President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the Government and people of South
Africa, offered his warm congratulations to President-Elect Hakainde Hichilema of the
Republic of Zambia.
President Ramaphosa says the success of the recent Presidential election provides
the basis for continued stability and development in the Republic of Zambia and,
through this, in the Southern African region.
President Ramaphosa expresses his appreciation to the Government and electoral
authority of the Republic of Zambia for holding a successful election amid the danger
of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The President also offers his appreciation to Outgoing President Edgar Lungu for his
leadership during his term in office and his role as a partner for peace and
development within the Southern African Development Community and the African
Union.
Media enquiries:
Tyrone Seale, Acting Spokesperson to President Ramaphosa –
media@presidency.gov.za
ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Pretoria
