Cape Town, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa said on Feb. 8 that South Africa will promote a series of reform and development matters and will continue to play a constructive role in Africa and the world.
In his State of the Union address in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa, Ramaphosa reviewed the achievements of the current ** country, and pointed out that South Africa still faces serious challenges.
He said that in 2024, South Africa will continue to reform the power system and end power rationing and blackouts; improving port and rail networks and increasing the efficiency of logistics and transport systems; improving the quality and coverage of health services and combating corruption and crime; Continue to reform the visa system to attract the talent needed for the country's development.
Ramaphosa also emphasized green development. He said South Africa will build a climate change response** while undertaking an energy transition, promoting green energy investment and supporting the development of electric vehicle manufacturing.
In the diplomatic field, Ramaphosa said that South Africa will continue to be committed to playing a constructive role in Africa and globally through mechanisms and platforms such as the BRICS and the African Continental Free Zone. (ENDS).