Even though Cyril Ramaphosa’s African National Congress (ANC) didn’t win a majority in parliament, he was re-elected after his party formed a coalition with other opposition parties to stay in power.
The African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority in the recent election after 30 years in power, struggling with issues like power cuts, rising violent crime, poverty, and unemployment since 2019.
During the inauguration ceremony of his second term on Wednesday at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, Ramaphosa promised to honor the citizens’ wishes.
He acknowledged that the voters did not give any single party the full mandate to govern alone, emphasizing the need for cooperation among parties to address citizens’ issues.
“The people have spoken loudly that they choose peace and democracy over violent, undemocratic and unconstitutional methods,” Ramaphosa said, with international dignitaries, including President Bola Tinubu, in attendance.
“In their multitude, in voices that are many and diverse, the people of South Africa have voted and made known their wishes, their concerns and their expectations.
“They did not give any single party the full mandate to govern our country alone. They have directed us to work together to address their plight and realise their aspirations.”
Ramaphosa also admitted that South Africans have also been “unequivocal in expressing their disappointment and disapproval of our (political parties) performance in some of the areas in which we have failed them”.
Cyril Ramaphosa said he is committed to working towards a transformative society and an inclusive economy to meet the expectations of South Africans.
KanyiDaily recalls that Cyril Ramaphosa said his government was very upset about the killings of Nigerians in his country.
One hundred and three Nigerians arrived at Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Friday after…
Nigerian singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka, professionally known as Ruger, has expressed his readiness to get…
Videos from Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja's church wedding with her husband, Ugo Nwoke, have surfaced…
Chelsea has signed attacking midfielder, Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa on a six-year contract. The…
Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels has taken to social media to celebrate the birthdays of her…
Media personality and actress, Moet Abebe has revealed that she has been in a long-term…