Pretoria - Cabinet has joined President Jacob Zuma in congratulating Donald John Trump who was elected as the 45th President of the United States of America.
“[Cabinet] is confident that future engagements between South Africa and the USA will be of benefit to both countries,” said Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Jeff Radebe.
He was briefing media in Cape Town on Thursday on the outcomes of a Cabinet meeting held on 16 November 2016.
Cabinet also thanked all South Africans who united behind the national teams by watching the various matches and wearing the colours of the National Flag or the shirt of their favourite team.
“Let us continue to embrace and capture the sense of our national pride as our teams fly the country’s flag,” said Minister Radebe.
Cabinet congratulated South African Sevens star Seabelo Senatla, who was named World Rugby Men's Sevens Player of the Year for his stellar performances in 2016.
Cabinet further congratulated South African gold medalist Wayde van Niekerk, who was named male athlete of the Olympic Games by the Association of National Olympic Committee’s Awards which were held in Doha as well as Brad Binder who capped off his title-winning Moto3 campaign with victory in the season finale at Valencia racing circuit in Spain.
The Proteas, who won their test series over Australia, and Bafana Bafana who beat Senegal in a World-Cup qualifier match were also acknowledged.
“Cabinet wishes the Springboks well in their match against Italy and is confident that the defeat by England only serves to strengthen the team,” said Minister Radebe. – SAnews.gov.za
