President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State visit to UK leaves Mzansi up in arms: “Living his best life”
- President Cyril Ramaphosa has touched down in the United Kingdom ahead of his state visit with King Charles III
- The visit has raised many eyebrows, with citizens annoyed by the timing of the trip given South Africa’s woes
- Ramaphosa is the first world leader to be hosted by King Charles since he was crowned earlier this year
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LONDON - President Cyril Ramaphosa’s arrival in the United Kingdom for his state visit with King Charles III has caused quite a stir on social media.
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The prestigious visit will include a ceremonial welcome outside Buckingham Palace and a meeting with UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. It is the first state visit hosted by King Charles.
Here’s what social media users are saying about the visit:
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Rogerio Ngobeni said:
“UK must grant him citizenship and not come back South Africa is falling apart.”
Genesis B Mdhluli posted:
“Busy travelling while we have serious issues here.”
Magoshu Selala commented:
“His enemies will criticize him for visiting.”
Kabza Vee Mathe said:
“Tell Prince Charles that Eskom doesn’t have money to buy diesel.”
Dennis Manzi wrote:
“Travel safe my favourite and best president ever since Mandela.”
Allistair Ella Visagie added:
“Stage 5 Loadshedding and the president is catching flights and living his best life, ANC regular staff has no salaries.”
Taking to Twitter, the presidency shared that Ramaphosa will be hosted for the state visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from Tuesday, 22 November, to Wednesday, 23 November.
South Africa’s High Commissioner to the UK, Kingsley Mamabolo, told SABC News that the visit is a great symbolism.
He said the trip could be turned into concrete positive achievements.
UK all set to welcome Ramaphosa on his state visit next week, SA unimpressed: “More loans loading”
Briefly News also reported President Cyril Ramaphosa would travel to the United Kingdom (UK) for his scheduled state visit at the invitation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort.
The UK said it’s prepared to host Ramaphosa and the first lady Tshepo Motsepe next week, and Ramphosa will be the first head of state hosted by the newly crowned king, reported ENCA.
According to TimesLIVE, Antony Phillipson, the British High Commissioner to South Africa, said Ramaphosa’s next visit is momentous for both countries.
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