Ramaphosa addresses Eskom, xenophobia and future of SA at Sandton election meeting

Staff Reporter

President Cyril Ramaphosa believes South Africa is currently a ‘unique experiment’, and that in 50 years’ time the country would be a perfect one.

He was speaking at an election meeting in Sandton on Thursday evening, addressing business owners and professionals under the theme ‘Building Bridges’.

Ramaphosa said he believed the country’s most pressing issues were housing, unemployment and crime.

“We are going through a period of renewal. At the same time, we also face a number of challenges that we need to deal with, and we’re not the only country in the world facing these challenges. The world economy is not doing well right now.”

He added that one of his main objectives is to unite South Africans and he is determined to achieve that.

“Many people are hopeful for a bright new future. I am here as your president to lead that charge today – Let