LunagisthubSouth African President Appoints Acting President During Absence
In a recent development, President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, as the Acting President of South Africa. This decision comes as both President Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile are currently out of the country.
The appointment was made in accordance with Section 90(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, which allows for the delegation of presidential authority when both the President and Deputy President are unable to fulfill their duties. President Ramaphosa is currently on an official visit to Ireland and will later attend the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, Belgium .
During this period, Minister Motshekga will serve as Acting President of the Republic of South Africa, overseeing the country’s affairs in the absence of the President and Deputy President.
This development has drawn comparisons to a similar situation in Nigeria last October, where President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima were both out of the country, sparking concerns about a potential leadership vacuum. However, the South African presidency has emphasized that the Constitution allows for the delegation of power in such situations, ensuring the continuity of governance .
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