Confidence in the country’s economic prospects was under severe strain. Government and business, therefore, came together around a common purpose: to address the most immediate constraints on growth and to restore confidence in South Africa’s future,
Cyril Ramaphosa: “Confidence in the country’s economic prospects was under severe strain. Government and business, therefore, came…”
On the recordAugust 24, 2026
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Speaking on economic prospects and partnership goals.
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