SONA| Ramaphosa urged to focus on fixing the country’s economy, jobs and power crisis at Eskom

PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has been urged to accelerate inclusive economic growth, job creation and address the country’s energy crisis during his State of the Nation Address on Thursday.

Ramaphiosa’s SONA will take place at the Cape Town City Hall following the damage by fire to Parliament in January.

His address comes at a time when the economy is faced with a combination of high unemployment, stagnant Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth as well as a widening gap between rich and poor.

Following the conclusion of Cabinet Lekgotla, Cabinet spokesperson Phumla Williams said the President called on leaders to effect fundamental reforms to revive economic growth and create much-needed employment at a far higher rate.

The meeting also deliberated on challenges and progress in the fight against crime and corruption, and efforts to enhance public safety and security. It also discussed local government service delivery – including the provision of electricity,