President Cyril Ramaphosa has received a courtesy call from Prince William at Genadendal, the official residence of the President in Cape Town on Tuesday.

The Prince of Wales is in South Africa to host the 4th Annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony which is taking place in Cape Town on November 6, 2024.

🇿![CDATA[]]>🇦 His Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa receives a courtesy call from His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales at Genadendal, the official residence of the President in Cape Town, Western Cape.

The Prince of Wales is in South Africa to host the 4th Annual Earthshot Prize… pic.twitter.com/eW1mPVKF8S
— The Presidency 🇿![CDATA[]]>🇦 (@PresidencyZA) November 5, 2024

According to a statement from the Presidency, Ramaphosa and Prince William held discussions on a number of key issues of mutual interest.

The Presidency said that Prince William’s visit is a sign of the strong ties that the United Kingdom, including the Royal Family has with South Africa, and is also step towards the deepening of these historic ties.

His Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa receives a courtesy call from His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) at Genadendal, the official residence of the President in Cape Town, Western Cape.… pic.twitter.com/j2JPS4f8k3
— The Presidency 🇿![CDATA[]]>🇦 (@PresidencyZA) November 5, 2024

An Instagram post from the official account for the Prince and Princess of Wales said: A pleasure to meet with President @cyrilramaphosa today. Thank you for the warm welcome here in South Africa.“

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales (@princeandprincessofwales)

Earthshot Prize

The Earthshot Prize shines a light on the impact of climate change, environmental degradation and pollution, as well as the solutions people and communities across the globe create, according to a statement from the Presidency.

“South Africa is pleased to be the host country for this year’s awards, especially because of the focus this initiative places on the impact climate change and environmental degradation has on the African Continent,” the Presidency said.

The Presidency said that the awards have created local jobs and offered an opportunity for artists and designers in the country to showcase their talent.

The Prince of Wales is in South Africa to host the 4th Annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony, on 6 November 2024. The Earthshot Prize shines a light on the impact of climate change, environmental degradation and pollution, as well as the creative solutions people and communities… pic.twitter.com/9wKiUiIMLa
— The Presidency 🇿![CDATA[]]>🇦 (@PresidencyZA) November 5, 2024

IOL