ANC welcomes the 2023 State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa
9 February 2023
The African National Congress welcomes the decisive State of the Nation Address which was delivered by president Cyril Ramaphosa this evening, Thursday 09 February 2023.
The 2023 SONA addresses the most immediate tasks which include drastically reducing the severity of load shedding and its impact. The President has made it clear that with the challenges the country faces, it cannot be business as usual. He has announced a number of concrete measures and programs that will set South Africa on a renewed growth and development path.
The ANC also welcomes the announcement of the state of national disaster as a decisive step to solve the energy crisis. We also welcome the move to buy locally because we believe local is Lekker.
We will not be distracted by the side shows of some opposition and undemocratic parties as we are entirely determined to take all necessary measures to free the people of South Africa from the yokes of poverty, unemployment, inequality, the rising cost of living, crime and corruption. This State of the Nation Address is about seeing hope where there is despair. It is about showing a way out of these crises. To do navigate the way towards growing economy we have to build an inclusive economy, which must enable black and women industrialists as well as small businesses and cooperatives.