President Ramaphosa delivers the first State of the Nation Address under the new Government of National Unity

SOUTH AFRICA - Report 10 Feb 2025 by Iraj Abedian

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the 2025 State of the Nation Address on February 6, marking his first address as the leader of the Government of National Unity. During his speech, he outlined several key initiatives and developments across various sectors of South Africa's socio-economic landscape. He further indicated that in the past week, the government adopted the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP), which sets out a clear and ambitious framework for the next five years. The MTDP prioritizes three key strategic objectives:

- Promoting inclusive economic growth and job creation.
- Alleviating poverty and addressing the rising cost of living.
- Strengthening the capacity, ethics, and effectiveness of the state.

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