Today is a victory for the African National Congress. It is because of your hard work, dedication and commitment to securing a better future for South Africa that you took the first step to renew and unite the ANC by electing Cyril Ramaphosa as the President. …
As we work to turn our economy around, we need to balance two potentially competing objectives. Firstly, we need to stimulate demand to increase economic activity. Secondly, we must bring our public finances under control to avoid a debt trap and the related loss of policy sovereignty. …
Cyril Ramaphosa’s career, credentials, carriage and composure give many hints as to the type of President he would be for the ANC and for South Africa.
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This year the theme for World AIDS Day 2017 is ‘I have the right to know. Prevention is my responsibility’. As Chairperson of the South African National Aids Council (SANAC), which leads South Africa’s response to the national HIV and AIDS situation, Cyril Ramaphosa has played a leading role in working to make this theme a lived reality. …
Millions of young South Africans are not in employment, education or training. The situation is worse for African and coloured youth, with unemployment rates well in excess of 50%. To turn this situation around, our economic policies need to prioritise and focus on South Africa’s youth. …
In my opinion I would say, an ANC leader should firstly have the best interest of the people at heart. When a leader is aware that whatever they are doing is about the people of the country and not themselves it would somehow tap into their conscience to make sound and rational decisions. …
A person who is a unifier and who has worked with Unions. The aspect of union knowledge is important considering the break away from COSATU. Comrade Cyril has such experience. South Africa Constitution is a very liberal constitution. Comrade Cyril is not only the custodian but one of those who crafted the constitution. So having comrade Cyril not only as the ANC President but also South African is an added advantage to the SADEC Region. …
“It is my wish for Cyril Ramaphosa to become the leader of the ANC…” – These are the words of CR17 supporter, Madigwe Talana. Find out what she has to say in our CR17 Voices feature …
“He [Ramaphosa] will be able to address the unemployment that is plaguing our nation…”- These are the words of CR17 supporter, Phillip. Find out what she has to say in our CR17 Voices feature …
The activism of the ANC among the motives forces should be a responsibility of members and leaders alike, informed by a coherent cadre policy that takes into account career-pathing among its activists. And wherever they are to be found, ANC cadres should act as the custodians of the principles of fundamental social change; winning respect among their peers and society at large through their exemplary conduct. …