Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, born on November 17, 1952, in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a prominent South African politician, activist, and businessman. He is widely recognized for his significant role in the negotiations that ended apartheid and established South Africa’s democratic government. Ramaphosa’s early activism began during his student years at the University of the North, where he engaged in anti-apartheid activities and was detained twice under the Terrorism Act in the 1970s. After completing his law degree in 1981, he became deeply involved in labor organizing, notably founding the National Union of Mineworkers in 1982, which played a crucial role in challenging apartheid-era labor policies. Ramaphosa rose through the ranks of the African National Congress (ANC), South Africa’s leading political party, serving as its Secretary-General and later as Deputy President. He was appointed Deputy Chairperson of the National Planning Commission in 2010, contributing to the country’s long-term development strategies. In December 2017, he was elected President of the ANC, and in February 2018, he became President of South Africa following Jacob Zuma’s resignation. He was re-elected President of South Africa by the National Assembly in June 2024 and also re-elected as ANC President in 2022. As president, Ramaphosa has focused on economic reform, anti-corruption efforts, and social development amid challenges such as economic inequality and political factionalism. He also serves as co-Chair of the International Labor Organization’s Commission on the Future of Work. Ramaphosa is recognized for his diplomatic skills, business acumen, and ongoing influence in shaping South Africa’s post-apartheid trajectory[1][2][3][4][5].