Given his status as the most powerful man in the country, President Cyril Ramaphosa is accorded the highest level of security and this can be seen in the cars that the head of state is driven around in.
Here is a look at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cars as well as the cars in his presidential motorcade. President Ramaphosa’s cars are ranked amongst the best presidential cars in Africa.
Armoured BMW 7 Series
One of the cars that President Cyril Ramaphosa is often driven in is an armoured BMW 7 Series which is considered one of the most luxurious armoured vehicles in the world.
Some of this car’s special features include heavy-duty door hinges for protracted endurance and effortless maintenance, specially designed Vehicle Battery and Engine Control Module (ECM) armour safeguard with Ballistic Steel as per standards, and additional bullet catcher and large overlaps on door frames.
In addition to the security features, the vehicle also has an executive VIP luxury interior that is fit for a country’s head of state.
Mercedes Benz S-Class
In addition to the armoured BMW 7 Series, President Cyril Ramaphosa is sometimes driven in a Mercedes Benz S-Class.
The Mercedes Benz S-Class is a special-class luxury car of the Mercedes-Benz family and one of the most reliable cars in the world. The country’s deputy president also drives a similar car.
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s presidential motorcade
In addition to his luxury cars, Cyril Ramaphosa is often accompanied by an impressive presidential fleet that also comprises some expensive cars.
Some of the cars in his motorcade include Jeep Grand Cherokees, Volkswagen Golfs, Mercedes-Benz ML-Class models and BMW 3 series.
These are then followed by several Mercedes-Benz V-Class and a few police cars to complete the presidential motorcade.
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Cyril Ramaphosa’s salary and net worth
According to sources, President Cyril Ramaphosa reportedly takes home a handsome yearly salary of R 3,900,000 and he is currently one of the highest-paid presidents in Africa.
Prior to launching his active political career, President Cyril Ramaphosa had already established himself as a successful businessman with investments in various sectors including the financial services, the food industry where he has significant stakes in Coca-Cola and McDonald’s South African subsidiaries, and the mining business.
After his appointment as the deputy president of South Africa in 2014, Cyril Ramaphosa had to step back from some of his business dealings to avoid conflict of interest. He stepped down from being the chairman of an investment firm called Shanduka Group.
In 2015, Forbes Magazine estimated Cyril Ramaphosa’s net worth at $450 million placing him amongst the richest people in South Africa. This net worth is projected to have grown over the years.
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