South Africa: President designates Minister Gwede Mantashe as Acting President

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in terms of Section 90(1)(b) of the Constitution, designated Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe as the Acting President of the Republic of South Africa from 18 to 22 May 2025.

This designation flows from the simultaneous Working Visits by President Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile to the United States of America and the Republic of France respectively.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa.

Written by: Staff Writer

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