SONA set strategic path, says Minister

Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe says Cabinet has welcomed President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address.

The speech, delivered last week to a joint sitting of Parliament, set the strategic path for the implementation of government’s programme of action.

“The President has called on government, labour and business to work together to find solutions for a sustainable economic growth,” said the Minister, who is responsible for Planning, monitoring and evaluation, at a post-Cabinet media briefing on Thursday.

“Cabinet supports the cost-cutting measures announced by the President, which will be elaborated by the Minister of Finance on 24 February.

“The 2016/17 Budget Speech will further map out the allocation of resources to the various government programmes as emphasized by the President,” said Minister Radebe.

Cabinet held an ordinary meeting in Cape Town on Wednesday.

SOURCE: SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT NEWS AGENCY

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