SONA 2021: Ramaphosa highlights government's four key priorities

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South Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout programme, boosting the unemployment rate, economic recovery and fighting corruption were among a myriad of key points discussed by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the 2021 State of the Nation Address on Wednesday evening.

11 Feb 2021 1PM English South Africa News · Daily News

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