Cape Town – The Presidency has rejected criticism that President Cyril Ramaphosa is disengaged from governing the country, dismissing such claims as myths and lies.
According to the president’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, Ramaphosa remains actively involved and motivated in addressing South Africa’s numerous challenges.
Magwenya listed several areas of focus, including efforts to attract investments, create jobs for the youth, and tackle the energy crisis.
He said that the president’s work over the past six months contradicts the notion that he has checked out or lost engagement.
Magwenya also dismissed the critics as engaging in cheap political point-scoring.
“The Presidency has noted with concern the ongoing narrative that seeks to suggest that President Ramaphosa is not fully engaged with his job and task of leading South Africa.
“This false assertion is devoid of any facts or evidence.
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“On the contrary, the President remains deeply motivated with leading reforms aimed at resolving the many challenges facing our country, particularly on the economic front.
“The Presidency rejects this impression as nothing but cheap political point-scoring and an attempt to distract from the difficult task of reforming our economy.
” Over the last six months, the President has focused on resolving multiple challenges and advancing the economic growth agenda,” Magwenya said.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
