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Ramaphosa says New Year brings renewed hope:
The president released his year-end video message on Wednesday reflecting on the previous year and looking ahead to ...
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New Year Sparks Hope and Economic RecoveryIn 2025, South Africa improved its credit rating and reduced power outages, boosting confidence for job creation in 2026.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that 2025 established a strong foundation for economic progress.
- He highlighted achievements including hosting the G20 summit, easing load shedding, and upgrading the sovereign credit rating for the first time in 20 years.
- The president acknowledged ongoing challenges such as poverty, crime, and unemployment but remains optimistic about 2026.
- Economic recovery is underway with lower inflation, a stronger rand, and efforts focused on creating more jobs, especially for youth.
We therefore enter the New Year with renewed hope, greater purpose and even greater confidence in the potential of our great country and its people.— President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks about the positive outlook for the upcoming year.
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