President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed support from the public on GNU. Picture: The Presidency/X
President Cyril Ramphosa on Thursday, said the government of national unity (GNU) will usher in developments and opportunities for South Africans and would lead the process of economic growth.
“I speak glowingly about the Government of National Unity because we are in a new era in the political and economic life of our country. This is an era that is pregnant with many possibilities and very good possibilities for our country,” Ramaphosa said.
“On the political level, it has stabalised, as government we have united as the 10 political parties working together and ensuring that we have a strong, effective government that will lead the process of development, transformation, and economic growth in our country and to address the socio-economic challenges our people are facing.”
He was addressing the media on Thursday after his question and answer session before the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) in Cape Town.
Ramaphosa was excited to speak about the opportunities the Government of National Unity (GNU) would be bringing the nation.
Ramaphosa said he was glad many people supported the GNU.
“As I have travelled through the length and breadth of our country I have find there is so much support,” he said.
“Of course, we still need to explain to our people what animal this is and has we explain and people get to grips with it they understand better and appreciate the efforts we are making to develop the fortunes of our country and improve the lives of our people going forward.”
On Wednesday, Ramaphosa hosted a dinner with all political leaders of parts that are signatories to the GNU.
The purpose of the dinner is to provide an opportunity for a review on the functioning of the GNU thus far and to discuss in detail the formulation of a dispute resolution mechanism.
“I had a wonderful dinner with the members of the Government of National Unity. We broke bread together and we were able to talk about a variety of issues, including how are supposed to function and the number of issues that we discussed are issued that will empower us to continue working as a united collective in leading this country forward,” Ramphosa said.
On Friday, Ramaphosa will be signing the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill into law at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. He did not divulge any information because he stated he did not want to ‘steal the thunder’ of what will be taking place.
Ramaphosa also expressed his concern for the ailing health of former finance minister Pravin Gordhan and wished his family strength during this difficult time.
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