PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT-ELECT DUMA BOKO OF BOTSWANA ON ELECTION OUTCOME

• President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated President-Elect Duma Boko and the people of Botswana following the successful elections in the country.
• Ramaphosa praised the Umbrella for Democratic Change coalition for its victory and acknowledged the peaceful transition of power after 58 years of governance by the Botswana Democratic Party.
• The South African President expressed optimism about strengthening relations and cooperation between the two nations, viewing Botswana’s electoral success as a significant sign of democratic progress in the region.

President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his warm congratulations to President-Elect Duma Boko, as well as to the government and people of the Republic of Botswana, on the success of the recently concluded elections in South Africa’s neighbouring nation.

President Ramaphosa commends the Umbrella for Democratic Change coalition on its electoral success under the leadership of President-Elect Boko and welcomes outgoing President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s preparations for a transition following 58 years of governance by the Botswana Democratic Party.

President Ramaphosa stated: “The success of the election in our sister nation is an important and affirming demonstration of democratic maturity in our region and on our continent. As South Africa, we look forward to deepening our fraternal relations and cooperation with the Republic of Botswana, resulting in outcomes that will benefit both our nations.” 

ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA