President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africans must do all they can to help rebuild the economy. He says the plunge in the gross domestic product during the second quarter of 2020 reflects the severe impact of the global Corona-virus pandemic. While the 16-point-4% contraction represents an anomaly due to the lockdown, he says the time is now, to act quickly and boldly to place South Africa on a rapid growth trajectory.

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Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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