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THE Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has outlined its expectations for the State of the Nation Address (SONA), saying time frames for an economic recovery plan is important for the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to deliver the SONA on Thursday at 7pm, with the theme being ‘following up on our commitments, making your future work better’.
COSATU spokesperson Sizwe Pamla said “we do not need new economic plans, but we need details and definitive timeframes that will speak to the implementation of the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (ERRP).”
Pamla said the thrust of the SONA needs to speak to the rapid implementation of the ERRP.
The economy is in deep trouble and unemployment has surged past 50% and it’s time for less talk and swift action, he said.
“We anticipate an audacious and sincere statement that will reflect the
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