President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to come together in unity during the festive season, as he and other political leaders extend their holiday wishes.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for unity in his 2024 festive message, while other political leaders have shared their festive season messages too. From President Cyril Ramaphosa to former president Jacob Zuma, to John Steenhuisen, Julius Malema, Bantu Holomisa and Herman Mashaba, South Africa ’s top political leaders have wished millions of South Africa ns a Merry Christmas.
Ramaphosa extended his festive season wishes to South Africans for the very first time as the leader of the Government of National Unity (GNU), which was constituted after the ANC failed to secure 50% of the vote for the first time in May. This resulted in the ANC being forced to form a coalition government, for the first time at the national level. This saw the formation of a bloated Cabinet, with almost every portfolio having one or two deputy ministers. The coalition government is led by the ANC and includes the DA, IFP, PA, UDM, FF+, Good Party, PAC, Rise Mzansi, Al Jama-ah and the NFP in KZN. In a video, Ramaphosa conveyed his festive wishes, alongside pictures, including the one featuring the Cabinet ministers and deputy ministers of the GNU. The year 2024, also marked 30 years since the end of apartheid era and the birth of freedom in South Africa. “As we mark the end of a year of momentous change at home and globally, let us come together as family, friends and neighbours to close out 2024 as our milestone of 30 years of freedom and democracy,” Ramaphosa said in the video. Ramaphosa stressed the importance of supporting those in need during the festive holidays as the country prepares for the year 2025. “Let us make this festive season one of togetherness, safety and care for people in need while we prepare to welcome 2025,” he said. The country will hold the G20 Presidency in 2025, following Brazil’s tenure in 2024
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