He was addressing a gathering in Lynnwood, east of Pretoria, as part of the governing party's campaign prior to the country's May 8 general election.
African National Congress president Cyril Ramaphosa 'in conversation' with communities in Pretoria on Monday night, 29 April 2019. Ramaphosa was canvassing for votes ahead of the May 8 general election. Picture: African News Agency .
African National Congress president Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday night said South Africa would never experience chaotic land grabs, despite simmering tensions over government’s land reform programme. He was addressing a gathering in Lynnwood, east of Pretoria, as part of the governing party’s campaign prior to the country’s May 8 general election.
Ramaphosa’s engagement with the affluent community was “part of our deliberate efforts to engage with diverse sectors thus giving effect to our commitment to renewal and igniting the cusp of hope in the nation”, according to the ANC.
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