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Gauteng Premier David Makhura addressed the first state of province on the sixth provincial administration, at University of Johannesburg Soweto, Gauteng.
In his statement, Makhura said the country is on the sixth democratic national and provincial elections and African National Congress (ANC) has a democratic mandate to grow Gauteng.
“On campaigns, people expressed their concerns on social justice, equity and prosperity. However, we will work together across political line therefore to build a country of our dream. No one should go to bed hungry, everyone should have a job and earn a better salary. Businesses should prosper as they take part in economic growth, every house should have access to shelter, land and quality healthcare. Youth and adults should access education that unleashes full potential. Women should enjoy their rights and be free from patriarchy, environment should also be protected and cared for”, he said.
He said the full plan of Growing Gauteng Together’ and Roadmap to 2030 will be finalised on the first 100 days, which is end of August. It will be done after consultation with different sectors and stakeholders.
“Gauteng province is South Africa’s largest economy, it is Africa’s 7th largest economy and 26th largest city in the world. However, rising rates of inequality, income, assets and spatial inequalities are disturbing feature of the province. The sixth administration will focus on economy, jobs, infrastructure, education, skills revolution, health, integrated human settlements and land release. Others include safety, social cohesion, and food security, building a capable, ethical and developmental state. Under each set of priorities, we will take steps to make sure that there is implementation of NDP as well as programme for Transformation, Modernisation and Re-industrialisation”, said Makhura.
He added that on the economy, jobs and infrastructure, Gauteng need s to do more on contribution to President Ramaphosa’s initiatives on economic recovery, investment, industrialization, youth employment and township economy.
