SA President Ramaphosa withdraws from public engagements over health issues
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has temporarily withdrawn from public engagements after returning from the BRICS summit in India, with his office confirming that the 73-year-old leader is unwell. Ramaphosa returned to South Africa on Monday following the summit and has been advised by his doctors to rest and recover. His office said that where […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has temporarily withdrawn from public engagements following his return from the BRICS summit in India, where he was unwell. The 73-year-old leader was advised by his doctors to rest and recover. His office announced that ministers will represent him at scheduled events during his recuperation.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who is also recovering from a minor medical procedure, is expected to resume his duties once cleared by his doctors. Both leaders' absence comes as South Africa gears up for local government elections on November 4.
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