PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO ANNOUNCE MEASURES TO STIMULATE THE SOUTH AFRICAN ECONOMY

20th September 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Friday, 21 September 2018, announce the measures that have been agreed by Cabinet to reignite growth, stimulate economic recovery and secure confidence in sectors affected by regulatory uncertainty and inconsistency.
 
This follows Cabinet’s deliberation on and approval of the proposed measures which encompass a number of related portfolios.
 
President Ramaphosa’s unveiling of the stimulus package comes amid a number of developments on the economic terrain, including the Jobs Summit on 4 and 5 October and the International Investment Conference which will bring together South African and international investors on 26 and 27 October.
 
Members of the media are invited to attend the briefing to be held as follows:
 
Date    :           Friday, 21 September 2018
Time    :           10h00
Venue :           The Union Buildings, Media Centre, Pretoria
 
Members of the media are asked to RSVP with Terrence Manase on 082 338 6707 or terrrence@presidency.gov.za
 
Members of the media will be expected to carry their form or identification (Identity Documents /Passport) with Press Cards and/or Letter from employer.
 
Media enquiries: Khusela Diko, Spokesperson to the President, on 072 854 5707
 
 
Issued by GCIS on behalf of
The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
201 September 2018