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President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the audience at the 2024 election results announcement, cracking jokes and thanking the IEC for a fair election.
Despite the ANC’s decline in the 2024 general election, President Cyril Ramaphosa took a light-hearted approach during his speech at the results announcement, marking his first public address since the elections.
As coalition negotiations loom due to no party securing a majority, Ramaphosa quipped about his political role and playfully teased other parties present. In a comedic tone, he referred to a court challenge and poked fun at the IEC chairperson’s slip-ups.
Ramaphosa lauded the successful election and commended South African voters for participating in shaping the country’s future. Despite challenges and baseless rigging claims, he praised the IEC’s handling of the election process and emphasized the importance of citizen engagement in democracy.
He also expressed gratitude to the media for their informative role in the election season, highlighting their contribution to an informed electorate.