President Cyril Ramaphosa sends best holiday season wishes to all

With the holiday season getting to its peak, President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished all South Africans well.

IMPORTANT REMINDER FROM PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA

With only days ahead of Christmas, President Ramaphosa reminded South Africans of the spirit and courage that brings us all together.

“As we look back on the year, we are reminded once more of the great South African spirit that gives us courage, hope and the will to persevere.
“We pay tribute to citizens from all walks of life, who are working to make ours a country of shared freedom, equality and prosperity, where no one is left behind,” he said.

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NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

With New Year’s Day just over a week away, Ramaphosa said this is a time for hope for the future. 

“We look to the next year with hope. May we continue to draw from the deepest wells of resilience, humanity and compassion that make us who we are. Wherever you are this festive season, I wish you well,” he said.

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed and safe festive season. pic.twitter.com/43ytuMDvCp

— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) December 22, 2023

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REFLECTING ON A YEAR IT HAS BEEN

In his last weekly newsletter for this year, SA Government News quoted the President acknowledging that South Africa has endured a difficult 2023.
He said that while “times are still tough”, much progress has been made but there is “still some way to go”.

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“What is most important is that we have done much of the groundwork needed to put our economy on a path of faster growth and job creation. By working together, by staying the course, we have used the last year to lay the basis for a better 2024,” he said. 

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