Commentary
Researchers: Ramaphosa’s acceptance after the ANC's election blow sets an important example
“Our people have spoken whether we like it or not. Through their votes they have demonstrated clearly and plainly that our democracy is strong and it is enduring,” said South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa after his party the ANC had suffered a huge blow in the elections. Photo: GovernmentZA
Date • 19 Jun 2024
The way South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa graciously accepted the poor election result for the ruling ANC has importance beyond his country. It sends a strong signal to other African liberation movements which are entrenched in power, say NAI researchers Henning Melber and Babatunde Fagbayibo.