Ramaphosa

British

/ ˌræməˈfɔːsə /

noun

( Matamela ) Cyril. born 1952, South African statesman and trade unionist; secretary general of the ANC (1991–97)

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Example Sentences

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Ramaphosa has ordered an investigation into the circumstances of their recruitment.

From Barron's

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday said investigations into "the circumstances that led to the recruitment of these young men into mercenary activities" were still ongoing.

From Barron's

Ramaphosa had spoken to Putin about the situation on 10 February, he explained.

From BBC

"President Ramaphosa has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Vladimir Putin who responded positively to his call to support the process of returning the men home," Magwenya said.

From BBC

Ramaphosa's office confirmed that four of them had returned last Friday, 11 others would be "on their way home soon" and another two at a later stage.

From BBC

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