Angie Motshekga is currently South Africa’s acting president: Here’s the reason why

Angie Motshekga, the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, is currently serving as South Africa’s Acting President.

That’s because President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently on a working visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho at the invitation of His Majesty King Letsie III.

In addition, deputy-president Paul Mashatile is also on a working visit to the United Kingdom and Ireland, where he is hoping to improve trade and investment relations, which have been stagnant for years. 

South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho enjoy strong relations

Meanwhile, during his visit to Lesotho, President Ramaphosa will participate in the Kingdom’s 58th Independence Day and Bicentennial Celebrations.

The Bicentennial Celebration of the founding of the Basotho Nation by Morena Moshoeshoe I and Independence Day are being held at the Setsoto Stadium in Maseru.

“President Ramaphosa will deliver remarks during the celebrations to commemorate the Basotho Nation’s rich heritage, as well as the extraordinary achievements of Morena Moshoeshoe I and the indelible impact he had on the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho,” the Presidency said in a statement. 

The Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho enjoy strong and cordial bilateral relations and cooperation in a number of fields, including in the water sector.

His Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa undertakes a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho to attend the 58th Lesotho Independence Day and Bicentennial Celebration at the invitation of King Letsie III.#BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍 pic.twitter.com/PsJgbeVuFc— The Presidency 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) October 4, 2024