President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged citizens to participate in the upcoming National Dialogue process, saying public involvement is essential to preserving democracy and accountability.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed South Africa’s Constitution for continuing to protect freedom of expression, upholding the rule of law and making sure everyone is held accountable.

Ramaphosa made the remarks in his weekly newsletter on Monday, 25 May.

“As we mark thirty years since the adoption of our country’s constitution this month, we can reflect with pride on the political culture we have built as a nation – a culture that is robust, participatory, continuously evolving and firmly anchored in the democratic values we hold dear.

“We are fortunate to live in a society with a vibrant public space and deeply engaged citizens who know that they have a voice, and more importantly, that their voice matters,” he wrote.