Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thandi Modise,
Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Mr Amos Masondo,
Deputy President David Mabuza,
Ministers and Deputy Ministers.
Honourable Members,

Thank you for this opportunity to reply to the debate on the State of the Nation Address.

I would like to thank all the Honourable Members who participated in the debate, particularly those who dealt with the substantive issues of national importance.

We welcome the many valuable contributions and suggestions, and, where they are sincere and constructive, we also welcome the criticism.

 

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