BREAKING NEWS: Cyril Ramaphosa elected as President of South Africa
Ramaphosa was the only candidate nominated in Parliament for the position.
POLOKWANE – Ramaphosa has been elected as the fifth president of the Republic of South Africa.
Members of Parliament cast their vote in the National Assembly this afternoon.
Following the exit of the Economic Freedom Fighters, proceedings got underway by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
The Chief Justice assures the nation that he has seen the letter of resignation by the President #ElectionOfPresident
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) February 15, 2018
#ChiefJustice is now reading the letter of resignation by the 4th Democratic President of the Republic
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) February 15, 2018
President Ramamphosa was then nominated by to ANC MP’s but it was only objected by COPE.
COPE's leader, Mosiuoa Lekota has objected the ANC's nomination for Cyril Ramaphosa to become president. #SwearingIn
— Polokwane Review (@PolokwaneReview) February 15, 2018
President Ramaphosa was then sworn in.
#ChiefJustice: The nomination is in order, accordingly I declare the Hon Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa as the President of the Republic of South Africa #ElectionOfPresident
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) February 15, 2018
DA Leader, Mmusi Maimane then addressed the house saying that the DA would co operate with President Ramaphosa if he acts in the best interests of the people of South Africa.
President Ramaphosa will deliver the State of the Nation Address on Friday, 16 February.
