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Ramaphosa puts municipalities at the centre of job creation drive

Ramaposa spoke during the Limpopo ANC rally in Polokwane on Saturday ahead of Wednesday's polls

African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasized the importance of municipalities in driving job creation, urging them to foster an environment that attracts investors. Speaking in Polokwane ahead of upcoming elections, Ramaphosa stated that the party possesses the expertise and resources to generate employment opportunities.

He urged municipal councils to ensure that investments benefit local communities, promising increased procurement from local businesses and expanded public employment. Ramaphosa stressed that the ANC will strengthen local government and mandate municipal authorities to create an investor-friendly climate, attracting funds to towns, metros, and cities.

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