Media Statement

 

3 March 2024

 

President Ramaphosa receives briefing on Sudan

 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 3 March 2024, held a meeting with the Vice President of the Transitional Sovereign Council of the Republic of Sudan, Mr Malik Agar Eyre Nganyoufa. The purpose of the meeting was to brief the President on the developments towards peace in Sudan.

 

President Ramaphosa welcomed the briefing and expressed South Africa’s support for dialogue between the warring factions. The President further reiterated the call for an immediate ceasefire that will alleviate the suffering and humanitarian catastrophe facing the Sudanese people, especially women and children.

 

President Ramaphosa looks forward to meeting with General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council.

 

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – media@enquires.gov.za

 

Issued by: The Presidency

Pretoria

 

www.thepresidency.gov.za