@businessinsiderssa: “Peaceful protest is democracy in action.” — Cyril Ramaphosa South African President Cyril Ramaphosa praised citizens for largely peaceful demonstrations, saying protesters had exercised a constitutional right in a responsible manner. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the Google Cloud Summit in Johannesburg, Ramaphosa said the protests showed that civic engagement can remain lawful and orderly even during periods of heightened national tension. His remarks come amid growing public frustration over immigration, unemployment, and economic pressure, as the government faces increasing calls to address deep-rooted social concerns. --- This video is credited to @PresidencyZA

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