Call for Economic Freedom in South Africa

Deputy President, Kgalema Motlanthe, says South Africans cannot claim to be free when they are only enjoying freedom to vote, but not freedom from poverty or the freedom to educate their children and extend effective health services to their families.

Speaking during the 10th Annual Ruth First Memorial Lecture, Montlanthe also stressed the need to grow the economy to address the basic needs of the people.

The deputy president’s comments are a stark reminder of the gallant fighter who would have been a strong opponent of abuse of power and neglect basic human needs.

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