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Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will attend the inauguration of His Excellency President Duma Boko at the National Stadium in Gaborone, Botswana.

President Boko was elected after his party, the Umbrella for Democratic Change successfully won the 13th General elections held on the 30th of October 2024.

The Deputy President is attending the inauguration as delegated by President Cyril Ramaphosa who following the announcement of President Boko’s victory, congratulated him and reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to working closely with Botswana, as a valued neighbour, to realise the regional integration agenda in pursuit of Africa’s prosperity. 
 
South Africa and Botswana enjoy strong political, economic, and social relations, which date back to pre-independence in Botswana, during the struggle against colonialism and apartheid in South Africa. 

South Africa wishes President Duma Boko and the Botswana government well in this democratic transition and looks forward to supporting the country’s efforts toward economic growth and prosperity. 
 

Issued by the Presidency