Ramaphosa says the country has once again demonstrated the strength of its democracy [SOUND]

# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the local government elections are proof of the enduring strength of South Africa’s democracy and the sovereign right of citizens to choose their representatives. A total of 14.9 million people voted in the elections, which saw the ANC secure the majority of votes nationally. Delivering the keynote address following the declaration of the final results of the elections in Gauteng yesterday evening, Ramaphosa called on the incoming councillors to take up their responsibilities and serve communities: