African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula also joined the country's leaders in wishing the people a merry and prosperous Christmas.
Mbalula says the holiday season should be used as a time to think about a better future.
“Let us use this opportunity to rest, reconnect and renew our resolve to build a better future for all. On behalf of the ANC, I wish you peace, joy and prosperity in the year ahead.” Let's take a step towards 2025 with hope and determination. Have a great holiday and remember to stay safe, look out for each other, and more importantly, don't drink and drive. Don't do it.”
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) is appealing to South Africans to prioritize the safety and security of their country and their fellow citizens.
UDMs Secretary-General Zandile Phiri expressed concern over the high number of fatal road accidents since the start of the holiday season and the incidence of gender-based violence (GBV) posted on social media.
Mr Phiri said: “In this season of goodwill, UDM calls on all South Africans to be extremely careful on the roads and take collective action to end GBV.” , it is important that we work together to build a fairer society for everyone. ”
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Freedom Front Plus (FF+) leader Pieter Groenewald says the Government of National Unity (GNU) offers hope for South Africa's future.
Groenewald said: “As partners in a united government, we must work together to make South Africa a better place. We need to grow our economy, create jobs and enable us to become a winning economy in South Africa. I have to,” he said. end. Therefore, I too would like to wish you and your loved ones a happy and prosperous 2025. ”
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba called on South Africans to reflect on the challenges facing the country and what they could do to improve the lives of many of their fellow citizens.
“Many people have lost loved ones and livelihoods due to circumstances beyond their control,” Mashaba said. We have a responsibility to continue and make life better for those less fortunate than us.”
he says: “We must give real meaning to the concept of ubuntu and recognize that I am who I am because of you and that our individual humanity is connected to the humanity of other humans. The time has come.”
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