Ramaphosa calls for permanent African representation on UN Security Council

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By Liesl Smit


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President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will use its virtual presence at the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for Africa to have a permanent representation on the UN Security Council.

The UN is currently meeting in New York for its 75th General Assembly.

Topics under discussion over several days include the Covid-19 pandemic, racism, inequality, climate change and poverty.

Ramaphosa, who addressed the assembly yesterday, says an inclusive future should be built for all the world’s citizens:

Ramaphosa dedicated his weekly newsletter to the 75th UN General Assembly:

 

 

Liesl Smit
Liesl Smit
Liesl is the Smile 90.4FM News Manager. She has been at Smile since 2016, with nearly 20 years experience in the radio industry, including reading news, field reporting and producing. In 2008 she won the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Award, Western Cape region. liesl@smile904.fm

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