Newly elected African National Congress (ANC) president Cyril Ramaphosa is an accomplished and incredibly successful businessman.
He is one of South Africas richest people with a personal fortune estimated to be about R6.4 billion.
He begrudgingly left the political arena in 1997 to start his business empire.
A young Cyril Ramaphosa. Photo: News24.com
Ramaphosa is also an activist, philanthropist and trade unionist.
But his real passion lies in politics where his negotiating skills are legendary.
His first name is Matamela not Cyril.
Cyril and his wife. Photo: @MyANC
He delivered the keynote speech at Cosatus launch in 1985.
Ramaphosa is considered one of the richest people in Africa
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Ramaphosa was on the National Reception Committee, which welcomed former president Nelson Mandela after his release from prison.
Ramaphosa is the Honorary Consul General of Iceland in South Africa.
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