
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, after he was re-elected to office in a runoff election.
Erdoğan has been President of the European country since 2014.
“Türkiye held its presidential and parliamentary elections on 14 May 2023, followed by a runoff in the presidential election on Sunday, 28 May 2023. President Erdoğan was successfully elected in the runoff.
“President Ramaphosa said South Africa looks forward to working with Türkiye, under President Erdoğan, to solidify existing strong relations at the bilateral and multilateral levels,” a statement issued by the Presidency read.
Turkey and South Africa maintain enjoyed bilateral relations for more than 30 years.
“South Africa and Türkiye share common platforms in multilateral forums such as the G20, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and are active participants in the various organs of the United Nations to which both countries belong,” the statement read. – SAnews.gov.za

Pearl Girl
Now Now – immediately / soon. A confusing phrase for non-locals meaning sometime soon – sooner than just now but quicker than right now.Example: “We’re going to the beach now now!” (But first we have to pack our swimming gear, stop at gas station and maybe get some snacks…).
Lord Pistachio
Sarmie – sandwich [saam-ie] A slang word for sandwich.