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Cyril Ramaphosa.

President of South Africa since 2018

Seen in 3,383 reportsLast reported 19 minutes ago

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  • John Steenhuisen Structural

    Ramaphosa holds executive authority to appoint, demote, and remove Steenhuisen from his ministerial portfolio.

    Well supportedJul 6
  • Thoko Didiza Operational

    Ramaphosa and Didiza are engaged in a high-stakes political conflict involving legislative oversight, impeachment proceedings, and mutual legal challenges.

    Well supportedAug 26
  • Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Operational

    Mkhwanazi's allegations and findings directly prompt Ramaphosa to establish commissions, conduct reviews, and manage related crises.

    Well supportedOct 29
  • Ayanda Dlodlo Structural

    Cyril Ramaphosa formally appointed Ayanda Dlodlo as the South African Ambassador to France.

    Well supportedJul 29
  • Aaron Motsoaledi Operational

    The two individuals formally coordinate and co-lead national health initiatives, including hospital openings and drug rollouts.

    Well supportedSep 9
  • Ramaphosa exercises executive authority over the SANDF, directing its operations, deployments, and ceremonial functions.

    Well supportedOct 30
  • high court Operational

    Ramaphosa utilizes the High Court to challenge proceedings, while the court simultaneously reviews his conduct and issues binding orders regarding his tenure.

    Well supportedSep 9
  • Johannesburg Operational

    Ramaphosa actively responds to and addresses the political, social, and infrastructural crises within Johannesburg.

    Well supportedThu 05:12
  • parliament Structural

    Parliament exercises constitutional oversight over President Ramaphosa, including initiating impeachment inquiries and regulating his conduct.

    Well supported03:52
  • cabinet Structural

    Ramaphosa holds executive leadership, controlling the Cabinet's composition, policy agenda, and appointments.

    Well supported03:52
  • Alexandra Abrahams Structural

    Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Alexandra Abrahams to the role of Deputy Minister overseeing Energy issues.

    Well supportedJul 6
  • Julius Malema Operational

    The relationship is defined by intense political rivalry, characterized by opposition attacks and mutual scrutiny over accountability and policy.

    Well supportedOct 12
  • Narendra Modi Operational

    Modi and Ramaphosa engage in high-level bilateral diplomatic talks at international forums like the BRICS Summit to discuss strategic partnerships and global issues.

    Well supportedSep 19
  • Andrea Johnson Structural

    Ramaphosa appointed, suspended, and accepted the resignation of Johnson, demonstrating formal authority and oversight.

    Well supportedSep 4
  • Gauteng Structural

    Ramaphosa exercises executive authority and directs policy interventions to address governance and social crises within the Gauteng province.

    Well supportedNov 3
  • Fannie Masemola Structural

    Ramaphosa exercised formal authority over Masemola, including placing her on suspension and overseeing her role.

    Well supportedOct 20
  • Ramaphosa exercises executive oversight, mandates investigations, and holds the SAPS accountable for its operations and failures.

    Well supportedOct 30
  • Eskom Structural

    Ramaphosa uses his executive authority as President to mandate, oversee, and drive fundamental policy and operational reforms within the state utility Eskom.

    Well supportedSep 28
  • Senzo Mchunu Structural

    Ramaphosa exercised executive authority over Mchunu, placing him on suspension and overseeing related investigations into his conduct.

    Well supportedOct 25
  • Yusuf Cassim Structural

    Cyril Ramaphosa formally appointed Yusuf Cassim as Deputy Minister of Higher Education.

    Well supportedJul 2
  • Ronald Lamola Structural

    Ramaphosa formally delegates diplomatic authority to Lamola, who serves as his special envoy and representative.

    Well supportedSep 23
  • Ramaphosa appoints members to the JSC, which formally advises him on judicial conduct and appointments.

    Well supportedSep 7
  • Ramaphosa actively leads and influences SADC's policy agenda, frequently chairing summits and advocating for regional economic integration.

    Well supportedFri 11:41
  • KwaZulu-Natal Structural

    Ramaphosa, as Head of State, actively governs and intervenes in KwaZulu-Natal to address political, social, and infrastructural crises.

    Well supportedNov 3
  • Willie Aucamp Structural

    Cyril Ramaphosa formally appointed Willie Aucamp as Minister of Agriculture.

    Well supportedJul 1
  • Jack Bloom Structural

    Jack Bloom serves as the Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation under Cyril Ramaphosa's administration.

    Well supportedJul 1
  • EFF Operational

    Ramaphosa and EFF are engaged in active political and legal conflict, with EFF challenging his executive actions and demanding political influence.

    Well supportedNov 3
  • Nucleus Structural

    Nucleus is an institute whose establishment was carried out via a special envoy appointed by Cyril Ramaphosa.

    Some supportAug 31
  • Namibia Operational

    Namibia and Cyril Ramaphosa engage in active bilateral cooperation, coordinating on security matters and shared economic development through formal commissions.

    Well supportedSep 3
  • Siviwe Gwarube Structural

    Gwarube's ministerial duties are structurally dependent on Ramaphosa's presidential authority and require his support.

    Well supportedSep 22
  • Helen Zille Operational

    The two political figures are actively engaged in a competitive political rivalry and campaign against each other.

    Well supportedWed 18:59
  • Paul Mashatile Operational

    The two senior South African officials are engaged in an active political rivalry for ANC leadership while sharing government roles.

    Well supported08:03

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