Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is leading the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) in South Africa.
To execute his mandate, Uhuru has been meeting various stakeholder groups and engaging them in the elections South Africans have described as defining.
On Tuesday, Uhuru held a meeting with the African Diplomatic Corps, where their discussions focused on ensuring a transparent, fair, and peaceful electoral process.
He also talked about strengthening the shared commitment to democracy and stability across the African continent.
Uhuru also highlighted the joint efforts of African nations to support South Africa during this pivotal moment, as he emphasised on the role of diplomatic channels in fostering a secure environment for voters and ensuring the integrity of the electoral outcomes.
He also emphasised the crucial importance of regional cooperation and solidarity ahead of Wednesday's National and Provincial Elections.
Since he arrived in South Africa as leader of the AUEOM, Uhuru has participated in a significant pre-election debriefing and peer-exchange session with the heads of International Electoral Observation Missions (IEOMs), met with the National Operational and Intelligent Structure (NATJOINS) led by South African Police Service Major General Mashadi Selepe and representatives from the South African Council of Churches.
He also met with Media Monitoring Africa, South Africa's Minister of Home Affairs, Aaron Motsoaledi, and the Commissioners of the Electoral Commission of South Africa, led by Chairman Mosotho Moepya.
On Monday, Uhuru reiterated his commitment to maintaining a neutral ground in South Africa’s general election slated for Wednesday.
“We are here to observe the people of South Africa exercise their democratic right, we have no preconceived outcomes or anything,” he said in a press conference.
“We just want to see the people of South Africa having an opportunity to express their will...and for us, this is the job that we have."
South Africans are set to vote in the most pivotal election since the racist system of apartheid ended in 1994.
More than 27 million people are registered to cast their ballots in a poll that highlights growing political fragmentation after 30 years of democracy.
A record 70 parties and 11 independents are contesting an election that will see South Africans vote for a new Parliament and nine provincial legislatures.