Corné_Mulder
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Corné_Mulder
@MulderCorn
Leader of VF Plus. Member of the South African Parliament. Leier van VF Plus. Lid van die Parlement van Suid-Afrika.



Resident of Robert Sobukwe town, formerly known as Graaff Reinet, are marching in support of the name change of the historic town. Graaff Reinet was established in 1786 and named after the then-governor of the Cape Colony, Cornelis Jacob van de Graaff. The name change for the town to Robert Sobukwe town was gazetted in February and formal objections to the name change closed on the 6th of March. Two weeks ago residents opposing the name change took to the streets in protest. #SABCNEWS








We received the letter of condolence from H. E. @CyrilRamaphosa following the martyrdom of Imam Khamenei. Iran and South Africa have deep-rooted friendship.



Today, the First Deputy Secretary-General of the ANC, Cde Nomvula Mokonyane, will visit the Iranian Embassy in Pretoria to sign the condolence book and convey the ANC’s condolences to the people of Iran following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA CALLS FOR DIALOGUE IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND CONDENMS INTERNATIONAL LAW VIOLATIONS President @CyrilRamaphosa and the Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses deep concern regarding the escalation of tensions in the Middle East. These developments pose a serious threat to regional and international peace and security, with far-reaching humanitarian, diplomatic and economic consequences. President Ramaphosa calls on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and to act in a manner consistent with international iaw, international humanitarian law and the principles of the United Nations Charter. Article 51 of the UN Charter provides for self-defence only when a state has been subjected to an armed invasion. Anticipatory self-defence is not permitted under international law and self-defence cannot be based on assumption or anticipation. Experience has repeatedly demonstrated that there can be no military solution to fundamentally political problems that can and should be resolved diplomatically. Military confrontation has never delivered sustainable peace, nor has it addressed the legitimate grievances that underlie conflict. Long-term peace and stability can only be achieved through inclusive dialogue and a genuine commitment to justice and coexistence. President Ramaphosa therefore, reiterates his call for intensified diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and create space for continued meaningful negotiations. "We urge the international community, including multilateral institutions and regional partners, to redouble efforts aimed at promoting mediation and peaceful resolution. As a nation that has emerged from conflict through dialogue and reconciliation, South Africa remains steadfast in its belief that peace is not only possible, but imperative for the shared future of the Middle East and the world", said President Ramaphosa. ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA





