President Cyril Ramaphosa says more South Africans as well as business are confident in the direction the country is taking which is good news for job creation and economic growth.
Ramaphosa wrote this in his letter to the nation today.
He says that the improved sentiment is informed by the effective transition to the Government of National Unity (GNU), with enjoys wide support across society and progress in addressing challenges such as those in the energy and transport sectors.
Ramaphosa says improved citizen and business confidence in the country’s growth prospects must be harnessed to make a real difference in the lives of all South Africans.
He says improved investment sentiment will improve the country’s fiscus to allow for increased expenditure on infrastructure and social services and create more jobs and opportunities.
Ramaphosa adds that a firm foundation for growth has been laid by the GNU and the country is heading in the right direction.
Just over 100 days have passed since the members of the Government of National Unity were sworn into office. In that time, we have witnessed a marked increase in confidence in the direction of our country.
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— Cyril Ramaphosa (@CyrilRamaphosa) October 14, 2024
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