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Behind the Enigma - A Profile of South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa

Despite the prominence of presidential contender Cyril Ramaphosa in South African public life, he has been described as a private, even enigmatic, person. In an interview with AllAfrica, Ramaphosa's biographer Anthony Butler, lifted the lid on the life of the union leader turned businessman and politician.

  • South Africa:  Who Is Cyril Ramaphosa?

    allAfrica, 4 December 2017

    This interview was first published before Ramaphosa was elected president of his party, and of the country. Read more »

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South Africa's Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is one of the front-runners to replace President Jacob Zuma as leader of the ANC and the country.

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ANC presidential campaigners, seen with President Zuma are, from left front, Lindiwe Sisulu, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Baleka Mbete, back, Zweli Mkhize, Cyril Ramaphosa, Zuma, Matthews Phosa and Jeff Radebe.

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"Cattle of the Ages", the book in which Cyril Ramaphosa reveals his passion for Ankole cattle, first developed while visiting President Yoweri Museveni in Uganda, which he now breeds in South Africa.

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