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President Cyril Ramaphosa. (GCIS)
- South Africa is ready to share with the United States his experience of a peaceful transition to democracy.
- This follows a violent revolt in that country this week, where supporters of President Donald Trump invaded the Capitol in Washington, DC.
- Ramaphosa said what happened “shook the foundations” of democracy in the United States.
South Africa is ready to share its experience of a peaceful transition to democracy with the United States, should that country request assistance, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said.
This follows a violent riot in the United States this week, where supporters of President Donald Trump invaded the Capitol in Washington, DC. At the time, Congress was voting to certify the outcome of the recent presidential election and declare Joe Biden president-elect. Five people died as a result.
“I was pleased to hear one of them say that they have a lot to learn, including from Nelson Mandela and from South Africa,” Ramaphosa told SABC’s Mzwandile Mbeje in an interview on Saturday. This was a suggestion reported by a commenter.
Ramaphosa said:
“If you really would like to learn something from us, we are ready to bring you our own experience and how we were able to navigate a very difficult situation that we faced at the dawn of our democracy.”
Shocked
Ramaphosa admitted that he was “shocked” by the events that unfolded in the United States last week, as were people around the world, but said the country should have the space to deal with its problem.
“It is an issue that they have to deal with, and when you read the news and watch television, you are in the process of doing it, and all we can say is that we wish them the best in their quest for stability. democracy “.
He said what happened “shook the foundations” of democracy in the United States.
“So we wish them luck and we wish them the best. They have to handle it in terms of their processes and their own Constitution.”
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