INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
ANI | Updated: May 12, 2019 19:50 ISTTibet, May 12 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Sunday congratulated President of South
Africa Cyril Ramaphosa for his victory in the elections.In a letter to President Ramaphosa, he said: "South Africa has great potential for
development and prosperity
The people of South Africa have worked hard to promote peace, democracy, and equality, in the spirit of truth and reconciliation
I'm hopeful that under your leadership the country will continue to progress, particularly in improving the lives of the less
privileged."Dalai Lama also wished Ramaphosa success in meeting the challenges that lie ahead.On May 11, South Africa's ruling African
National Congress (ANC) won the general election securing 57.51 per cent votes.The party retained its majority in the parliament, albeit
President Ramaphosa, who replaced Zuma last year, now faces the challenge of regaining public confidence in a party beset with internal
divisions.The main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), experienced a two per cent dip in its vote share from 2014 and secured
20.76 per cent votes.The turnout for this year's general elections too witnessed a drop, with around 65 per cent of people exercising their
franchise, reflecting a general voter apathy towards political parties and their promises.South Africa has a parliamentary system of
The country's National Assembly comprises 400 members
