Full Biography
Douglas T. Ramaphosa is a well-known South African businessman and entrepreneur, who has made significant contributions to the country’s economic and social development. He was born in Soweto, Johannesburg, in 1963. He is the younger brother of Cyril Ramaphosa, the current President of South Africa.
Ramaphosa began his career in the early 1990s as a stockbroker at HSBC Securities South Africa. In 1994, he founded Masimong Group Holdings, a diversified investment holding company that has since become a major player in South Africa’s economy. The company has interests in various sectors, including real estate, hospitality, energy, and financial services. Ramaphosa is the CEO of Masimong and has led the company to impressive growth and profitability over the years.
In addition to his role at Masimong, Ramaphosa is a director of several other companies, including MTN Group, the largest mobile telecommunications company in Africa, and FirstRand Limited, one of South Africa’s leading financial institutions. He also serves as a non-executive director of the South African subsidiary of BNP Paribas, a leading European bank.
Ramaphosa is known for his philanthropic work in South Africa, particularly in the area of education. He has established the Douglas Ramaphosa Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to underprivileged students who wish to pursue higher education. The fund has supported hundreds of students over the years and has had a significant impact on the lives of many young people in South Africa.
Ramaphosa is also a member of the board of trustees of the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to improve the quality of life for all South Africans, with a particular focus on education, small business development, and rural development. Through the foundation, Ramaphosa has been involved in various community development projects, such as building schools and clinics in rural areas.
In recognition of his contributions to the South African economy and society, Ramaphosa has received numerous awards and honors over the years. He was named the South African Business Leader of the Year in 2016 and has been included in the annual list of the 100 Most Influential Africans by New African magazine.
Height and weight
Information about his height is not publicly available.
Nationality & Ethnicity
Douglas T. Ramaphosa is a South African citizen and is therefore of South African nationality. In terms of ethnicity, he is of the Venda ethnic group, which is one of the many ethnic groups in South Africa. The Venda people are primarily located in the Limpopo province of South Africa and are known for their unique culture, language, and traditions.
Education
It is known that he attended the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree. The University of the Witwatersrand is a leading institution of higher education in South Africa and is renowned for its academic programs in business, economics, and law.
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