Ramaphosa pays tribute to all public servants
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to all public servants in the country for their commitment to serving during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In his weekly letter to the nation, Ramaphosa has hailed public servants during Public Service Month as workers demonstrating courage during the pandemic.
“Since the outbreak of the pandemic, civil servants have displayed courage and resilience in discharging their duties, often under the most difficult of circumstances. Despite the disruptions caused by the pandemic, they have kept the wheels of our country turning and have ensured that service delivery continued.”
He says frontline health personnel have made sure that the ill are attended to.
“Members of the SAPS have continued to serve and protect our communities. Teachers have continued to care for and educate our learners. Officials in government offices have ensured that our people continue to receive services,” Ramaphosa adds.
He says South Africa must root out public servants involved in corruption, maladministration and embezzlement.
Ramaphosa also says government is on course to professionalise the public service and transforming it into a sector committed to the principle of “Batho Pele.”
Below is Ramaphosa’s weekly letter:
Study
The Human Sciences Research Council will conduct a study on how frontline healthcare personnel managed their own physical, mental and emotional well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Interview with Senior Research Manager at HSRC Dr. Allanise Cloete:
