Township economy takes centre stage in Ramaphosa’s growth push
He says that townships must transition from being what he terms residential "dormitory" settlements
Cyril Ramaphosa, the African National Congress (ANC) president, has highlighted the importance of the township economy as a key driver of growth. He advocates for townships to move away from being mere residential "dormitory" areas and towards thriving commercial centers. During his recent campaign in Soweto, Ramaphosa expressed his desire to see South Africans engaging in commerce, such as operating spaza shops.
As he toured the township door-to-door, he connected with residents and rallied support for the ANC's local government agenda. Young people in Soweto have urged Ramaphosa to prioritize boosting the township economy and tackling the pressing issue of youth unemployment. Both the ANC and its Youth League consider youth unemployment a structural crisis and advocate for revitalizing the township economy as a crucial strategy for job creation.
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