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Remarks by the Deputy President at the Entsika Foundation Empowerment and Excellency Fellowship
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Programme Directors
Professor Zakhele Mkhize, Chairperson of the Entsika Foundation;
Minister of Basic Education, Ausi Matsie Motshekga;
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure South Africa, Mr Sihle Zikalala;
Deputy Minister of COGTA, Mr Parks Tau;
The youth of South Africa

I am aware that you have had an intense programme over the past few days focusing on critical topics under  the broad theme, Black Empowerment, Fighting Poverty and Economic Outlook, Innovations in Digital Technology, Leadership, Education, Health, Future of Work, Government Policies and their Impact on Black Empowerment. 

These are critical issues that are facing our country and I will ask Professor Mkhize and his team to give me the report of the dialogue so I can take it to government for implementation especially as we start the 7th Administration. 

I have just returned from Limpopo where I addressed the 48 anniversary commemoration of the 1976 Uprising.

Interestingly this year’s youth day celebrations coincide with the recognition of Fathers. Indeed Fathers play an important role in our society and as such we must celebrate them. Happy Fathers’ Day to all the fathers. We have agreed at home that we will celebrate Fathers’ Day tomorrow because of the Youth Day engagements. 

We have just returned from Cape Town where we voted for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker and more importantly voted President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa to be the President of South Africa.

We have also witnessed a peaceful election in our country and as such the ANC as the governing party has accepted the outcomes of the  elections. This is an important sign of our maturing democracy.

We need to ensure that we continue on this path so that we build a strong and stable country wherein the economy grows inclusively and creates much needed opportunities for the youth.

One of the successes of any government is to partner with civil society and the private sector. We have decided to join Entsika Foundation because of its commitment to producing skills of the future which our country desperately needs. I am also here because I Chair the Human Resources Development Council responsible for skills revolution in our country. Its success is as a result of the partnerships we have created with the private sector as well as institutions of higher learning. 

We are right in the fourth industrial revolution and artificial intelligence as a key driver in our socio-economic development. As a result we are investing in teaching robotics at ECD level and also are investing in teaching artificial intelligence so as to become globally competitive.

Our education system as you can all appreciate is evolving, what we used to be taught before 1994 has substantially improved.

In this regard I would like to thank and congratulate Entsika Foundation for the excellent work you have been doing over the years. We are your partners. 

At the centre of our curriculum development is Ausi Matsie. 

When Professor Mkhize siad that I should join you today because among others you will be honouring Minister Motshekga I thought I will not miss the opportunity.

Ausi Angie congratulations, thank you for investing in the future of our country. I know you love education hence you have since in Gauteng, even at Wits University served our country by working in the education portfolio. To you the youth of our country, I assure you that the future is bright but you need to work with us as the government to ensure that we continue to build a country that is globally competitive.

Thank you for the opportunity to be with you.

Happy Fathers’ day and Happy Youth Day! 
 

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Keynote address by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the National Youth Day Commemoration, Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane
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Programme Directors, Ms. Maropene Ramokgopa, the Acting Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, and Ms Nakedi Grace Kekana, the MEC for Sport, Arts, and Culture; 
Premier of Limpopo, Dr. Phophi Ramathuba;
Speaker of Limpopo Province, Ms Mmakoma Makhurupetje;
Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Mr. Ronald Lamola;
Deputy Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Ms Nocawe Mafu;
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Ms Tolashe;
Ministers and Deputy Ministers Present;
The Executive Mayor of Polokwane Local Municipality; Councillor John Mpe;
The Executive Mayor of Capricorn District Municipality, Councillor Mamedupi Teffo;
Ms. Asanda Luwaca; Chairperson of the NYDA, and the leadership of the NYDA;
The CEO of the Youth Employment Service, Mr Ravi Naidoo;
Leaders of Political parties here present;
Leaders of all youth formations;
Young people of South Africa,

Thobela! Avuxeni! Ndi Matsheloni! Molweni! Dumelang!

The national youth day this year takes place on the day we are also celebrating Father’s Day. We urge you to continue to support your children and families. Your role is beyond your immediate children and families. We also urge the children and families to spoil your fathers today. 

It is my honour to address this Youth Day celebration in a place named after one of our country’s greatest sons, Peter Ramoshoana Mokaba, the Lion of the North, who is also known for his role as a leading voice among the youth in the struggle against apartheid. 

Today, we remember and salute him and the brave youth who fought for liberation. These warriors showed unwavering determination and were willing to risk their lives against the oppressive regime. 

The uprisings especially in 1976 were a powerful statement of the youth's desire for change and a better future.

It was a brave act of defiance against a system that sought to suppress their potential and destroy their dreams. The ideals for which they lived and died should serve as a great source of inspiration for all of our country's youth as they pursue inclusive economic growth.

As we traverse the economic challenges, we urge the youth to adopt the same attitude as Hector Peterson, Mbuyisa Makhubu, Tsietsi Mashinini, and all the youth of 1976, whose sacrifices gave birth to our political freedom. Their efforts have set us on the right path towards a South Africa that is non-racial, non-sexist and democratic.
It is because of their contribution we were able to vote in the 7th National and Provincial Elections, in which more than 16 million South Africans exercised their democratic right to vote without fear or intimidation.

On the 14th of June, we witness the ushering in of the 7th Parliament through the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, more importantly we elected two women whom we are confident that will lead our parliament to greater heights. 

Equally we witness the very motto of our country being put into practical action, unity in diversity. In our diversity we put our differences and voted for the President elect, President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa.
 
We are confident that under President Ramaphosa and the ANC led Government of National Unity, we will continue to address the challenges facing young people in this country. In this regard, we will in the next five years focus on creating jobs, building an inclusive and growing economy. We will equally focus on implementing programmes focusing on skilling the youth with the skills of the future. 

Fellow South Africans,

After three decades of democracy, we have once again demonstrated our dedication to the values and principles of democracy through free and fair elections. The elections were a clear demonstration of the strength and vibrancy of our constitutional democracy, highlighting our firm confidence and faith in our transparent and democratic processes.

Similar to the events of 1994, the long queues witnessed on voting day served as an affirmation that our democracy is alive at work. 

Through your vote, you have spoken and given us all a clear message. 

You want us as political leaders to put our differences aside, and work together to build our country and address the challenges affecting our people, particularly the youth of our country.

We are determined to put our differences aside and use our collective strengths, skills, and experience to create the South Africa that the fallen heroes of the 1976 uprising fought for.
In working towards achieving the National Development Plan 2030 vision, which aims to eradicate poverty and decrease inequality, we need to keep in mind that young people make up more than two-thirds of the population, making them the biggest community.

Therefore, we cannot move forward without the youth of our country. 

The National Development Plan places youth at the centre of our country's development, correctly arguing that youth participation in our development initiatives is critical to meeting our growth targets. As a result, we must include young people in discussions that influence their current and future growth.

We are all aware of the challenges that the current generation of youth face which include poverty, social inequality, poor mental health and high levels of unemployment. 

We are also aware that funding has been a challenge as a result of the administrative challenges at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Together with the youth we will ensure that NSFAS is administered efficiently, effective and that no one is left behind. 
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme remains a critical vehicle that supports students from poor and working-class families, with over 70% of university students and more than 90% of TVET college students benefiting from NSFAS bursaries.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

We must collectively address these challenges; neither the government nor the private sector should be solely responsible for them. These challenges necessitate a "whole of society approach”.

We have to work together to provide youth, especially those in remote rural areas, with better access to quality education that can empower them with the basic skills to become more productive in society. We need to equip young people with the necessary skills to adapt to the labour market, especially to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

This means that we must take more steps to connect our communities to ICT infrastructure. In April of this year, I had the honour of launching Phase 2 of the South Africa Connect programme, which intends to bridge the digital divide between the wealthy and the disadvantaged. This effort seeks to empower young people to participate in the global society and create or find employment from the comfort of their own homes.

We must also collaborate to address the growing concern about poor mental health among young people. Even more worrying is that mental health services and support systems are often inadequate, leading to the non-diagnosis and lack of treatment of mental illnesses.

Moreover, many young people have been negatively affected and socially excluded due to the social stigma associated with mental illness and disabilities, as well as the bullying and rejection of LGBTQI+ individuals.
As we celebrate Pride Month, we must remember that LGBTQI+ people are more than twice as likely as straight men and women to experience mental health issues in their lifetime. They have a 2.5 times higher risk of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse than heterosexuals. We cannot allow this to continue on our watch. We need to protect everyone's rights and support those who require healthcare.

As young people, I urge you to use your voice to condemn injustice and unfair treatment of LGBTQI+ individuals. 

I would like to commend the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, for promoting the Sports for Youth Development (S4YD) initiative as a serious medium of intervention that promotes the physical and mental health of our youth and reinforces the fact that young people are at the heart of South Africa’s work to promote unity, active citizenry, peace, and development.

Ladies and Gentlemen, 

As we develop young people socially, we must also not lose sight of empowering them economically.

Economic growth, transformation, and job creation have been at the forefront of the Sixth Administration's programme, hence, the theme of this year’s Youth Month is “Actively embracing the socioeconomic gains of our Democracy”.

Since 2019, we have implemented a range of growth-enhancing structural reforms to remove the constraints that have held back growth, attract higher levels of investment, and make our economy more efficient and competitive.

At the top of government's list is making sure that young people get the education and skills they need. Like the father of our nation, Nelson Mandela once said, ‘Education is the most powerful weapon with which we can change the world.’ Through education, the youth can be empowered towards economic freedom.

Over the years, we have invested hugely in a transformed education system. We pride ourselves on the fact that our spending on education, as a proportion of overall government expenditure and GDP, far exceeds the benchmarks set by UNESCO, which recommends allocating 15–20% of public spending and 4–6% of GDP to education.

Despite the country's challenging financial circumstances, the government continues to invest in youth human capital development, allocating R31.8 billion for basic education in 2023 and R130.1 billion for post-secondary education and training in 2022.

Moving forward, we will continue to invest in the establishment of an inclusive education system that provides quality education to children from low-income and working-class families, beginning in the foundation phase and continuing through to higher education.

We are committed to addressing the plight of youth through the NYDA's job creation and enterprise development programmes.

Additionally, the NYDA provides a variety of programs to assist individuals pursuing higher education.

Today, I had the privilege of meeting the beneficiaries of the NYDA program and trailblazers who are optimistic about our country's future.

This includes Marumo Masemola, who, through the Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship Fund, obtained her Bachelor of Accounting Science degree at the University of Limpopo.

In February 2024, she qualified as a chartered accountant. She continued her membership with the African Women Chartered Accountants (AWCA) on a national level and now serves under the Professional Development Committee, where she advises the youth about career opportunities to follow and how to navigate being a young professional.
Additionally, I have had the opportunity to engage with Alwande Sikhosana.

Alwande is a Paralympic athlete who is currently ranked number one in Africa and 25th in the world. He won the first African Paralympic Games and qualified for the Paralympics. He uses sports to inspire young people and show that nothing is impossible. As Nelson Mandela said, “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand.”

I also had the opportunity to engage with one of Limpopo's finest, Clement Maosa of Skeem-sam, who hails from Ga-Rammutla village. He exemplifies how one's aspirations can transcend geographical boundaries.

Despite their age, these young people have seized the opportunities provided by this democratic government and are significantly contributing to the development of our country.

As the government, we want to see more young people actively involved in the economy and participating in decisions that affect their lives. Our democracy has provided you, as young people, with unprecedented opportunities for growth and development.

As the youth, it is incumbent upon you to actively embrace these socio-economic gains and leverage them to create a better future for yourselves and generations to come.

We need young people to rise up for themselves and become the change they desire. This time around, young people have a government that cares for, prioritizes their needs, and wants to see them succeed, unlike the government of 1976. 

Our comprehensive approach to reducing youth unemployment includes formal education, internships, and assistance for youth entrepreneurship through the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention. These development and empowerment initiatives provide young people with the support they need to face and overcome obstacles they face.

The government has implemented initiatives to increase youth participation in the economy, such as the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme. This programme has provided opportunities to over one million participants, 84% of whom are young people.

The government has also implemented the Employment Tax Incentive to encourage the private sector to hire more young people by sharing the cost of employment with employers, encouraging the hiring of large numbers of young people.

In addition, the government has also introduced social employment initiatives that aim to address local needs such as community safety, early childhood development, and gender-based violence.

Furthermore, we responded to the need for skills development and youth employment by allowing unemployed graduates to gain experience through the Public Service Graduate Internship and Learnership Programme.

In order to strengthen service delivery, build patriotism, promote nation-building, foster social cohesion, and help the youth acquire the occupational skills necessary to access sustainable livelihood opportunities, we have revitalized the National Youth Service Programme (NYS).

We remain committed to championing programmes and initiatives that limit the impact of unemployment on young people.

To date, over 4.8 million young people have registered on SAYouth.mobi, a zero-rated online platform for young South Africans to access opportunities for learning and earning.

As the government rolls out these various programmes to draw young people into the economy, we need young people themselves to take up the challenge. Youth have the potential, through united action, to turn around the challenges of unemployment and take their rightful place in our society.

As we celebrate our achievements, we must also commit to addressing these challenges head-on and working towards a more equitable and inclusive society for all.

As the government, especially in this 7th administration, we will do everything in our power to mobilise all the resources we have to create better opportunities for young people.

We commit to improving our actions and prioritising your needs. We will not go down the road that would be detrimental to our nation's future and the sacrifices made by the heroes and heroines of June 16. 

We must never forget that today's youth will become tomorrow's leaders, and failing to adequately prepare them for these responsibilities will only lead the nation into a downward spiral and a bleak future.
Without the employment of young people, growth cannot occur. They represent our hopes for a better and more prosperous society, as envisioned by the NDP.

Young entrepreneurs, innovators, and other professionals will propel us as a nation, creating a more diverse and transformed economic landscape.

I am confident that the 7th Administration will continue with efforts to position young people as essential drivers and beneficiaries of economic transformation.

I urge all stakeholders, including business, civil society, and labour, to work with the current government to address all issues affecting young people.

Any contribution to youth empowerment is an investment in a brighter future for our country.

I Thank You.
 

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President Ramaphosa appoints Acting Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in terms of Section 98 of the Constitution, appointed Minister of Water Affairs and Sanitation Mr Senzo Mchunu as Acting Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.

The appointment, which takes effect immediately, follows the election by the National Assembly of Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Ms Thoko Didiza as Speaker of the National Assembly.


Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – media@presidency.gov.za
    
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

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Acceptance speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa on his election as President of the Republic, National Assembly
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Madame Speaker,
Madame Deputy Speaker,
Chief Justice,
Leaders of all political parties represented in this National Assembly,
 
I congratulate you Speaker and Deputy Speaker for your election.  
 
I am humbled and honoured that members of this National Assembly have through their votes tonight decided to elect me as President of the Republic of South Africa.  
 
It is with pleasure that I accept. It will once again be a privilege to serve this great nation in the position of President. This is a big responsibility.  
 
I wish to thank all leaders for your congratulatory messages. Your messages are a clear clarion call to work together. Your messages constitute a well of encouragement, good advice and wisdom. I will spend time reading your messages and drawing insights from them. I do believe that there is much I will learn from what you said. 
 
I would like to thank the Members of this august House who have voted for me and who through their vote have invested and placed their trust in me. I intend to work with all members and even those who did not find their way clear to vote for me. 
 
We are all South Africans and I will serve all and work with all.  
 
The significance of the votes for the Office Bearers – the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker and President – is not in the result you have delivered but in the historic meaning of this vote and moment.  
 
That several parties that had opposed each other but that represent most South African voters have decided to work together to deliver this result has given birth to a new era for our country. 
 
I sincerely believe that this is an era of hope and inclusivity. As diverse political parties, we competed against each other in the election we have just had.  
 
The election was highly contested and, at times, divisive. 
 
When I spoke at the IEC Results Announcement ceremony, I said: “The results of the election have made plain that the people of South Africa expect their leaders to work together to meet their needs. They expect the parties for which they have voted to find common ground, to overcome their differences, to act and work together for the good of everyone.”  
 
The stark reality of the results of our past election is that no single party represented in this house achieved an outright majority to work alone legislatively or at the executive level. 
 
Through their votes our people expect all parties to work together within the framework of our constitution and work together as political parties to achieve the objectives of a democratic society based on non-racialism, non-sexism and justice and to ensure stability and peace. Our focus must therefore be to tackle the triple challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality and promote prosperity for all. 
 
It is in this context that we, as political parties that participated in the 2024 Elections and received the seats we now occupy, need to pledge to cooperate to work together in two ways through a voluntary Parliament of National Unity and a voluntary Government of National Unity.  
 
Honourable Members,
 
This is a historic juncture in the life of our country, which requires that we must work and act together to entrench our Constitutional democracy and the rule of law, with a clear intent to build a South Africa for all its people.  
 
It is with this in mind that I hereby declare that I accept the mission you are giving me. To work with you all to serve the people of South Africa.  
 
I would like to thank the Chief Justice for steering these proceedings of the first sitting with great ability, patience and excellent leadership.  
 
I thank you all, Honourable Members of this house, for the decorum demonstrated here today. 
 
I have listened carefully to the promises made here about the decorum that will underpin how this house will function in this 7th Parliament. I wish you all a good night’s rest following a hard day's work of giving effect to the will of our people.  
 
I thank you.
 

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile to address the National Youth Day Commemoration in Polokwane, Limpopo Province
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Sunday, 16 June 2024, address the 48th anniversary of the Youth Day Commemoration at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo Province, under the theme: “Actively embracing the socio-economic gains of our democracy”.  

The National Youth Day commemoration is an annual event that recollects the sacrifices of South Africa’s youth in the fight for democracy, an event immortalised by the Soweto Uprising of the 16th of June 1976.  This important national day provides an opportunity, for our country, to commemorate and honour the bravery of young people and to champion youth development in South Africa.

As the country marks and celebrates the 30 Years of Freedom, as well as the recent successful national and provincial elections held, which pave a way for the 7th Administration, Deputy President Mashatile will highlight on progress made in improving the lives of young people and also reflect on the remaining challenges which require immediate attention.    

Government working together with all relevant stakeholders, will continue, to promote initiatives aimed at improving the physical and mental well-being of young peoples; address the challenge of substance abuse, crime, and gender-based violence; promote academic excellence and economic participation as well as improve efforts to strengthen solidarity and social cohesion amongst the youth.  

The commemoration will in this regard, include an expo which will showcase opportunities relating to skills training, learnerships, bursaries, careers and entrepreneurship, and it will be marked by a wide range of activities, commencing with a marathon in the morning, bringing together young people together with various sporting personalities and government representatives, followed by a cultural programme which will include a music concert, cultural dances, and poetry.

Deputy President Mashatile will be accompanied by Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Acting Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Ms. Maropene; Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Mr. Ronald Lamola; Premier- elect of the Limpopo Province, Dr. Phophi Ramathuba and NYDA Chairperson, Ms. Asanda Luwaca, Local and District Mayors, as well as a delegation of senior government officials.

Details of the commemorative event are as follows:
Date: Sunday, 16 June 2024
Time: 09h00 
Venue: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo Province

For more information please contact, Sam Bopape on 082 318 5251.


Media enquiries:  Mr Keith Khoza, Acting Spokesperson to Deputy President Mashatile on 066 195 8840

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria
 

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President Ramaphosa assents and signs three Bills into law
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of Section 79(1) of the Constitution assented and signed three Bills into law. 

The three Bills are The National Land Transport Amendment Bill, the Economic Regulation of Transport Bill and the Municipal Fiscal Powers and Functions Amendment Bill. 

The National Land Transport Amendment Bill, 2016, was initially passed by Parliament and sent to the President for assent in 2020. Due to constitutional reservations, the President , referred the Bill back to the National Assembly for reconsideration in terms of section  79(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.. The revised Bill amongst other seeks to amend the National Land Transport Act, 2009, to insert certain definitions and amend others and provide for non-motorised and accessible transport. The amendments  bring the Principal Act up to date with  new developments and provide for certain powers of provinces and municipalities to conclude contracts for public transport services. It further expands the powers of the Minister to make regulations and introduce safety measures.

The second Bill is the Economic Regulation of Transport Bill. The Bill seeks to promote economic growth and welfare of South Africans by promoting an effective and productive transport sector. That includes establishing a Transport Economic Regulator responsible for regulating prices in the transport sector, investigate complaints, monitor and enforce compliance in the transport sector. The Bill  further seeks to establish a single regulatory body to focus on the economic regulation of the transport industry. 

Lastly is the Municipal Fiscal Powers and Functions Amendment Bill which was also signed into law. This Bill seeks to regulate the power of municipalities to levy development charges. It also establishes a system for the municipalities to impose levies for land development applications as a condition for granting or approval of such an application for persons to use or develop land in a municipality. The Bill empowers municipalities, where authorised by national legislation, to impose taxes, levies and duties appropriate to local government.


Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President on media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

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President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Vice-President Dr Saulos Chilima of the Republic of Malawi
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On behalf of the government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the government and people of the Republic of Malawi on the passing of Vice-President Dr Saulos Chilima and nine passengers in an aircraft crash.

Vice-President Chilima passed away after an aircraft in which he and nine personnel were travelling disappeared on Monday, 10 June 2024, during a domestic flight.

President Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to Vice-President Chilima’s family.
President Ramaphosa’s thoughts are also with His Excellency President Lazarus Chakwera and the Cabinet of the Republic of Malawi.

President Ramaphosa said: “This is a moment of tragedy in which we are united with the people of Malawi as you mourn the passing of a youthful leader who advanced the aspirations of his country and of our youthful continent from his position in Malawi’s Presidency.

“This is a loss felt across our country and region and we pray that the people of Malawi will be blessed with the fortitude and peace required in this moment of deep sadness and national mourning.”


Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to President Ramaphosa – media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

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President Ramaphosa appoints Minister M Ramokgopa as Acting Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
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President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, 5 June 2024, received a letter of resignation from Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa.
 
President Ramaphosa accepted Minister Kodwa’s resignation and thanked Mr Kodwa for his service to the nation in his capacity as Deputy Minister of State Security from 2019 to 2023 and Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture from March 2023.
 
President Ramaphosa has appointed Minister Maropene Ramokgopa to act as Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture until a permanent appointment is made under the new 7th administration.
 

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria
 

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Media Programme: President Ramaphosa to undertake oversight visit to Gqeberha to assess response to weather-induced emergencies
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President Cyril Ramaphosa will later today, Friday, 07 June 2024, visit Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape to assess the response by Government departments and entities as well as civil society groupings to floods that have resulted in the loss of life and destruction of public infrastructure and private property.

Severe weather conditions have impacted on the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape and Free State in recent days, with loss of life, disappearance of residents and loss of public infrastructure and private property reported extensively.

Members of the media covering the visit are advised of the below programme:

Venue: Lapland

11h30: Members of the media to converge at a land site in Lapland, that is designated for the relocation of residents at risk of a Dam’s possible burst.

12h00: Arrival of President Ramaphosa and entourage and is conducted on a guided tour or the area

Venue: Xaba

12h25: Members of the media depart for the first flood affected site in Kariega, West Hill to await the arrival of President Ramaphosa and entourage

12h35: Arrival of President Ramaphosa and entourage to the first flood affected area in Kariega and is conducted on a guided tour and interact with affected members of the community

Venue: Lower Central, next to Jubilee Hotel

12h45: Members of the media advance to the second flood affected site to await the arrival of President Ramaphosa and entourage

12h50: Arrival of the President Ramaphosa and entourage and is conducted on a guided tour of the area and interact with affected community members

Venue: Taylor Street, Lower Central

13h00: Members of the media advance to the third flood affected site to await the arrival of President Ramaphosa and entourage

13h05: Arrival of President Ramaphosa and entourage and is conducted on a guided tour of the area and interact with affected community members

Venue: Kariega Fire Station

13h15: Members of the media advance to the flood affected Kariega Fire Station to await the arrival of the President and entourage

13h20: Arrival of President Ramaphosa and entourage 

Venue: Matanzima Road, collapsed bridge site

13h30: Members of the media advance to the flood affected Matanzima Road, collapsed bridge site to await the arrival of the President and entourage    

14h00: Arrival of President Ramaphosa and entourage to the flood affected Matanzima Road, collapsed bridge site and is conducted on a guided tour of the site.

14h30: President Ramaphosa interacts with members of the media on conclusion of the guided tour of the flood affected Matanzima Road, collapsed bridge

For media logistical arrangements, members of the media wishing to cover the visit may contact the following Media Liaison Officers: Terrence Manase on 082 338 6707 or Yonela Dekeda 083 378 0968

NB: the programme may be adjusted during the course of the day. Kindly be in contact with the above Media Liaison Officers at all times.

 

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President, on media@enquiries.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

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President Ramaphosa congratulates Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election
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President Cyril Ramaphosa, has offered his congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election as Prime Minister of the Republic of India, commending him for his dedication and commitment to the people of India.

President Ramaphosa has also congratulated the people of India on exercising their democratic right and participating in the electoral process, which took place in seven phases from 19 April to 1 June 2024.

South Africa and India share a Strategic Partnership.

President Ramaphosa affirms that South Africa looks forward to continue working with India on matters of importance to the people of both countries.

President Ramaphosa has emphasised the importance of the two countries’ continued cooperation to promote the agenda of the Global South, notably the reform of the global system of governance, and to align positions in global fora in the interest of strengthening multilateral organisations.

South Africa continues to work well with India in the G20 and BRICS.


Media inquiries: Vincent Magwenya - media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria
 

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