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President Ramaphosa concludes National Executive meeting with the North West Provincial Executive Council

Source: President of South Africa –

President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a meeting of the National Executive with the Provincial Executive Council of the North West. 

The engagement was held under the theme “A Nation that Works for All,” formed part of a series of engagements between the President and provinces aimed at enhancing intergovernmental coordination and improve service delivery in line with the priorities of the 7th Administration.

In accordance with the constitutional imperative for deepening cooperative governance, the meeting affirmed close cooperation in ensuring the successful delivery of critical infrastructure such as the rebuilding of roads, provision of water infrastructure and energy availability for powering the province’s industrial ambitions. 

The meeting recognised the improvements that have been achieved in the governance of the province. The national executive pledged to work closely with the provincial government to ensure the resolution of challenges currently plaguing municipalities in the province. 

President Ramaphosa welcomed the demonstrated level of developmental ambition by the province. The President encouraged the province to exploit public-private sector partnerships in the furtherance of development in the province. 

Previous sessions between the national and provincial executives include meetings with the Executive Councils of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Eastern Cape and most recently, the Northen Cape. 

It is envisaged that the National Executive would have met with the leadership of the remaining two provinces, Free State and Western Cape, by the end of this financial year. 

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to President Ramaphosa, on media@presidency.gov.za / Sello Tatai, Spokesperson to the Premier of North West Province / Mr Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi on 082 450 7842

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President Ramaphosa concludes visit to the North West 

Source: Government of South Africa

President Ramaphosa concludes visit to the North West 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a meeting of the national executive with the provincial executive council of the North West. 

Friday’s engagement held under the theme: “A Nation that Works for All,” formed part of a series of engagements between the President and provinces aimed at enhancing intergovernmental coordination and improve service delivery in line with the priorities of the 7th Administration.

In a statement, the Presidency said the meeting affirmed close cooperation in ensuring the successful delivery of critical infrastructure such as the rebuilding of roads, provision of water infrastructure and energy availability for powering the province’s industrial ambitions. 

“The meeting recognised the improvements that have been achieved in the governance of the province. The national executive pledged to work closely with the provincial government to ensure the resolution of challenges currently plaguing municipalities in the province. 

“President Ramaphosa welcomed the demonstrated level of developmental ambition by the province. The President encouraged the province to exploit public-private sector partnerships in the furtherance of development in the province,” said the Presidency.

In his remarks earlier in the day, President Ramaphosa stressed that elected leaders have a duty to serve the people above personal interests, warning against the erosion of basic rights through poor service delivery.

“We were all elected to serve the people and not our own interests. Failure to deliver services is an infringement of the basic rights of residents and our citizens more broadly. No one should go more than a day without running water while there is a deafening silence from the municipal offices about when the water will be restored,” the President said.

READ | Government determined to turn around struggling municipalities in North West 

Previous sessions between the national and provincial executives include meetings with the Executive Councils of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Eastern Cape and most recently, the Northen Cape. 

It is envisaged that the national executive would have met with the leadership of the remaining two provinces, Free State and Western Cape, by the end of this financial year.  –SAnews.gov.za

 

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Deputy Minister takes G20 message to WSU students

Source: Government of South Africa

Deputy Minister takes G20 message to WSU students

South Africa’s G20 Presidency is about unlocking new opportunities for all, Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli said.

“As government, we believe that the G20 is for the people. We are using this platform to push for inclusive growth, industrialisation, youth employment, closing the gap and harnessing the potential of technology,” Mhlauli said.

Speaking to students at the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, the Deputy Minister said the country will use its Presidency of the G20 to build a more inclusive and prosperous Africa and a better world, ensuring that no one is left behind.

“As students, you should not stand aside, the G20 is also for you.  We need your participation, we need your ideas,” she said.

WATCH | Deputy Minister addresses students 

She added that the message that government is taking to the world is that South Africa is open for business, rich in talent and determined to reduce inequality while building prosperity.

South Africa’s G20 Presidency is meant to benefit everyone including the youth.

“South Africa’s G20 Presidency is important for the country as that will serve as an opportunity to show [that] as a country we are able to lead and will use the opportunity to speak for everyone not only South Africans.”
The Deputy Minister thanked the students for availing themselves for Friday’s dialogue adding that their attendance shows interest in the G20.

“As government we believe that the G20 meetings should be held in all the corners of the country to get everyone involved.”

Mhlauli said the G20 meetings will continue throughout the country until the Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, in November. 

Student involvement

In her welcoming remarks, the university’s Professor and Vice-Chancellor, Rushiella Songca emphasised the importance of students participation in G20 activities which includes meetings.

“As students you must engage in G20 conversations. You must also have an understanding of South Africa’s G20 Presidency and what it means. I am excited to see the excitement you are showing in the G20,” she said.

Meanwhile, the Government Communication and Information System’s (GCIS) Chief Director for Cluster Communication, David Jocobs emphasised the important of student’s participation in the G20.

“We want students to participate, we want to hear from students what they would want to see happening,” he said adding that the contribution of students will be taken to the Summit in November.
Students at the university said they were keen to learn about the G20.

“I am here to learn more about the G20 and how am I going to benefit from the Summit and what it means for the ordinary people out there,” final year Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) student, Anele Mabandla said.

Mziwoxolo Nziyende told SAnews that he is happy that young people are given an opportunity to participate in the G20 meetings.

“As young people we have a lot to contribute in improving people’s lives and our country. As academics, we have ideas and roles to play in all aspects,” he said.

Prior to the dialogue with students, the Deputy Minister engaged with the university’s senior management and also visited exhibitions as well as the campus radio station.

South Africa assumed the Presidency of the G20 on 01 December 2024, marking a historic milestone as the first African country to lead this influential group of the world’s largest economies.

The G20 comprises 19 countries including: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Türkiye, United Kingdom, and the United States.

The G20 is expected to have significant economic benefits for South Africa, notably for the tourism, transport, restaurant, entertainment and hospitality industries, with global visibility in all nine provinces. – SAnews.gov.za
 

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Gina heads to Japan to advance relations on hydrogen, sustainable fuels

Source: Government of South Africa

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, will embark on an official visit to Japan from 15 to 18 September 2025, to strengthen cooperation in hydrogen energy and sustainable fuels. 

The Deputy Minister will participate in the Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting and the Ministerial Meeting on Sustainable Fuels on Monday, 15 September, to place South Africa at the centre of high-level global discussions on implementing and collaborating on hydrogen policies.

According to the department, Gina will engage with Japanese officials on international collaboration, demand stimulation, and supply chain development between South Africa and Japan.  

The Ministerial Meetings will be held in collaboration with Expo 2025 Osaka, an event that brings together people and innovations from around the world to address global issues and showcase Japan’s technological capabilities in achieving a hydrogen-powered society. 

“The engagements will serve as a bedrock to create institutional foundations for market-based hydrogen trading and price discovery, an essential step towards legitimising hydrogen as a tradable energy asset,” the statement read. 

Japan is committed to ensuring that its supply chains are secure, transparent and interconnected on a global scale.

The department said Japan also aims to establish global markets that will substantiate its investments in hydrogen production, transportation and utilisation technologies. 

In advancing the sustainable fuels agenda, Japan’s primary objective is to ensure the widespread implementation of sustainable fuels, particularly in industries that are challenging to regulate, such as aviation and shipping.

“The country has expressed commitment to expediting the global adoption of biofuels, e-fuels, and e-methane as part of its Initiative for Sustainable Fuels and Mobility with Brazil.  In addition, Japan aims to diversify the global energy supply ahead of COP30.”

From 16 to 18 September, the Deputy Minister will engage in discussions with representatives from the Japanese government, academic institutions, and commercial entities, including Toyota, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, as well as the universities of Kyoto and Osaka.  

The discussions will focus on science, technology and innovation-related matters, such as nanotechnology, carbon recycling, astronomy and space science technologies.

Green industrialisation

Speaking ahead of the mission, Gina said the Ministerial Meeting on Sustainable Fuels holds considerable significance for South Africa, as the government aims to expedite the diversification of its energy portfolio to foster sustainable and inclusive growth. 

“For example, to reduce the carbon intensity within the aviation sector, South Africa aims to learn from Japan’s advancements in sustainable aviation fuel. Accordingly, strengthening cooperation with Japanese research institutions and enterprises specialising in sustainable aviation fuels and renewable energy sources will be essential,” said the Deputy Minister.

Gina stated that the insights gained from the mission will be instrumental in developing a robust infrastructure for renewable hydrogen and sustainable fuels in South Africa, with the potential to transform key sectors of the economy. 

These include the transformation of the energy and mining sector to decarbonisation operations and power generation.

Advancing the transportation and aviation sectors through the promotion of environmentally sustainable fuels and hydrogen-powered mobility will accelerate South Africa’s transition to cleaner fuels, thereby reducing its dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change.

In addition, South Africa’s manufacturing sector supports the expansion of new industries in hydrogen storage, fuel cells and electrolysers, while the agricultural sector supports the production of low-carbon fertilisers and strengthens the food supply chain.

“These initiatives have the potential to promote green industrialisation, create jobs in energy-intensive industries, and enhance the resilience of transport and logistics networks, thereby supporting South Africa’s broader social and economic development objectives,” said Gina.

The department said Japan remains a strategic ally for South Africa in scientific research, development and innovation since formalising a scientific and technological cooperation agreement in 2003.  

“In future, the country aims to leverage Japan’s expertise in vehicle manufacturing, electronics and the commercialisation of research to enhance collaborative initiatives in industrial development and technological innovation,” said the department. – SAnews.gov.za
 

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Government determined to turn around struggling municipalities in North West

Source: Government of South Africa

The national executive, working with provincial government is determined to arrest the current situation and turn the Ditsobotla Local Municipality as well as other municipalities in the North West. 

This, so that municipalities can once again deliver consistent services and enjoy the respect of communities.

This was the commitment made by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his opening remarks at the engagement between the National Executive and the North West Provincial Executive Council, held in Rustenburg, on Friday.

President Ramaphosa stressed that elected leaders have a duty to serve the people above personal interests, warning against the erosion of basic rights through poor service delivery.

“We were all elected to serve the people and not our own interests. Failure to deliver services is an infringement of the basic rights of residents and our citizens more broadly. No one should go more than a day without running the water while there is a deafening silence from the municipal offices about when the water will be restored,” the President said.

President Ramaphosa addressed the issue of water, following recent water protests in several communities, including Westbury and Coronationville in Gauteng, where residents took to the streets demanding consistent water supply and accountability from municipalities. 

“We must remind ourselves of the National Treasury’s 2024 provincial socio-economic review which points to an increase in the percentage of people living in poverty. It also points to a drop in the number of households with access to basic services like water,” he said. 

The President noted that while the North West provincial government has made strides in growing public infrastructure, communities continue to suffer due to instability and recurring interventions in municipalities, with Ditsobotla Local Municipality being the most recent to be placed under administration.

The President highlighted the need to recognise that fiscal constraints are holding back a number of projects and programmes, particularly at a municipal level.  

However, he called for municipalities to be responsive to the needs of communities, stressing that maladministration, poor governance, and corruption cannot be excused. 

“If a municipality is put under administration, we need to know what the elected representatives and municipal officials are doing to earn their salaries. And we need to ask ourselves whether the salaries that they are paid are value for money and whether they are doing their work,” President Ramaphosa said. 

The engagement in Rustenburg forms part of a series of consultations between the national executive and provincial governments, aimed at strengthening cooperative governance under the Government of National Unity.

North West becomes the seventh province to host such an engagement following similar meetings in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Eastern Cape and the Northern Cape.

President Ramaphosa urged all spheres of government to act decisively to restore community trust and accelerate delivery, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, tourism, manufacturing and infrastructure. 

He further pointed to opportunities in the province’s Green Hydrogen Masterplan, describing it as a driver of inclusive growth and industrialisation that could benefit not only the North West, but also the national economy and the continent at large.

“Premier Mokgosi, working together with your executive council and the municipal leadership here, I am confident that we can drive development in the Platinum Province. In this effort, no person, no community and no industry should be left behind,” President Ramaphosa said. – SAnews.gov.za

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Opening remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the meeting between the National Executive and the North West Provincial Executive Council, Rustenburg

Source: President of South Africa –

Programme Director, Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa,
Premier of the North West, Mr Lazarus Mokgosi,
Ministers and Deputy Ministers,
Members of the Executive Council (MECs),
Executive Mayors and members of councils,
Officials,
Ladies and gentlemen,

Good morning,
 
As the National Executive, we are pleased to be in the North West.
 
This is our seventh formal engagement with a provincial executive.
 
We have previously met with the Executive Councils of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Eastern Cape and, most recently, the Northern Cape.
 
We hope to have met with the leadership of the remaining two provinces, Free State and Western Cape, by the end of this financial year.
 
The Constitution mandates cooperative governance.
 
As the Government of National Unity, we see this as an important part of building a capable, ethical and developmental state.
 
One of the driving forces behind the District Development Model that we established in 2019 was to ultimately do away with three persistent challenges.
 
The first of these is the challenge of working in silos, which has contributed to a disjointed approach by national, provincial and local spheres of Government.
 
The second challenge is what I have termed on a previous occasion as ‘parachuted development’.
 
Here, I am referring to the approach of initiating, scoping and budgeting for projects and programmes without proper project preparation and consultation with relevant stakeholders and, most importantly, the affected communities.

The third challenge has been how projects are funded in the wake of the fiscal challenges our country is going through. The DDM was initiated to enhance co-operation amongst all stakeholders. In addressing the challenge of funding projects we need to identify innovative ways of funding many projects. This we can do through more effective co-operation amongst all stakeholders.
 
These challenges have contributed to projects not being initiated nor implemented, when they are implemented being dogged by huge cost over-runs, projects being discontinued, and communities losing interest in development that does not materialise.
 
These challenges have contributed to a trust deficit between Government and communities.
 
These two challenges have been holding back our progress as a country.
 
Today’s engagement is designed to narrow and ultimately close these gaps.
 
This engagement is meant to help us work together more efficiently, to resolve challenges together and to plan smarter.
 
We hope that this engagement will come up with innovative ideas and lead to tangible action to address problems and challenges.
 
Chairperson,
 
While the provincial executive and municipalities should be commended for growing public infrastructure in this Province, challenges remain.
 
Communities are bearing the brunt of instability at local government level.
 
Municipalities have repeatedly been placed under administration, the Ditsobotla Local Municipality being the most recent of these.
 
The National Executive, working with the Provincial Government, is determined to arrest the current situation and turn the municipality around so that it once again delivers consistent services and enjoys the respect of communities.
 
We were all elected to serve the people and not our own interests.
 
Failure to deliver services is an infringement of the basic rights of citizens.
 
Let me address the issue of running water as an example.
 
No one should go more than a day without running water while there is a deafening silence from the municipal offices about when water will be restored.
 
We must remind ourselves of the National Treasury’s 2024 provincial socio-economic review which points to an increase in the percentage of people living in poverty.
 
It also points to a drop in the number of households with access to basic services like water.
 
We need to recognise that fiscal constraints are holding back a number of projects and programmes, particularly at a municipal level.
 
But nothing can excuse poor governance, maladministration, financial mismanagement, wastage and corruption.
 
If a municipality is put under administration, we need to know what the elected representatives and municipal officials are doing to earn their salaries.
 
The impact of tariffs and other developments on the country’s economy mean that we must intensify our efforts to deliver on the Government of National Unity’s three strategic priorities.
 
These priorities are to drive inclusive growth and job creation; to reduce poverty and tackle the high cost of living; and to build a capable, ethical and developmental state.
 
These priorities must find expression in plans for action at both provincial and local government.
 
We need to unlock the blockages in establishing a Special Economic Zone in Moses Kotane Municipality, reintroduce the use of railway routes, and expand the airports in Mahikeng and Pilanesberg.
 
We need an urgent relook at the current delivery model to enable more efficient regulatory approval and investment activation.
 
With regard to infrastructure development, we will need to find ways to support high impact projects in the four corridors and elsewhere in the Province.
 
We need to seize on the great opportunities that exist to develop agriculture, tourism and manufacturing in this Province.
 
These are among the issues that we will deliberate on today.
 
Premier Mokgosi, working together with your Executive Council and the municipal leadership here, I am confident that we can drive development in the Platinum Province.
 
In this effort, no person, no community and no industry should be left behind.
 
Once again thank you all for your attendance. I look forward to our discussions.
 
I thank you.

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Health Ombudsman Conference highlights healthcare as a human right

Source: Government of South Africa

Friday, September 12, 2025

The Office of the Health Ombudsman has convened its inaugural two-day conference, which started on Thursday, 11 September 2025, at the Emperors Palace Conference Centre in Kempton Park, Gauteng.

The Health Ombudsman Conference 2025 coincides with the observance of World Patient Safety Day, underscoring the Ombudsman’s commitment to ensuring the quality and safety of healthcare services for all users.

Held under the theme: “Health and Healthcare as a Human Right,” the biennial gathering brings together healthcare professionals, policymakers, regulators, academics, and civil society. 

The event promises to deliver a high-quality and impactful event, featuring discussions that will focus on healthcare as a constitutional right. 

Participants will share insights on strengthening oversight to create a health system that is accessible, fair, and accountable.

The session features in-depth open dialogue sessions and presentations that focus on various factors affecting access to safe and quality healthcare services. 

In addition, discussions cover the contribution of the private healthcare industry and funders towards achieving universal access to healthcare in South Africa.

Health Ombudsman, Emeritus Professor Taole Mokoena, said the conference serves as a vital platform to reflect on South Africa’s progress, challenges, and opportunities in ensuring that healthcare is recognised, not as a privilege, but as a fundamental human right. 

“Our goal is to foster collective commitment to a patient-centred health system that upholds dignity, fairness, and justice,” he said. 

The inaugural conference reaffirms the Health Ombudsman’s mandate to safeguard the public’s right to health, promote a safe and ethical healthcare service, and drive continuous improvement in the quality of care across the healthcare system. – SAnews.gov.za

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Government awaits court decision on export quotas

Source: Government of South Africa

Friday, September 12, 2025

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has decided not to set the 2024-2025 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) export quotas for African Elephant, Black Rhinoceros and Leopard hunting trophies, at this stage.

This follows an ongoing legal case brought by Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA), currently before the Gauteng High Court, which challenges aspects of the quota-setting process.

CITES is an international agreement between governments that aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

In the context of CITES, an annual export quota is a limit on the number or quantity of specimens of a particular species that may be exported from the country concerned within a 12-month period

In a statement on Friday, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment explained that the Minister’s decision aims to protect the integrity of the process and ensure legal certainty while the matter is before court.

“The department will therefore await the outcome of the court proceedings before taking further steps. Once a judgment has been delivered, the Minister will consider the court’s ruling and decide on the way forward in line with South Africa’s conservation objectives and its obligations under CITES.

“The department remains committed to working with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that future quota decisions are scientifically sound, legally compliant, and support both conservation and sustainable use.” – SAnews.gov.za

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Government boosts initiatives to tackle youth unemployment, Mashatile

Source: Government of South Africa

Government is currently implementing several collaborative initiatives to tackle youth unemployment, focusing on improving labour market functioning through skills training, work experience, entrepreneurship support, and wage subsidies.

This is according to Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who was responding to oral questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Thursday. 

“The rate of unemployment in our country is indeed a concern to all of us,“ he said.

Mashatile explained that government is utilising labour-intensive programmes, such as the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), Public Employment Programmes, and the Community Work Programme (CWP), to provide temporary employment and income support, especially to unemployed youth in sectors like infrastructure, environment, and social services.

To this end, Cabinet approved Phase V of the EPWP in February 2024, aiming to create five million work opportunities between April 2024 and March 2029, with an estimated five-year budget of R178 billion.

“This programme intends to address youth unemployment by providing young people access to jobs in mass projects such as road maintenance, inclusive of pothole repairs, public infrastructure development, public space beautification, waste management, and social services.“

Meanwhile, through the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), chaired by Mashatile, government collaborates with social partners, including business, labour, and civil society, to develop and implement a collective response to youth unemployment.

Speaking as Chairperson of the HRDC at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg last month, the Deputy President cited Statistics South Africa figures, which revealed that more than 3.5 million young people aged between 15 and 24 are disconnected from both the labour market and the education system.

Research from the South African Labour Development Research Unit at the University of Cape Town also highlighted the heterogeneous nature of the unemployed youth. 

According to data, more than half of unemployed youth not in employment, education and training have been searching for work for over a year, underscoring the systemic barriers they face in securing a foothold in the labour market. 

In addition, through the National Skills Development Plan and the National Skills Fund, Deputy President Mashatile said government works with social partners, the private sector, and educational institutions to equip youth and marginalised groups with market-relevant skills to boost job creation initiatives.

Last month, South Africa launched the official Jet Skills Desk, National Jet Skills Advisory Forum, and Multi-Donor Initiative.  

These joint initiatives are designed to provide leadership and coordination for a demand-driven skills development agenda, empowering disadvantaged and marginalised groups to access employment and entrepreneurship in the green economy.

In addition, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, in collaboration with the Department of Defence, has conceptualised the South African National Defence Force-led National Youth Service Programme. 

The programme aims to empower women, youth, and persons with disabilities to become emerging industrialists in agriculture, energy security, aerospace, maritime, the digital economy, and defence sectors.

“As government, we are committed to moving from fragmented efforts to an integrated national programme that encompasses skills development, economic opportunity, workplace experience, entrepreneurship support, soft skills, and civic education to foster resilience and adaptability,” Mashatile added. – SAnews.gov.za

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Zululand schools benefit from new education resources

Source: Government of South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has handed over critical education resources to schools in the Zululand District, reinforcing the province’s commitment to improving learning outcomes and strengthening education infrastructure.

Ntuli, accompanied by Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka, visited uPhongolo Local Municipality on Thursday, 11 September 2025, where he officially opened new facilities and delivered resources aimed at addressing long-standing challenges in schools.

At Siqalukubona Secondary School, the Premier unveiled a new science laboratory worth R810 000, designed to improve the teaching of mathematics and science.

The facility will provide learners with practical skills and prepare them for tertiary studies and future careers in science, technology, and innovation.

Ntuli also handed over two mobile classrooms and a vehicle worth R1 million to Siphosethu Special School, a move set to ease overcrowding, improve accessibility, and support mobility needs for learners with special educational requirements.

These initiatives follow the launch of two state-of-the-art schools in Newcastle last month, underscoring the provincial government’s ongoing investment in education despite financial pressures.

In his address, Ntuli reaffirmed that the government’s focus remains on delivering quality and inclusive education that inspires new hope and ensures that no learner is left behind.

“Every investment we make in education is an investment in the future of KwaZulu-Natal. These facilities are about more than bricks and mortar — they are about restoring dignity, creating opportunity, and building a province where every child, regardless of background, has a fair chance to succeed,” Ntuli said.

Operation Sukuma Sakhe engagements

Meanwhile, as part of Operation Sukuma Sakhe under the District Development Model (DDM), the Premier has engaged with communities in the Ugu District Municipality.

The programme on Wednesday started with a community dialogue at KwaDweshula village, where residents shared pressing issues affecting them.

The dialogue provided an opportunity for citizens to raise concerns directly with provincial leadership, and to contribute to solutions for local challenges.

The Premier also visited community gardens, which play an important role in boosting food security, alleviating hunger, and improving household nutrition in the area, while empowering communities through sustainable agricultural practices.

In Umzumbe Local Municipality, Ntuli met with community safety structures to discuss crime prevention strategies and ways to strengthen partnerships between communities and law enforcement.

The day concluded with the main Operation Sukuma Sakhe event at Shibase Sports Field.

The event brought together government leaders, including community representatives, and stakeholders to strengthen cooperation on service delivery, safety, and local development.

Ntuli reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to working directly with communities to resolve challenges and improve livelihoods.

“Operation Sukuma Sakhe continues to serve as a vital platform for inclusive governance, ensuring that the people of KwaZulu-Natal are active participants in shaping the future of their province,” the Premier said. – SAnews.gov.za