President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended an olive branch to the United States and those at home who may be concerned about the treatment of minority groups.
Ramaphosa on Sunday addressed the nation on matters relating to the G20, where he thanked all South Africans for their participation.
While praising the efforts that contributed to the hosting of the summit last weekend, the president relayed a list of positive messages he had received from dignitaries.
Noting the abscence of the United States (US), Ramaphosa said that South Africans offered the US “nothing but goodwill and friendship”.
He reiterated that the stance taken by the US was formed on “baseless and false allegations”, but turned his attention to the groups at home who he stated were propagating the message across the Atlantic.
Ramaphosa noted that the next item on government’s agenda was the next phase of the National Dialogue, and urged all South Africans to have their say, especially those who feel aggrieved.
“As we invite people to participate, we also invite those who are spreading misinformation about our country to bring their concerns and solutions to the National Dialogue.
“We must never allow others to try to redefine our country and cause divisions among us or dictate who we are as a nation,” said the president.
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