Ramaphosa
JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his New Year's message to emphasise the call for a ceasefire in Gaza and support for Palestinians.
Ramaphosa says that a dialogue towards lasting peace has to be established.
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"As a country that itself emerged from a bitter past to build a united nation, we will continue to work for reconciliation, peace, and an end to conflict and war," he said.