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title: "Disaster Relief?"
description: "South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a new economic recovery plan, designed to help the country recover from the effects of COVID-19. The plan includes an additional R100 billion in government spending and a focus on job creation, infrastructure investment and small business support. It also includes measures to reduce inequality, such as free education for students from low-income households and increased access to healthcare. The plan is expected to be implemented over the next three years, with the aim of creating jobs and boosting economic growth."
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publisher: "Daily Maverick"
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author: "Eve & Ubuntoons"
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published: "2023-02-28T16:02:38"
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# Disaster Relief?

> Disaster Relief?

By Eve & Ubuntoons · Published 28 February 2023, 18:02 SAST

## Key points
- The recently released report from the Global Commission on Adaptation highlights the urgent need to take action to combat climate change. The report states that global warming is already having a noticeable impact on the planet, and if no action is taken, temperatures could rise by 2 degrees Celsius by 2050. To avoid this outcome, the commission recommends investing in adaptation measures such as improving water management, increasing crop productivity and investing in early warning systems. It also suggests creating an international platform for sharing knowledge and technology to help countries prepare for the impacts of climate change. This report provides a stark reminder of why we must act now to protect our planet from further damage.
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a new economic recovery plan, designed to help the country recover from the effects of COVID-19.
- The plan includes an additional R100 billion in government spending and a focus on job creation, infrastructure investment and small business support.
- It also includes measures to reduce inequality, such as free education for students from low-income households and increased access to healthcare.
- The plan is expected to be implemented over the next three years, with the aim of creating jobs and boosting economic growth.

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