This is to allow the president to concentrate on critical issues facing the country. 

In a statement on Thursday, the Presidency said Ramaphosa was due to participate in the 74th general assembly of the United Nations and related global meetings in New York on September 23 - 26.

The President has, however, decided to remain in South Africa to attend to the implementation of government’s urgent measures on gender-based violence, the restoration of order and stability in areas affected by public violence, and to oversee initiatives to turn around the economy.

Over the next few days and weeks, Ramaphosa will be meeting communities, civil society and structures of government on concrete actions to address public concerns and challenges.

“This is a time for leadership from across society to mobilise their respective constituencies in support of economic progress and rebuilding the social and moral fabric of society. Government is stepping up its own contribution to this collective effort,” Ramaphosa said.

Together with Cabinet colleagues, including the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster, the President and Deputy President David Mabuza will be focused on the implementation of plans outlined in this year’s State of the Nation Address and the Presidency Budget Vote 2019/2020, the Presidency said.

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