South Africans React to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Trip to the UK to Attend Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

• President Cyril Ramaphosa travels to the United Kingdom to attend the late Queen Elizabeth's funeral
• Ramaphosa is first headed to the United States of America to discuss trade relations ahead of the state funeral
• Mzansi reacts on social media to the president's work trip abroad, and they feel he should be focused on the troubles at home

The Office of the Presidency announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa will, on the 19 of September, join other world leaders at Westminster Abbey to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

"Following his arrival in London on Sunday, 18 September, the President will attend The King’s Reception – a reception hosted by His Majesty King Charles III in honour of Heads of State and Government and guests invited to attend the State Funeral Service – at Buckingham Palace."

According to News 24, The president will first travel to the United States of America, which is South Africa's third largest trade partner, to strengthen relations.

"The United States is a major export market for South Africa, a significant source of foreign direct investment (FDI), technology transfer, development assistance and tourism.

South Africans responded to the president's travels on Twitter:

@LadyWhoIsBlack asked:

"I don’t understand where you’re going when SA clearly has electricity problems that need your leadership. What are your advisors advising you on President?"

@dramadelinquent said:

"Makes no difference whether he’s here or not. No work gets done anyway."

@Andrew67500920 commented:

"Any reasonable president would attend to urgent matters at home and strike an oil deal with Russia. Kodwa ke wena President Cyril Ramaphosa, you've got Colonial Clerk duties to fulfill, be sure to take Thuli, Angie and Tito with you."

@raatkirani213 suggested:

"How about working visits to solve our energy crisis? Like seriously, do you not care about this country!!! Stop traveling abroad and sort out the crisis at home."

@OdwaMtatambi said:

"Safe travels, my President. Let's build this economy and country brick by brick. Forget all the naysayers and focus on the mission at hand. Let's make South Africa great again."

@clinty10111 stated:

"But we have a crisis? 50% of the country will not have electricity at a given time today? Is this acceptable under the ANC?"

@Omphile94401185 tweeted:

"He must bring our diamond back."

President Cyril Ramaphosa pays tribute to late Queen Elizabeth II, glorifies her reign as noble and virtuous

Briefly News recently reported that President Cyril Ramaphosa's office released a statement on Thursday, 9 September, celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign as "a noble and virtuous example" to the world.

President Ramaphosa extended his sincere and profound condolences to His Majesty King Charles III on the passing of his mother, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

Source: Briefly News