“It needs to break with the neoliberal policies that have undermined the task of state and economic transformation, socio-economic development and employment creation.”
He said they also wanted to hear the president highlighting progress the government has made with regards to halting the crisis at Eskom and what measures are being undertaken to save it.
According to parliament’s presiding officers, the significance of Sona cannot be overemphasised. “Through Sona, the president tables a report on the outcomes of government interventions since the previous addresses, and outlines a programme to further ensure the state’s development interventions aimed at improving the lives of South Africans,” they said in a statement on Wednesday evening.
“The president’s prioritisation of regulatory issues as the single most important impediment to growth is not only welcome, but is vital if the compact between government, business and labour to create jobs and advance inclusive growth and transformation is to be grounded in tangible results,” said Mavuso.
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