Africa's economy and social fabric.
He's promising to bring the ...
South Africa's President Ramaphosa says its energy crisis is an "existential threat" to South Africa's economy and social fabric.
He's promising to bring the daily power cuts "to an end", but already the country has experienced hours of blackouts almost every day this year.
So what's being done to actually fix South Africa's power issue?
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South Africa's President Ramaphosa says its energy crisis is an "existential threat" to South Africa's economy and social fabric.
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So what's being done to actually fix South Africa's power issue?
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ANC delegates are gathered near Johannesburg to elect the ruling party's next leader
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South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) party is holding a leadership poll, with President Cyril Ramaphosa tipped to win a second term.
While ...
South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) party is holding a leadership poll, with President Cyril Ramaphosa tipped to win a second term.
While the party has faced difficulties - from leadership battles to corruption allegations - it has been in power for nearly 30 years since South Africa’s first democratic elections.
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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC).
He defeated his former health minister Zweli Mkhize by 2,476 votes to 1,897.
The lead up to the vote at the party conference was not without scandal. The president has faced accusations of money laundering, and his rival was accused of corruption. Both deny the allegations.
Mr Ramaphosa’s victory puts him in pole position to lead the ANC in the 2024 election.
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Cyril Ramaphosa has become South Africa's president after embattled leader Jacob Zuma resigned.
The new president was the only candidate nominated in parliament on Thursday and the announcement was welcomed by singing in the National Assembly.
The ANC had told Mr Zuma to step down or face a vote of no-confidence.
In a televised statement he said he was quitting with immediate effect but said he disagreed with the party's decision.
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South Africa’s governing party, African National Congress (ANC), are set to decide President Cyril Ramaphosa’s future in the wake of a murky scandal.
A report from a panel of legal experts recently accused Ramaphosa of covering up the theft of $4m (£3.3m) in cash from his farm in 2020.
The president has denied the accusations and his most ardent supporters are calling for him to clear his name.
Now many South Africans are concerned about the country's political future, with no single, credible party ready to take over from the ANC.
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South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has selected Cyril Ramaphosa to succeed President Jacob Zuma as the party's leader.
The nation'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 after polls in 2019.
The leadership battle caused fierce political infighting, raising fears the party may split before the polls.
Mr Ramaphosa beat Ms Dlamini-Zuma by 2440 votes to 2261, an ANC spokesperson announced.
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South Africa could become a "failed state”, a senior official of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has said.
The admission by ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula comes as South Africa experiences power cuts, known as load-shedding, of up to 10 hours a day.
The country is also battling high levels of corruption, all of which has damaged confidence in the ANC government.
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South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is facing a possible impeachment threat over the "Farmgate" scandal.
The president has been accused of covering up a $4m (£3.3m) theft from his farm in 2020, including kidnapping and bribing the burglars into silence.
A leaked report from an independent panel has found that Mr Ramaphosa abused his position and may have broken an anti-corruption law.
He has denied wrongdoing, and said the money was from selling buffalo.
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The South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has been re-elected as leader of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) for a second five-year term in a party leadership contest.
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Votes casts by delegates at the party conference gave Ramaphosa a clear victory over his rival, Zweli Mkhize, a former party treasurer and health minister.
Ramaphosa re-elected as ANC leader following ‘farmgate’ scandal https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/19/cyril-ramaphosa-re-elected-as-leader-of-anc-in-south-africa
South Africa’s parliament votes against motion to impeach Cyril Ramaphosa https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/13/south-africas-parliament-votes-against-motion-to-impeach-cyril-ramaphosa
South Africa’s Farmgate scandal: what is it and why does it matter? https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/01/south-africa-farmgate-scandal-what-is-it-and-why-does-it-matter-cyril-ramaphosa
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South Africa's President Ramaphosa says its energy crisis is an "existential threat" to South Africa's economy and social fabric.
He's promising to bring the daily power cuts "to an end", but already the country has experienced hours of blackouts almost every day this year.
So what's being done to actually fix South Africa's power issue?
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ANC delegates are gathered near Johannesburg to elect the ruling party's next leader
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South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) party is holding a leadership poll, with President Cyril Ramaphosa tipped to win a second term.
While the party has faced difficulties - from leadership battles to corruption allegations - it has been in power for nearly 30 years since South Africa’s first democratic elections.
Al Jazeera's Fahmida Miller reports from Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Respected as a skillful negotiator and strategist, Ramaphosa built up the biggest and most powerful trade union in South Africa—the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM)—and played a crucial role, with Roelf Meyer of the National Party, during the negotiations to bring about a peaceful end to apartheid and steer the country towards its first democratic elections in April 1994.
He has been criticised, however, for his business interests, which include a seat on the board of Lonmin. On 15 August 2012 he called for action against the Marikana miners' strike, which he called "dastardly criminal" conduct.
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