Happy birthday! Cyril Ramaphosa turns 73 today

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is celebrating his 73rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician-business man Cyril Ramaphosa has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 73rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ramaphosa, a cultural icon

Born Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg on November 17, 1952, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in South African history. Ramaphosa's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a very charming man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Cyril hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Cyril Ramaphosa as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 73.

Happy Birthday, Cyril, you're the best!

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