What South Africa President did will Shock you, Can Buhari do this ?

President Cyril Ramaphosa has shocked South Africans as he was seen travelling to Durban in economy class.

It was on a Safair flight from Pretoria on Friday morning to attend the Covenant Fellowship Church International in eSikhaleni, Kwazulu Natal north coast.

President Ramaphosa

According to News24, Ramaphosa’s co-passengers snapped photos with the president which were shared on Twitter. While some commended the South African leader for cutting costs, some others were cynical, dismissing the gesture as a PR stunt.

Ramaphosa first left on second-row sitting in the Economy Class of Safair

Ramaphosa’s spokesperson Khusela Diko told News24 that the president will at all times use the mode of transport which is most practical, convenient and cost-effective for his duties.

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Ramaphosa, 65 years old, is South Africa’s fifth President. He succeeded Jacob Zuma on 15 February 2018. Zuma resigned after the African National Congress recalled him.