President Cyril Ramaphosa Says South Africa Will Rise Above Its Issues, Citizens Call for Action

• President Cyril Ramaphosa used his weekly newsletter to touch on some major issues affecting the country
• Ramaphosa said that South Africa will rise above adversity despite the numerous challenges citizens face daily
• The president’s weekly newsletter gained mixed reactions from citizens, with many expressing their frustration

JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa believes that the country will rise above adversity despite the numerous challenges citizens face daily.

In his weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa addressed several key issues that are affecting the country, including loadshedding. He said the government has taken steps to improve generating capacity to end the continuous blackouts that have been affecting South Africans for more than a decade.

He said the procurement of renewable energy has been accelerated while making energy generation more accessible to the private sector. Ramaphosa added that they are working closely with Eskom to improve performance of the power stations.

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The president said that the recovery of the country’s economy and society is underway. According to TimesLIVE, he said South Africa’s Gross domestic product grew by 1.6%, making it higher than pre-pandemic levels.

Ramaphosa said 1.5 million jobs were created in the last year. He said the government is revitalising its National Youth Service to create work opportunities for 50,000 young people.

“The road to recovery and to building a better South Africa will be a long one. But we will get there if we act decisively, and we act together,” he said.

The president’s weekly newsletter gained mixed reactions from citizens, with many expressing their frustration on social media. Here’s what some had to say:

@GenduToit said:

“While we pay for ministers’ fuel to run their generators to have a lekka festive season.”

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@Cde_Thami wrote:

“Mr Pres, we don't need poetry, we want action, low interest rate, low fuel prices, job opportunities and a safe environment. If you can ensure that then we will rally behind you 100%.”

@Motlotlegi_ commented:

“The nation is definitely bracing itself against harsh winds.”

Ramaphosa says fixing broken system at Eskom will take time, SA frustrated: "Talking instead of doing"

Briefly News also reported that President Cyril Ramaphosa briefed reporters in Philippi, Khayelitsha about the government's plan to address the problems faced by Eskom on Saturday.

Ramaphosa said the problems at Eskom are complicated, but the government is committed to bringing loadshedding to an end, reported EWN. When the president was asked when South Africa can expect the energy crisis to end, he said:

"There can’t be a time frame when you are dealing with a broken system. You need to repair the broken system. It’s been so for quite a long time."

Source: Briefly News