“Let us recommit to make NWest a better place to live in”– Premier Mahumapelo
As South Africa is today, 27 April, commemorating the 24th anniversary since the country’s first democratic and non-racial general election was held, Premier Supra Mahumapelo urges North West Province communities to continue embracing and fostering an agenda of rebranding, repositioning and renewal (RRR) of the province, as put forward by the 5th Administration.
Premier Mahumapelo says this agenda, which is also intended at encouraging the provincial government to work together with communities in an effort to improve the quality of life for all as advocated for in the National Development Plan (NDP), should be used to reflect on the evident opportunities our democratic government has brought.
“This Freedom Day, we urge North West communities to reflect on the economic development opportunities the 5th Administration has implemented through amongst others, the VTSD Economic Development initiatives, Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme, the Skills Development Programme, Infrastructure Development Programmes in Public Schools, Scholar Transport services as well as the Culture and Arts Programmes.
“This reflection is critical as it will afford us the opportunity to gauge our collective contribution towards realising our RRR agenda, while at the same time assisting us to identify areas that need to be prioritised for the attainment of the goal of building a prosperous society”, emphasised Premier Mahumapelo, who says the violent community protests the province experienced recently should not derail or defocus us from this target.
This year’s Freedom Day coincides with the celebrations of Nelson Mandela’s centenary, whose life is an opportunity to recommit ourselves to his principles and building the nation we envisioned at the start of our democracy.
“As we celebrate this Freedom Day with great enthusiasm and paying tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for South Africa’s liberation, let us pursue the dreams and aspirations of Nelson Mandela, and continue to respect basic human rights, and remain committed to the rule of law and the constitution”, urged Premier Mahumapelo.
This year’s Freedom Day is celebrated under the theme, “The year of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela: Towards full realisation of our freedom through radical socio-economic transformation”.
For enquiries, contact:
Mr. Brian Setswambung
Provincial Head of Communication
Cell: 076 012 4501
E-mail: bsetswambung@nwpg.gov.za
