President Cyril Ramaphosa has once again emphasized the importance of government effort to stimulate economic growth and create jobs. Among the measures taken include the establishment of a unit in the presidency to cut red tape within the state as well as coordinating several job stimulus programs. Replying to the debate on the State of the Nation Address, Ramaphosa also responded to claims that he is creating a bloated bureaucracy in his office. Public Policy specialist at the Wits School of Governance, Dr. Kagiso Pooe gives his assessment of both SONA debates and Ramaphosa's responses