6thParliament: 'We're watching you' - opposition as 'humbled' Ramaphosa elected president
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the first sitting of the National Assembly on the occasion of his election as the president of the Republic of South Africa. Photo: Jairus Mmutle/GCIS.Photo: GCIS.Photo: GCIS.Photo: GCIS.Photo: GCIS.Photo: GCIS.Photo: GCIS.Parliament -
In congratulating Ramaphosa on his election, DA leader Mmusi Maimane said they needed a Parliament that worked for all South Africans.He also said his party would be the first to support Ramaphosa if he took decisions in the interests of the country. Malema also warned the re-elected president about listening to white monopoly capital such as the Ruperts and Opperheimers."Once you listen to the white monopoly capital, you must know that you are unlikely to finish your term.Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Groenewald said there was a huge responsibility on Ramaphosa's shoulders.
UDM leader Bantu Holomisa said if Ramaphosa applied a non-partisan approach, he would get a lot of support from the House.ATM leader Vuyo Zungula said they wanted practical solutions to problems facing the country. "We are excited and we commit to work hard, do what is in the best interests of our people," Mantashe said.
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