President Ramaphosa to address the nation on national security concerns
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation on July 13 regarding critical national security issues, following public allegations made against senior political leaders and SAPS officials.
This was confirmed by the presidency in a statement released on July 10.
According to the South African Government News Agency, the upcoming address follows a media briefing held by KZN Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on July 6, during which he presented several serious allegations implicating high-level officials.
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At the time, Ramaphosa was attending the Brics summit in Brazil.
'The president undertook to attend to this development on his return from Brazil, given the implications for national security,' a statement from the presidency read.
It confirmed that Ramaphosa has since been engaged in consultations regarding the matter and will now take the nation into his confidence.
'Ramaphosa has been seized with this matter in recent days and will, following various consultations, take the nation into his confidence on Sunday.'
The address will be broadcast on major television and radio channels and streamed across various digital platforms.
South Africans are encouraged to tune in for the official update.
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