Ramaphosa bemoans shortcomings of UN Security Council on Africa

Ramaphosa is responding to questions from MPs in the National Assembly.

CAPE TOWN - President Cyril Ramaphosa says the shortcomings of the United Nations Security Council have been disastrous to Africa.

Ramaphosa was responding to questions from members of Parliament in the National Assembly and briefing parliamentarians on the pace of the government's UN Security Council reforms."The shortcomings of the UN Security Council have had a disastrous impact on the African continent and global south," said Ramaphosa.

"For as long as the veto exists, it is a privilege and a prerogative that should be extended to all new permanent members as well," he added.action he will take against Justice Minister Thembi Simelane.

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