Cyril Ramaphosa

President of South Africa since 2018
Person human Q1148669
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Cyril Ramaphosa

Summary

Cyril Ramaphosa is a human[1]. Born in Soweto[2], he… he was born on +1952-11-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4], trade unionist[5], businessperson[6], entrepreneur[7], and minister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,647 views/month, #4,674 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Cyril Ramaphosa's place of birth was Soweto[2].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa was born on +1952-11-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa's father was Tshivhase Samuel Ramaphosa[10].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa's mother was Nyamuofhe Erdmuth Ramaphosa[11].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa was married to Tshepo Motsepe[12].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa held citizenship in South Africa[13].
  • Venda was Cyril Ramaphosa's native language[14].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa worked as a politician[4].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa's professions included trade unionist[5].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa worked as a businessperson[6].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa's professions included entrepreneur[7].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa worked as a minister[8].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa's field of work was politics[15].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa held the position of President of South Africa[16].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa's education included a stint at Harvard University[17].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa's education included a stint at Yale University[18].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa's education included a stint at Damelin[19].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa was educated at University of South Africa[20].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa received the Olof Palme Prize[21].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa received the honorary doctorate of the University of Cape Town[22].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa received the National Order of Merit[23].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa received the Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud[24].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa received the National Order of the Lion of Senegal[25].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa received the Order of the Bath[26].
  • Cyril Ramaphosa was a member of South African Students' Organization[27].

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Origins and Family

Cyril Ramaphosa's place of birth was Soweto[2]. He was born on +1952-11-17T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Tshivhase Samuel Ramaphosa[10]. His mother was Nyamuofhe Erdmuth Ramaphosa[11]. Venda was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Yale University[18], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1701[34], headquartered in New Haven[35]; Damelin[19], a college[36], in South Africa[37], founded in 1943[38]; and University of South Africa[20], a public university[39], in South Africa[40], founded in 1873[41]. Academic degrees include Bachelor of Laws[42] and clinical psychologist[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], trade unionist[5], businessperson[6], entrepreneur[7], and minister[8]. Cyril Ramaphosa's field of work was politics[15]. He held the position of President of South Africa[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Olof Palme Prize[21], a politics award[44], in Sweden[45]; honorary doctorate of the University of Cape Town[22], an award[46], in South Africa[47]; National Order of Merit[23], an order[48], in Guinea[49], founded in 1958[50]; Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud[24], an order[51], in Saudi Arabia[52], founded in 1971[53]; National Order of the Lion of Senegal[25], an order[54], in Senegal[55], founded in 1960[56]; and Order of the Bath[26], an order of chivalry[57], in United Kingdom[58], founded in 1725[59].

Personal Life

Among Cyril Ramaphosa's spouses was Tshepo Motsepe[12]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[60]. He was affiliated with the African National Congress[61].

Why It Matters

Cyril Ramaphosa ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,647 views/month, #4,674 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was Cyril Ramaphosa born?

Cyril Ramaphosa was born in Soweto[2].

Who were Cyril Ramaphosa's parents?

Cyril Ramaphosa's father was Tshivhase Samuel Ramaphosa[10]. Cyril Ramaphosa's mother was Nyamuofhe Erdmuth Ramaphosa[11].

Who was Cyril Ramaphosa married to?

Cyril Ramaphosa's spouses include Tshepo Motsepe[12].

What did Cyril Ramaphosa do for work?

Cyril Ramaphosa worked as politician[4], trade unionist[5], businessperson[6], entrepreneur[7], and minister[8].

Where did Cyril Ramaphosa go to school?

Cyril Ramaphosa was educated at Harvard University[17], Yale University[18], Damelin[19], and University of South Africa[20].

What awards did Cyril Ramaphosa receive?

Honors received include Olof Palme Prize[21], honorary doctorate of the University of Cape Town[22], National Order of Merit[23], and Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud[24].

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  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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