Charles Molele
President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised to channel some of the R290-billion worth of investments to fund small businesses and create jobs in the township of Alexandra.
Ramaphosa was speaking during an ANC rally this afternoon in Alexandra following a week of violent protests in which police fired rubber bullets and teargas to disperse protesting crowds.
Protesters blockaded roads in the area with burning tyres, rocks and tree branches.
They were demanding better service delivery including jobs and social amenities in the area.
Ramaphosa said he would raise the issue of job creation and small business funding with the minister of small business and development Lindiwe Zulu, who was also present the ANC rally.
“Last year we called on foreign investors to come and invest in South Africa. We have secured R290-billion worth of investments and I would like to see most of the investment coming to Alexandra to
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