Ramaphosa says US election results could usher in new era [SOUND]

# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Democrats’ gains in the US midterm elections could usher in a new era in international relations. He says changes in the US House and Senate could influence global trade, investment and geopolitical relations. Ramaphosa was speaking in Johannesburg after voting in today’s elections. He reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to maintaining good bilateral relations with Washington, while emphasising the country’s sovereignty and right to advance its national interests: