The fund, announced on Wednesday, seeks to invest in businesses and energy projects.
In his weekly newsletter released on Monday morning, Ramaphosa said there was much that could be achieved by ensuring that women have greater access to affordable financial services and education.
President Cyril Ramaphosa hopes to achieve many things during South Africa's chairship of the African Union, with the economic empowerment of the continent's women a top priority.
Meghan Markle wants to use her high profile to support causes that matter to her and she isn't worried if her strong opinions make her unpopular.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would work with France President Emmanuel Macron, Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as well as African presidents to ensure that a good portion of the funding comes to the continent.
Deputy minister in the Presidency for Women said that women must be given access to the economy through black economic empowerment and programmes with the private sector.
The president says gender equality is important and that women should also be economically empowered.
Higher Education Minister Naledi Pandor says that support mechanisms must be put in place to produce competent black and female academics who are comfortable in their field.
Empowered women make millions of decisions that add up to a better demographic situation for themselves, their children and for Africa.
The likes of Eva Longoria welcomed the donations to the fund, which will offer support to people who’ve experienced sexual assault in the workplace.
Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says more needs to be done to change the patriarchal nature of society.
Lindsay Pattison says in her experience the most successful women are also the most willing to help others out.
