Ramaphosa defends democratic progress in budget vote response [SOUND]

# President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s democracy has made meaningful progress since 1994, with improvements in education, healthcare, housing and land reform. Responding to the Presidency’s budget vote debate, Ramaphosa reaffirmed the government’s commitment to constitutional principles and the work of the government of national unity. He called on members of Parliament to support the budget, citing it enables delivery, builds a capable state and sustains economic and democratic reforms: