Republic of South Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa
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Serving in the Government of National Unity (Second Ramaphosa Cabinet) since 15 Feb 2018. 5 public offices on record since 1991.
- In office
- 8 yrs 8 mos
- Record
- Verified
- Offices
- 5
Verified on gcis.gov.za · checked 13 Oct 2026
Cyril Ramaphosa has been President of South Africa since 15 February 2018 and was re-elected for a second term in June 2024. He has led the African National Congress since December 2017. He was the party's Secretary-General from 1991 to 1996 and Deputy President of South Africa from 2014 to 2018.[3]
Overview
Current office
- Country
- South Africa
- Born
- 17 Nov 1952, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa[3]
- First office on record
- Secretary-General of the African National Congress, 1991
Career
Record in public office
15 Feb 2018 – present
President[1][2]
Republic of South AfricaVerified15 Feb 2018 – present
President (head of government)[1][2]
Government of National Unity (Second Ramaphosa Cabinet)Verified2020 – 2021
Chairperson of the African Union[3]
Sourced2014 – 2018
Deputy President of South Africa[3]
Sourced1991 – 1996
Secretary-General of the African National Congress[3]
Sourced
Education
Education
- Bachelor of Procurationis (B.Proc.), University of South Africa[3]
In government
Serves with 33 colleagues
- Paul MashatileDeputy President
- Willie AucampAgriculture
- Siviwe GwarubeBasic Education
- Solly MalatsiCommunications
- Velenkosini HlabisaCooperative Governance
- Pieter GroenewaldCorrectional Services
- Angie MotshekgaDefence
- Kgosientsho RamokgopaElectricity and Energy
- Nomakhosazana MethLabour
- Enoch GodongwanaFinance
- David MaynierEnvironment
- Aaron MotsoalediHealth
- Buti ManamelaHigher Education
- Leon SchreiberHome Affairs
- Thembi SimelaneHuman Settlements
- Ronald LamolaForeign Affairs
- Mmamoloko KubayiJustice
- Mzwanele NyhontsoLand Reform
- Gwede MantasheMineral Resources
- Maropene RamokgopaPlanning
- Firoz CachaliaPolice
- Mzamo ButheleziPublic Service
- Dean MacphersonPublic Works
- Blade NzimandeScience
- Stella Ndabeni-AbrahamsSmall Business
- Dina PuleSocial Development
- Gayton McKenzieSport, Arts and Culture
- Patricia de LilleTourism
- Parks TauTrade and Industry
- Barbara CreecyTransport
- Pemmy MajodinaWater and Sanitation
- Sindisiwe ChikungaWomen, Youth and Disability
- Khumbudzo NtshavheniPresidency
Evidence
How this record is supported
Claims by status
8 claims · 3 sources
- Verified 3
- Sourced 5
Sources
- [1]Photo gallery: Faces of government
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)OfficialChecked 13 Oct 2026
- [2]Cabinet of South Africa
WikipediaReferenceChecked 13 Oct 2026
- [3]Cyril Ramaphosa
WikipediaReferenceChecked 17 Oct 2026
Cite this record
Govpedia. "Cyril Ramaphosa." President. Record gp:person/cyril-ramaphosa, last checked 13 Oct 2026. IQGov. https://govpedia.org/person/cyril-ramaphosa/