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President Cyril Ramaphosa.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa says that South Africans embodied the spirit of Ubuntu in 2020.
- He said that 2021 would focus on an ambitious economic recovery plan.
- The president also warned of what lies ahead in 2021, due to the second wave of infections.
President Cyril Ramaphosa thanked South Africans for their resilience and courage in the face of Covid-19 and called for caution for the challenging year ahead.
Ramaphosa delivered his final speech for 2020 on Thursday, thanking the county for its unprecedented cooperation.
“In the face of this unprecedented crisis, South Africans have demonstrated the true meaning of Ubuntu. We have taken responsibility for the well-being of others by donating our time, energy and resources. Working together we have mobilized the nation’s resources in difficult conditions and in a very short space of time to support poor families and protect jobs and keep businesses afloat, “he said.
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He thanked South Africans for their courage and perseverance in facing Covid-19.
“I want to thank the health and social services workers for caring for the sick, hungry or lonely.”
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The president said that South Africans had shown determination in the fight against Covid-19.
“Many people have been called upon to make great sacrifices, many have been concerned about their jobs, many have struggled to earn a living. Almost all South Africans have had to spend time apart from loved ones as this year draws to a close. We regret the loss of family, friends, colleagues and neighbors who succumbed to Covid-19. As a nation, we mourn the loss of several eminent South Africans and people from all walks of life. ”
2021, next year
Heading into 2021, Ramaphosa said he would focus on economic recovery and job security.
“We enter the new year ready to rebuild our economy, revive businesses and restore jobs and continue our drive for new investments. Working together in partnership, we are embarking on an ambitious recovery plan to build new roads and water, human settlements and projects. power generation plants, ”he said.
The president also warned about the road ahead for the country facing the second wave of infections.
“Next year will be challenging and difficult. We are in the middle of the second wave of coronavirus infections, which may even be much worse than the first wave, and while we are deeply encouraged by the progress made in developing an effective vaccine, we know it will be sometime before the pandemic ends.
“Therefore, next year will require our best efforts, as well as our resilience. The past year has shown what we are capable of, when we are united and when we work together for the good of all. It is this spirit that it will lead us to the new year and it will allow us to succeed and prosper, “he said.
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