Kgalalelo Setlhare
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday afternoon hosted the President of the Republic of South Sudan Salva Kiir in Pretoria.
The presidents were expected to discuss issues of mutual concern.
Ramaphosa’s office said both leaders discussed the implementation of the revitalised peace agreements of August 2018 and the ongoing war in the Republic of South Sudan.
South Sudan was first recognised as an independent nation on July 9 2011, making it the 54th country in Africa.
During his visit, President Salva Kiir will also reach out to other South African leaders to encourage business investments between both countries, as South Sudan looks to build a long- lasting relationship with South Africa.
Since the start of the conflict in Sudan on 15 April, thousands have been fleeing across the border daily to South Sudan, the majority of whom are South Sudanese returnees who are now coming back to the country
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