President Cyril Ramapahosa attended the Eagle Christian Church in Bloemanda, Bloemfontein, to address members of the Mangaung Metro Municipality (MMM) on 29 March 2024.
The President was delighted to celebrate Good Friday with the congregants and was accompanied by the Free State premier, Mxolisi Dukwana as well as MMM mayor, Gregory Nthatisi. The President expressed his gratitude towards the congregants of the church and the good work that they are doing in the community.
He further urged community members to vote accordingly on 29 May 2024. “I’m not here to campaign but rather to solicit prayers on three issues. Please continue praying for the government to serve the people of South Africa and to ensure that we improve the lives of our people, also pray for very peaceful elections,” said Ramaphosa.
He further urged the church to for pray for the Independent Electoral Commission as they have a mammoth task ahead of them. “They have to ensure the elections are well-run, they are free and fair and credible,” mentioned the President.
He further mentioned that the church service was very uplifting for him and that he looks forward to a next visit.
Abigail Visagie
abigail@mahareng.co.za
