Programme Director,
Minister of Health, Dr. Joe Phaahla,
Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo,
Premier of Gauteng, Mr. Panyaza Lesufi,
MEC’s of Health,
Traditional leaders present,
Representatives of the healthcare fraternity,
Representatives of academia and the scientific community,
Representatives of the World Health Organization and other international health bodies,
Representatives of business, labour and civil society,
Delegates, including those joining us virtually,
Guests,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Good afternoon, it is a pleasure to be here. Thank you for the warm welcome.
It has been four years since the Presidential Health Compact was signed at the inaugural Presidential Health Summit.
The summit brought together government, business, labour, civil society, health professionals, unions, service users, statutory councils, academia, and researchers to develop short and long-term solutions to challenges facing South Africa’s healthcare system.
As we know too well, it was not that long after the summit took place that COVID-19 broke out.
In the words of the World Health Organisation, it was the most severe health emergency the agency has ever declared.
Beyond its toll on human health worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic also triggered the most s
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| | | | | | In his weekly newsletter, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the growth of South Africa’s automotive sector is a demonstration of “the potential of South Africa as an investment destination”. |
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| | | The President said that 2023 was a milestone year for South Africa’s automotive sector, with the sixth millionth South African-built vehicle exported and new vehicle exports reaching nearly 400 000.
“These figures are significant for a number of reasons. They show that our auto sector continues to grow despite a gloomy global economic outlook and disruptions to the flow of goods between countries.
“The growth of the automotive sector also demonstrates the potential of South Africa as an investment destination. It is a good example of how committed investors, supported by government policies and programmes, can achieve good returns for their shareholders while contributing significantly to the South African economy,” President Ramaphosa said.
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