Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Edgar  Lungu say delay could raise suspicion and undermine peace and stability in that country

Zambian President Edgar Lungu, who heads the  SADC organ on politics, defense and security cooperation called on President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria today.

They were briefed by Zambian Foreign Minister Joseph Malanj who headed the SADC election observation team to the DRC poll.

They agreed with the observers and the election had been generally peaceful  can secured the right of the Congolese people to vote.

They commended the UN peacekeepers  MONUSCO and the   DRC security rotes for supporting the electoral commission.

They assured the people the DRC of SADC’s support and solidarity.

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He supports national reconciliation, socio economic development and a lasting political solution in that country laid low by instability.

President Cyril Ramaphosa wishes President Elect Andry Rajoelina well in his term as the president of Madagascar. 

He praises both Rajoelina and Marc Ravalomanana, who contested the runoff presidential election, for working together in ensuring that the interests of the people of Madagascar come first by accepting the run-off results.

The South African government notes with satisfaction a report by the SADC Election Observer Mission comprising of observers from South Africa that the election was orderly and  professionally conducted  within the requirements of the legal framework of Madagascar.

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