Ramaphosa admits that life in South Africa after 1994 is not as rosy as he would like it to be.
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Ramaphosa said South Africans faced economic challenges and social challenges which had left them wondering about the future.“Even people with jobs wonder if they will be able to provide for their families as the cost of living increases. Yes load shedding has had a devastating effect on our lives and yes corruption as it has unfolded over a number of years has also had a negative impact.” Ramaphosa said.
“As we reflect on the journey, we have travelled we must acknowledge the severe challenges we still face. I have taken to all speak about our weaknesses I have taken care to speak about our shot comings, our failing but I have also taken care to say we must work together to correct what is broken now,” he said.Ramaphosa said there had been an increase in international tourists who had interest in South Africa. He said this was a positive sign.
Ramaphosa said the government had invested in the construction of new trains which are being build by women in the East Rand of Gauteng.“There trains are being build in Ekurhuleni and I went to the factory to see how they build them and they are being build by women and they are being rolled out through out the country,” he said.
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