President Ramaphosa honours Thabo Mbeki on 80th birthday

President Cyril Ramaphosa has honoured former President Thabo Mbeki for his wisdom and contributions to democratic South Africa.

In his message to Mbeki on his 80th birthday, Ramaphosa has promised that Mbeki will live to see South Africa rise to its full potential.He was speaking in a recorded video message."On the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the constitution, you said a leader should not lie but understand the challenges.

"It is more important now than ever that we remember why we've been elected. We were not elected to distract our people with false hope and promises," Ramaphosa said. "We want to tell you that we are steadily rebuilding our country back. We're rebuilding, restoring the economy and creating opportunities for our people."

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