{"id":2895,"date":"2024-06-24T11:10:31","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T09:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hconline.co.za\/?p=2895"},"modified":"2024-06-24T11:10:31","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T09:10:31","slug":"president-ramaphosa-urges-unity-and-action-in-sas-7th-administration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.highveldchronicle.co.za\/wp64\/president-ramaphosa-urges-unity-and-action-in-sas-7th-administration\/","title":{"rendered":"President Ramaphosa urges unity and action in SA\u2019s 7th administration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&#8211; ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa was inaugurated as President of the country for the 7th administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ceremony held at the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, follows his re-election by the members of Parliament at the first sitting of the National Assembly at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (ICC) on June 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ramaphosa&#8217;s re-election at the National Assembly came after a decisive victory when he secured 283 votes against Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), who received only 44 votes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He received support from the Democratic Alliance (DA), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), Patriot Alliance (PA) and Freedom Front Plus (FF+) after reaching agreement to form a Government of National Unity (GNU) following his party dismally failed to get majority votes during the national and provincial elections held on 29 May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;This moment is pivotal for our nation, demanding unity and decisive action to strengthen our constitutional democracy and uphold the rule of law,&#8221; Ramaphosa said in his acceptance speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He expressed determination to lead the country towards inclusive growth and equitable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ramaphosa&#8217;s presidency aims to address pressing issues such as unemployment, inequality and sustainable development, economic recovery, social equity, and the fight against corruption. 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