# President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated the importance of the upcoming local government elections in strengthening South Africa’s democracy. Speaking at the Premier Soccer League offices in Johannesburg, Ramaphosa discussed the growing number of political parties, with more than 540 registered on the IEC database. Ramaphosa says restoring public trust requires leadership that puts communities first. He called on political parties to prioritise the interests of citizens above those of individual leaders:
Ramaphosa calls for public-centred leadership ahead of elections [SOUND]
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