The Minister in the Presidency hosted a media briefing on the outcomes of a Special Cabinet Meeting on Friday. The briefing provided meaningful insight into the discussions that had taken place during the meeting.

The Minister of the Presidency remarked that the Special Cabinet Meeting had been a great success and that they had discussed several topics, including matters of economic growth and development, improved service delivery and the strengthening of ties between different government departments.

Furthermore, the Minister also discussed the important steps the government had taken for the improvement of socio-economic conditions in the country. The Minister mentioned the effective implementation of the National Health Insurance, the rise in private and public investment and the development of infrastructure projects.

The Minister was also pleased to announce that the Cabinet had identified several areas which would be prioritized for future growth and development, including healthcare, education and land reform. They had also established a committee to review and improve the education system.

Furthermore, the Minister commended the progress that had been made in terms of job creation and increasing employment opportunities for South Africans. She highlighted the government’s policy of job-creation through initiatives such as the Youth Wage Subsidy and the provision of training and skills assistance to those entering the job market.

The Minister also expressed her appreciation for the support given to the government’s efforts by the private sector, civil society and labour. She recognized the fact that in order to achieve progress and positive transformation, all stakeholders had to work together towards a common goal.

The media briefing concluded with gratitude to South Africa’s citizens for the trust they had placed in the government to work towards the improvement of their lives. The Minister spoke of the need to continue striving for transformation and development, and to make sure that the potential of every individual was enabled.

It was a hearteningmedia briefing, which demonstrated the government’s commitment to the nation’s progress and development. However, it is only with the assistance and guidance of all sectors that these matters can be truly achieved.