President Cyril Ramaphosa says it is noteworthy that South Africa was able to have a peaceful transition.
Ramaphosa has addressed the South African National Defence Forces Interfaith Service at the Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre in Kimberley.
Ramaphosa says the celebration of Armed Forces Day in Kimberley this week cannot be understated.
“They occur as our nation celebrates the change of leadership in the governing party without having any appetite for senseless bloodshed, because our defence force is led by wise men and women who abide by the supremacy of our constitution and the rule of law.”
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