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South African News
3 June 2009
South African newspapers on Thursday hailed President Jacob Zuma's inaugural state of the nation address, but cautioned that he faced steep challenges in meeting his promises. Zuma's speech on Wednesday outlined the government's plans for fighting poverty and improving public services, most dramatically with a pledge to create 500 000 jobs by the end of 2009. The Sowetan newspaper ran a mocking headline: "Zuma's pledge to the nation: 2 380 jobs a day for the rest of the year!" "Zuma's speech did not deal with: how are all these noble goals going to be achieved, especially in a gloomy economic environment and a recession at home," the paper said in an editorial. The broadsheet Star praised Zuma's address for showing the government's vision to the nation, but warned that his plans needed to be converted into action. "Zuma's plan remains just that - a plan that looks good on paper. It is up to him, the cabinet and the government at all levels to bring the plan to fruition. And the only way is through hard work," the paper said. Business Day, the country's economic daily, echoed the call for action on Zuma's promises. "Our new president is saying all the right things. And the tone of Wednesday's speech does seem to bode well for the next five years, suggesting a new commitment and energy in the government. Now it's time to see action." The Citizen newspaper described the address as a "nice wish list in plain language". The paper also welcomed Zuma's tough talk on the education system, after he lashed teachers for tardiness and condemned sex abuse scandals in schools, while urging students to buckle down to the studies. "Zuma's frankness about problems in education is welcomed," The Citizen said. - AFP
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