insert_link South Africa GOOD Party Expresses Disappointment Over Lack of Social Security Overhaul Commitment in State of the Nation Address South Africa's GOOD Party has voiced disappointment with President Ramaphosa's failure to commit to a comprehensive social security overhaul. While the president reinforced plans to transition to a permanent basic income grant, achieved through extending and amending the social relief of distress grant, the GOOD Party's secretary-general, Brett Herron, contends that basic income support serves as the fundamental basis upon which the government can construct a stable and effective economy. […] today9 February, 2024
insert_link South Africa SA’s GOOD Party Urges President Ramaphosa to Prioritize Action Over Hollow Plans in State of the Nation Address The GOOD Party, through its secretary-general Brett Herron, emphasizes that South Africans are in need of tangible solutions rather than well-intended yet hollow plans in President Cyril Ramaphosa's upcoming State of the Nation address. Herron asserts that there has been inadequate redress for historical social and economic exclusion. He calls for President Ramaphosa to address critical issues such as economic growth, the energy crisis, poverty, and land reform to effectively […] today8 February, 2024
insert_link South Africa SA’ s Presidency Confirms Election Date Announcement Within 15 Days After State of the Nation Address The South AFrica Presidency has officially confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa will reveal the election date within 15 days following today's State of the Nation Address. A subsequent proclamation will swiftly follow the announcement. Addressing concerns about delays, spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, in a media briefing on the president's weekly program, reassured the public of the timely process. Magwenya emphasized President Ramaphosa's awareness of the mandatory 90-day period between the announcement […] today8 February, 2024
insert_link South Africa Build One South Africa Urges Action on Unemployment Crisis Ahead of State of the Nation Address Build One South Africa plans to host an event outside City Hall in Cape Town, rallying the unemployed just before the State of the Nation address. Party leader Mmusi Maimane and deputy leader Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster will be present to amplify the voices of the unemployed. BOSA spokesperson Roger Solomons calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the escalating unemployment crisis and announce effective interventions to stimulate the economy. today7 February, 2024
