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President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed that the Government of National Unity (GNU) will succeed despite ideological differences and the challenges facing South Africa. In his response to the debate on the Opening of Parliament Address (OPA) on Monday, Ramaphosa stressed the importance of unity and collective effort.
“We are now a Government of National Unity, formed to rebuild our nation,” Ramaphosa said. “We are committed to setting aside our differences and working together for the common good. I’m pleased that the members of the GNU have shown unity of purpose and a commitment to advancing the interests of all South Africans.”
Ramaphosa underscored the nation’s reliance on the GNU’s success. “Behind us are 62 million South Africans who want and need us to succeed. And we will succeed as the GNU even though others don’t wish us well. Succeed we shall. As Minister Pieter Groenewald has said, we have an opportunity to restore and build. Let us use this opportunity.”
He concluded with a call to action, declaring, “It is time to get South Africa working again.”
Ramaphosa’s address followed his OPA delivery on Thursday night and a subsequent debate by political parties on Friday.
