President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday pegged 2021 as a year of 'change, for progress and for rebirth' - with fighting Covid-19 as the most pressing priority, alongside rebuilding and restarting South Africa's flailing economy.
"We must defeat the coronavirus pandemic; that is the primary aim in all we do. And second, we must accelerate our economic recovery. Third, we must implement economic reforms to create sustainable jobs and drive inclusive growth. And finally, we must fight corruption and strengthen the state."
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