Deputy President arrives in South Sudan to witness the swearing-in of the Vice Presidents of the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity

Deputy President David Mabuza has arrived in Juba, South Sudan to witness the swearing-in ceremony of the Vice Presidents and inauguration of the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity.
 
The inauguration of the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity follows the breakthrough on the matter of the number of States and their Boundaries, which was a sticking point and led to a lengthy process of negotiations by Parties to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan. President Kiir announced that the country was reverting to 10 States in a move that has been hailed as a demonstration of bold leadership. 
 
Deputy President Mabuza as President Ramaphosa’s Special Envoy to South Sudan, engaged in extensive shuttle diplomacy over last few months in facilitating a dialogue between the Parties to resolve the issue of the number of States and their Boundaries. This facilitation was done under the auspices of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development Mediation. At today’s ceremony, Deputy President Mabuza will give a message of support to President Kiir and the people of South Sudan. 
 
The formation of the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity, sets the tone for lasting peace and development for South Sudan and its people. The next period of the transitional government will oversee the drafting of the permanent constitution and holding of democratic elections. 
 
“We are here to congratulate the people of South Sudan, especially its leadership as they mark the beginning of a journey of healing and of national unity; a journey of sustained peace and development; and a journey of building a truly united and democratic South Sudan. In the course of conflict, many people were displaced and lives were lost. This is why we congratulate the South Sudanese people for taking the path of peace and proving to the world that they are a nation ready put the past behind and chart a way for the development of this great nation” said Deputy President David Mabuza.
 
South Africa through the Special envoy will continue to support South Sudan during this transitional period. 
 

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Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria