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Economists have largely welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, calling it bold and transparent. SONA2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa with the Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and the Chairperson of the NCOP, Amos Masondo singing the national anthem ahead of SONA2022.

Economists have largely welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address , calling it bold and transparent.His speech gave reassurance regarding economic transformation, government’s fight against corruption, health achievements and immigration policies. Citi Group Economist, Gina Schoeman says, “He affirmed all of his reform initiatives, however we have had all of this before and its time for action. One thing that really stands out however is offcourse the extension of the Social Relief of Distress grant, known as the COVID-19 Grant for the next 12 months – the R 350.

He says, “The R350 grant is only 56% of the food poverty line of R624, which means it cannot as it stands allow people to spend on the basic food necessities.”This entry was posted on 11 Feb 2022,08:22AM at 8:22 AM and is filed under

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Economics are happy bcos president confirmed he will privatize everything for them to benefit and make millions

A Neo liberal Speech which have reproduced High Levels of Poverty Inequality and Unemployment

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White economists

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