The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa

17/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 17/08/2024 13:19

President Ramaphosa appoints Minister Angie Motshekga as Acting President

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Ms Angie Motshekga to serve as Acting President today, Saturday, 17 August 2024.

The appointment has been made in view of the President's Working Visit today to Harare, Zimbabwe, to participate in the 44th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community.

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - [email protected]

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria