Ramaphosa pins SA unemployment hopes on KZN

African National Congress President, Cyril Ramaphosa

African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa says KwaZulu-Natal has the capacity of creating an economy that can contribute to reducing unemployment. Ramaphosa was speaking at Durban’s ICC at an ANC fundraising Gala Dinner.

The ANC KwaZulu-Natal leadership presents ANC President, Cde Cyril Ramaphosa, with a symbolic shield and spear, representing protection, strength, unity and the enduring responsibility to defend the movement and the gains of our democracy.#ANC114 pic.twitter.com/RIEEIEzy6U

— ANC – African National Congress (@MYANC) March 28, 2026

The event was attended by former ANC provincial leaders and business people. Ramaphosa says the province is likely to become the engine to economic growth as long as there are proper governance and capable institutions.

“This province carries both the weight of our history and the promise of our future. KZN is the province of great opportunity and it remains one of the strategically positioned economies on our continent. It is home to the port of Durban, the busiest port on the entire continent. If we get our governance right, and build our institutions KZN can become the growth of engine of Southern Africa.”

The ANC KwaZulu-Natal leadership presents ANC President, Cde Cyril Ramaphosa, with a symbolic shield and spear, representing protection, strength, unity and the enduring responsibility to defend the movement and the gains of our democracy.#ANC114 pic.twitter.com/RIEEIEzy6U

— ANC – African National Congress (@MYANC) March 28, 2026