South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that his country\u2019s positions on issues of justice are guided not by external pressure or shifting political winds, but by enduring moral and political principles. At the heart of these principles, he stressed, is South Africa\u2019s steadfast support for the Sahrawi people in their legitimate struggle for self-determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his weekly address, delivered alongside his participation in the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Japan, Ramaphosa underscored that Pretoria\u2019s foreign policy rests on respect for sovereignty, the defense of multilateralism, and the pursuit of justice. He emphasized that South Africa\u2019s position on Western Sahara is neither a product of short-term calculations nor political expediency, but rather a reflection of the nation\u2019s deep-rooted values and unwavering principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The president reaffirmed South Africa\u2019s backing of the Polisario Front and the Sahrawi people in their long-standing quest to complete the process of decolonization, describing the cause as part of his country\u2019s enduring commitment to international justice and the right of all peoples to independence and sovereignty. He further noted that this stance highlights South Africa\u2019s role as a \u201cpeacemaker\u201d on the African continent, firmly aligned with the principles of the African Union and the United Nations Charter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ramaphosa\u2019s message also carried a pointed undertone. It served as a direct counter to recent remarks by former South African president Jacob Zuma, who during a visit to Morocco publicly criticized the Polisario and voiced support for Rabat\u2019s position on Western Sahara. Those statements were seized upon by Moroccan media as a diplomatic victory. By contrast, Ramaphosa\u2019s declaration makes clear that the true leadership of South Africa remains firmly committed to the principles embodied by Nelson Mandela\u2019s legacy: justice, sovereignty, and the right of oppressed peoples to chart their own future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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