In his recent inauguration ceremony attended by at least 18 foreign heads of state in Pretoria, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in for a second term, heralding the beginning of a ‘new era’. This comes after a significant electoral shift where the African National Congress (ANC), for the first time in decades, lost its majority and formed a coalition with a traditional rival, the Democratic Alliance, to secure a two-thirds majority. Ramaphosa’s speech focused on addressing the country’s pressing issues, including crime, the cost of living, and power cuts, acknowledging public dissatisfaction with the ANC’s performance and outlining a commitment to tackle inequality, stimulate economic growth, and combat corruption.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa was inaugurated for a second term, marking the start of a ‘new era’ for South Africa.
- The inauguration was attended by at least 18 foreign heads of state, signifying its importance on both a national and international stage.
- The electoral results saw the ANC losing its majority for the first time in decades, leading to a coalition with the Democratic Alliance to secure a two-thirds majority.
- Ramaphosa’s inaugural speech addressed key issues such as crime, the cost of living, and power cuts, reflecting voter dissatisfaction with the ANC’s performance.
- The speech emphasized commitments to reversing inequality, economic growth, accountability for corruption, and improving infrastructure and services like water and power.
- Ramaphosa acknowledged the ‘toxic cleavages’ and deep divisions within South African society, stressing the importance of unity for the country’s stability and progress.
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