By Staff Reporter
President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that if government fails to move with speed to address the critical challenges identified in the Gauteng State of the Province Address (SOPA), it risks undermining the progress already made.
He cited recurring issues in Gauteng, including governance failures, financial mismanagement in municipalities, crumbling infrastructure, rising crime and unreliable service delivery.
Ramaphosa also expressed disappointment over Johannesburg’s condition, calling it disheartening to see the city in disarray during last week’s G20 meetings.
“Across Gauteng and the nation, our foremost challenges remain unemployment and poverty, which demand concerted efforts,” Ramaphosa said during an oversight visit to Gauteng.
He met with the Provincial Executive Committee and Johannesburg Metro Council leadership, marking the fourth such engagement between the national and provincial governments following recent interactions in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo.
Ramaphosa outlined Gauteng’s pivotal role and dual challenges within the national landscape.
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