President's 'practical' plans lauded

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has lauded President Cyril Ramaphosa's practical approach in his State of the Nation Address (Sona).

- Enkosi Selane

Mbalula highlighted the medium-term development plan's focus on job creation and industrialisation.

Speaking outside parliament in Cape Town following the address, Mbalula expressed confidence in the president's track record of delivering on promises.

"The president has a history of presenting practical things and you can hold us accountable," Mbalula said, referencing past successes in addressing the electricity crisis.

"We are very happy because the president has presented the medium-term development plan to South Africa, which is very practical. No slogans, no phrases, just straight to the point on a number of issues."