Ramaphosa wants South African municipalities to drive job creation
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on SABC News
Cyril Ramaphosa is calling on South Africa’s municipalities to attract more investment to create jobs and increase procurement from local businesses. The ANC president made the commitments in Polokwane at the party’s final campaign rally before the municipal elections, according to SABC.
The ANC president and head of state of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, has called on municipalities and metros to attract more investment in order to create local jobs. He was speaking on Saturday 31 October in Polokwane, Limpopo province, at an ANC rally ahead of Wednesday’s municipal elections, according to SABC News.
Cyril Ramaphosa asked municipal councils to ensure that investments produce tangible benefits for residents. He promised that ANC-led councils would increase procurement from local businesses and expand public employment, while giving local authorities a clear mandate to create jobs and attract investment.
The South African president had already announced on 30 October a reduction in administrative obstacles for businesses. His call also follows his promise to fund works to address water shortages in eThekwini, made on 28 October.
