Cyril Ramaphosa

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Chinese President Xi Jinping, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and other world leaders poses for a photo during the 15th BRICS Summit, in Johannesburg, on Thursday. (Image: PTI)

BRICS to Add 6 New Members

Brics also agreed to support India’s proposal for membership of the African Union (AU) in the G20

25 Aug 2023 12:05 AM

This is the second time that PM Modi will be chairing the BRICS Summit, the first being the Goa Summit in 2016. (PTI)

Stage set for virtual BRICS Summit today

BRICS has committed to combating terrorism, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, and terrorism financing networks

09 Sep 2021 6:33 AM

The meeting will be attended by the President of Brazil Jair Bolsanaro, President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of China Xi Jinping, and President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa. Representational Image. (Twitter)

Dealing with China a top priority, says S. Jaishankar ahead of Brics summit

With the situation in Afghanistan likely to be discussed prominently at Thursday’s Brics Summit

07 Sep 2021 6:45 AM

Ramaphosa has also committed to testifying before the commission when called to do so by the deputy chief justice. (Photo: File)

South African Prez Ramaphosa reveals details of meetings with Gupta brothers

Ramaphosa said at this meeting the controversy around the Gupta brothers' relationship with Zuma was also raised.

27 Jul 2019 8:46 AM

Zuma resigned as president in February last year after huge outcries over his alleged involvement in corrupt and illegal activities that left a number of government departments bankrupt. (Photo: File)

'It's me who put them into trouble': Jacob Zuma on Gupta family deals

He started his long-awaited testimony before Zondo Commission, which is inquiring into allegations of 'state capture' during his rule.

16 Jul 2019 2:40 PM

Global imbalances remain large and persistent and require thorough monitoring and timely policy responses.We further stress the importance of a favourable global economic environment for sustained growth of international trade, the joint statement said. (Photo: AFP | File)

BRICS leaders call for transparent, inclusive international trade

The 5 leaders noted that world economic growth appears to be stabilising and is generally projected to pick up moderately.

28 Jun 2019 6:44 PM

The former trade unionist played a prominent part in the struggle to end white-minority rule. (Photo:AP)

Cyril Ramaphosa sworn-in as President of South Africa; promises ‘new era’

Foreign heads of state from more than 40 countries were among 36,000 people who witnessed the event replete with pomp.

27 May 2019 8:59 AM

Ramaphosa was a successful businessman before re-entering the political arena. (Photo:AP)

Cyril Ramaphosa elected President by South African Parliament

Former president Jacob Zuma, 77, resigned in February last year amid allegations of corruption and state capture.

25 May 2019 3:56 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets crowds at Republic Day parade in Delhi (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Republic Day 2019: As parade ends, PM Modi greets crowd at Rajpath

South African Prez Cyril Ramaphosa will be chief guest at the parade, which will be presided by the president of India, Kovind.

26 Jan 2019 8:43 AM

Modi, Ramaphosa vow to deepen India-South Africa ties

The South African President will be the state guest of honour for the Republic Day 2019 celebrations.

26 Jan 2019 2:08 AM

South African President is R-Day chief guest

South African Prez to hold delegation level talks with PM Modi.

23 Jan 2019 1:05 AM

Ramaphosa was invited to be the chief guest by Prime Minister Narendra Modi when the two leaders met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires. (Photo: PTI)

South African Prez Cyril Ramaphosa to be 2019 Republic Day chief guest

Cyril Ramaphosa was invited to be the chief guest by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US President Trump declined India's invitation.

01 Dec 2018 9:22 PM

India and South Africa are making efforts to develop bilateral relations in order to boost trade and investment relations. Recently, PM Modi met Ramaphosa on sidelines of BRICS summit. (Photo: Twitter | @PresidencyZA)

South African President likely to be Chief Guest at Republic Day parade

Earlier PM Modi had extended invitation to US President Donald Trump, but the latter expressed his inability citing 'scheduling conflicts'.

15 Nov 2018 11:33 AM

Swaraj will visit the Phoenix Settlement, a South African Heritage site, a place where Mahatma Gandhi developed his philosophy of non-violence. (Photo: ANI)

Sushma Swaraj discusses bilateral ties with South African President

During visit, Swaraj to have meetings with top South African leadership, participate in BRICS, chair IBSA Foreign Ministers Meeting.

04 Jun 2018 3:14 PM

Ramaphosa brings hope of real change in Pretoria

The ANC in fact caved in to the demands of international capitalism even before it was permitted into the portals of power in Pretoria.

22 Feb 2018 1:34 AM

Zuma’s exit: Will it herald change in Africa?

South Africa, we must remember, has one of the highest inequalities in the world as well as an appalling rate of joblessness.

19 Feb 2018 4:51 AM

Challenge for Zuma’s successor

If Zuma was done in by corruption, Mandela had been inspired both by Gandhi and Nehru.

17 Feb 2018 3:29 AM

The 65-year-old leader was elected as the new President of the African National Congress two months ago. (Photo: AP)

Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as new S African prez after Zuma’s resignation

Ramaphosa was elected unopposed in the National Assembly Thursday afternoon.

15 Feb 2018 6:41 PM

Zuma has been in a power struggle with multi-millionaire former businessman Cyril Ramaphosa, the deputy president who now becomes interim president. (Photo: AFP)

South African President Jacob Zuma resigns under pressure from ANC

Zuma railed against the ANC for 'recalling' him from office and threatening to oust him via a parliament no-confidence vote due on Thursday.

15 Feb 2018 8:33 AM

The power struggle over Zuma's departure has put him at loggerheads with deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa, his expected successor, who is the new head of the ANC. (Photo: File)

'No confidence' in Jacob Zuma: S African Parliament to oust prez tomorrow

Zuma was expected to respond on Wednesday to the ANC's order for him to resign.

14 Feb 2018 6:05 PM

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