29 April 2009
North West Premier, Edna Molewa, has expressed gratitude to the people of
the North West for their positive contribution in the recent national and
provincial elections.
âBy exercising their democratic right to vote for a political party of their
choice, the people of the North West have contributed enormously towards the
strengthening and consolidation of our young democracy,â said Molewa.
Molewa said that the recent elections were a clear confirmation of a
maturing democracy. âBy casting their ballot, the people of our country were
demonstrating that they did not want to remain passive by-standards in the
democratisation and transformation of our society.â
The Premier sad that the critical challenge that remains is for ordinary
citizens and their organised formations to continue working with their elected
government to ensure ongoing improvements in the quality of peopleâs lives.
She encouraged communities to play a part in the programmes of government
and to help promote participatory democracy. âActing together with our people,
we will be able to effectively address the remaining challenges of poverty,
unemployment and service deliveryâ, she said.
Issued by: Office of the Premier, North West Provincial Government
29 April 2009
