22 May 2019
STATEMENT: The BBC congratulates President Ramaphosa on his election as RSA
President and calls for a Fit-for-Purpose Cabinet
The Black Business Council (BBC)
congratulates Mr Cyril Ramaphosa on his election as President of the Republic
of South Africa.
This election, on his official first-term as State President, demonstrates
the country’s confidence in him to spearhead economic recovery and renewal.
The
BBC is confident that the President will also focus on ensuring that the era is
free from state capture and corruption.
“The BBC also calls for the President
to appoint a fit-for-purpose streamlined cabinet that will put the interest of South
African first. As the BBC, we sincerely anticipate a leaner cabinet made-up of
men and women of integrity who will be single-minded in addressing the
challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality,” says Sandile Zungu, BBC
President.
Zungu added: “We commend and applaud the
Deputy President of the ANC, Mr DD Mabuza for following his conscience by
postponing his swearing in as a Member of Parliament in order to address the
ANC Integrity Commission’s concerns as this sets a positive tone for the new
administration”.
Greater focus in the 6th
Administration should be on legislation that will stimulate the acceleration of
socio-economic transformation and SMMEs development as the cornerstone of job
creation.
“The BBC is available to become part
of the solution as we join business, government, labour and community in
rebuilding the country as well as restoring and growing the economy,” concluded
Zungu.
ENDS
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The House adjourns.
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The Speaker asks MPs to go take a group photo.
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Lastly, he congratulate Mme Modise for being elected Speaker of the National Assembly. He leaves the stage, applause follow.
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He says IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi "is a reservoir of wisdom" in the House. "I wish that your wisdom can spread in this House".
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The president thanks De Lille for offering him her "conditional love". He says, indeed, he is in need of love.
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He thanks Maimane and Malema for their "kind words".
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He says that he will not allow the House to degenerate.
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Collectively, we have a mandate to build a nation through the principle of social justice, says Ramaphosa.
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He says he will not only be a president of those who voted for him.
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Ramaphosa promises to do the best job as president. I will be a president of all South Africans.
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Ramaphosa takes to the podium.
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COPE's Mosiuoa Lekota says he will not give advice to the president because he has never been a president, nor an acting president.
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ATM asks the president to respect his oath of office.
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"The party of land and revolution", the PAC, also congratulates the president, and thank him for "realising that the land is the wrong hands".
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UDM leader Bantu Holomise congratulates Ramaphosa in a short speech.
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ACDP leader Kenneth Meshoe calls on the president to fight corruption.
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Groenewald says "we must pray" for the country.
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"You must ensure the interests of the people are more important than the interests of ANC," says Groenewald.
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VF Plus' Pieter Groenewald now addresses the House. He congratulates Ramaphosa. "There's a huge responsibility on your shoulders," he tells president.
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Malema calls on Modise to respect Chapter 9 institution.
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He praises Modise for standing by struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizel-Mandela "when it was not fashionable to do so". This was during the apartheid era when her character was attacked by apartheid's Stratcom operatives.
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Malema congratulate "imbokodo of Mkhonto we Sizwe", Modise for being elected Speaker. He further calls on her to be impartial when conducting debates of the House.
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He urges the president to fight and not "shield" corruption. He further call for collaboration with the ANC, "so we can serve our people" better.
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DA leader says bagaetsho, dumelang. He says he wished God bless Ramaphosa.
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He congratulates Ramaphosa and hands over to the Speaker.
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The Chief Justice declares Ramaphosa a duly elected president of the country.
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Ramaphosa accepts the nomination.
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Her nomination is seconded.
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An MP elects Cyril Ramaphosa as President.
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The election of the President of the Republic begins. Mogoeng takes to the podium.
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Religious leaders are now called to bless the House.
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He thanks the voters for voting the ANC to power in this year's elections.
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"I'm grateful," he says.
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Tsenoli thanks the Speaker, the ANC in its entirety for the election.
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Solomon Lechesa Tsenoli elected Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly.
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Malema jokingly nominates Mme Sibongile Khaula. Khaula, of course, declines the nomination.
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Solomon Lechesa Tsenoli is nominated by one ANC MP, seconded by another ANC MP. He accepts the nomination.
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The nomination of a deputy speaker of the National Assembly begins.
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She asks that debates be conducted in a way that helps constituents of different political parties represented in Parliament.
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She asks MPs to represent their constituents well in Parliament.
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She thanks MPs for the election.
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Modise asks MPs to seat down. She thanks the Chief Justice.
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Mogoeng congratulates Modise on winning the election, calls sergeant at arms to help her ascend to the seat.