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Ramaphosa hails 30 Years of Democracy Review Report as “an honest and critical appraisal” of the country.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted that although the government has improved the lives of its residents significantly over the past 30 years, the promise of 1994 has not yet materialized into a real shift for millions of South Africans.
The 30-Year Review Report examines the efforts made by the nation as a whole to create a democratic, prosperous, and free South Africa.
Speaking during the 30-Year Review Report’s launch, he emphasized that there is still space for improvement when it comes to expanding the economy and tackling issues like underdevelopment, unemployment, poverty, and inequality.
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He said that the story of 30 years of democracy contained in this report is an honest and critical appraisal.
“That is why we must, and we will continue to work in earnest to resolve the challenges that are holding back our progress, we continue our efforts to overcome the energy crisis, to implement structural reforms to boost economic growth, to drive programmes that create more employment, and to improve the capacity of the state to deliver services,”
“South Africa today is a valued member of the international fellowship of nations. We pursue a progressive foreign policy rooted in advancing the African Agenda, in social justice and solidarity, and in support of multilateralism. Yet we know that still much more needs to be done.
“We are contending with slow economic growth, high unemployment, poverty, inequality and underdevelopment. What is made clear by this Review Report is that the task of consolidating our democratic gains is not just the responsibility of the state. It is a responsibility that we all share. Just as we stood together to overcome COVID-19, just as we have united to confront other crises, we can overcome this period of difficulty in the life of our nation together,”
“The story of 30 years of democracy contained in this report is an honest and critical appraisal. It presents both light and shade, both progress and challenges. It is a vital reference for anyone who wants to understand the last 30 years and for everyone who wants to look into our future. It is our hope and expectation that this Review Report will be studied in detail and that its findings will be applied. This 30 Year Review Report is much more than a chronicle of a changing nation.
“As we chart the path ahead for our democracy, we will look to this Report as a valuable instrument for transformation, progress and growth. Let us make this a living document that inspires, encourages and guides us as we continue to build a democratic, prosperous and free South Africa,”
President Cyril Ramaphosa
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