'Let us approach 2023 with renewed vigour and energy that will propel us to better the lives of all South Africans,' deputy president David Mabuza said in a message to the country on the eve of Christmas.
Image:Deputy president David Mabuza has delivered this message to South Africans on the eve of Christmas.We have again come to the close of a year that was unique, challenging and difficult. A year that caused severe disruptions and paralysed the wellbeing and livelihoods of many who were marginalised.
Also in 2022, terrible floods, especially in KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and the North West, killed many people and displaced a number of families who lost their homes. While secular, South Africa has made Christmas Day inclusive because of its strong connections to family get-togethers, gift-giving, and celebrations.
However, the festive season should not make us complacent about the continued threat of the HIV and Aids epidemic. We should take every precaution to protect ourselves from risky behaviour. Collectively, these social ills undermine the commitment to building a united, democratic and prosperous society we envisioned at the founding of democratic South Africa.
In this season of hope, let us renew our commitment to building a united and cohesive South Africa where everyone feels respected and treated with human dignity. Wealth inequality poverty, and a chronic rise in unemployment are unhealthy and unsustainable, undermining our collective efforts as a democratic government to build a socially cohesive society that is united in its pursuit of an inclusive, equitable and better life for all. Land ownership is the foundation of our identity and tradition.
In pursuit of economic reconstruction, we will measure the success of economic reconstruction by how well we deal with the rising level of youth unemployment. Equally, the wellbeing of our military veterans is also important for continued stability since they served the country and ushered in the democracy we enjoy.
As difficult as our challenges may be, we should never let them depress us. Instead, they must renew our desire to overcome all obstacles to a better life for all South Africans.
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