Ramaphosa urges full implementation of South Sudan’s peace deal

President Cyril Ramaphosa convened a meeting with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit in Pretoria, where Mayardit was on a working visit to South Africa. Ramaphosa emphasized the critical importance of fully implementing South Sudan's peace agreement, as the nation gears up for elections scheduled for December. He stressed that establishing an inclusive electoral process, founded on trust and cooperation among all South Sudanese parties, is essential for advancing peace and stability in the region.

During the bilateral meeting at Mahlamba Ndlopfu, the official residence of South Africa's President in Tshwane, both leaders discussed various aspects of bilateral relations. They focused on economic cooperation, institutional development, and the crucial implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS).

Vincent Magwenya, the presidential spokesperson, stated that Ramaphosa stressed the necessity for an inclusive electoral process, grounded in mutual trust and cooperation among South Sudanese stakeholders. This approach aims to tackle outstanding challenges and create a conducive atmosphere for the effective implementation of the peace agreement, particularly in the lead-up to the December elections.