Ramaphosa

Cyril Ramaphosa sits at the heart of many debates about South Africa’s future. If you want straight reporting on his policies, controversies, and political moves, this tag gathers our best coverage in one place. Expect news, quick explainers, and sharper takes that help you understand what each development actually means.

What we cover

We follow Ramaphosa on five fronts: economy and jobs, energy and services, party politics inside the ANC, accountability and scandals, and regional diplomacy. That means you’ll find pieces on proposed economic reforms, reactions to load-shedding and service failures, leadership battles inside the ruling party, investigations or reports tied to his office, and South Africa’s role in Africa under his leadership.

Our recent reporting flagged rising social tensions tied to state failures — for example, our piece on growing xenophobia linked the spike in attacks to broader governance problems. That story shows how policy gaps and public anger intersect, and why leadership responses matter for both safety and politics.

How to use this tag

Scan chronologically for the latest developments. Look for analysis pieces when you want context and explainer posts when you need the basics fast. We tag stories clearly: breaking news, investigation, opinion, and explainers, so you can pick the depth you need.

Want quick reads? Check our short briefs for daily updates. Want deeper context? Read long-form explainers that walk through policy choices and their likely effects on jobs, inflation, or public services. When a scandal or big policy shift breaks, we publish an explainer within hours to separate claims, facts, and likely outcomes.

We don’t assume you already know the backstory. Each article links to past coverage and public documents where possible, so you can follow the thread from a speech or court hearing back to the bigger picture. That makes it easier to see whether a new statement changes direction or simply repeats old talking points.

If you track elections or party dynamics, use the tag to watch who’s rising in influence inside the ANC and how that affects national policy. If you care most about everyday life, focus on our reporting about energy, jobs, and service delivery — those are the issues that touch most people’s daily budgets and safety.

Questions or tips? Send them our way. Reader tips often lead to the stories we later expand into investigations. Bookmark this page and check back for quick updates and deeper reads about Ramaphosa’s actions and what they mean for South Africa and the region.