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Acting President Mantashe to Deliver Freedom Day Address as Ramaphosa Recovers from Illness

April 28, 2025
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President Cyril Ramaphosa will miss this year’s Freedom Day celebrations due to flu, with Acting President Gwede Mantashe stepping in to deliver the keynote address. The annual event commemorates South Africa’s historic 1994 democratic elections that ended apartheid.

Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed Ramaphosa’s condition, stating: “The President is under medical care for influenza and has been advised to rest. While disappointed to miss this important national occasion, his recovery remains the priority.”

Mantashe, the seasoned ANC chairperson and Mineral Resources Minister, is expected to address key themes including South Africa’s democratic progress and current challenges. The celebration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria will proceed with its full program of cultural performances and speeches.

Political analyst Professor Susan Booysen noted: “Mantashe’s address carries particular significance during this election year. His words may signal the ANC’s direction ahead of the polls.”

The Presidency has assured the public that Ramaphosa’s absence is temporary, with the 71-year-old leader expected to return to duties next week. Meanwhile, opposition parties have called for the celebrations to focus on addressing contemporary issues like unemployment and inequality.

Freedom Day marks the anniversary of South Africa’s first non-racial elections on April 27, 1994, when Nelson Mandela became the country’s first black president. This year’s event comes as the nation prepares for what may be its most competitive national elections since the end of apartheid.

Security has been heightened at the Union Buildings, where thousands are expected to gather for the celebrations. The event will be broadcast live on all major networks, allowing South Africans nationwide to participate in the commemoration.

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