Ramaphosa defends public works programme in SA recovery plan
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday defended the public employment drive incorporated in an economic recovery plan unveiled last week, saying it provided a respite for families who have endured a long hard winter with greatly reduced income due to the Covid-19 pandimic. In a weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa said through the public investment of R100 billion (US$6 billion) over the next three years, the government was undertaking a far-reaching […]
