BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo said the present administration had come up with a vision that is aimed at bringing change for the better. Mahumapelo called upon public servants in the province to embrace the approach of the fifth administration. He said the approach was distinctly different from the previous administrations.

Speaking at the Provincial Risk Indaba in Mahikeng on Thursday, Mahumapelo said: “We have come up with revolutionary changes in policies. We try to reposition, renew and rebrand our province. It is against this background that we have decided to deal with the risk of the disjuncture. And that will come with the change and if not dealt with, can results in a catastrophe,” he said.

Mahumapelo said unemployment, poverty and inequality were the order of the day in townships, small dorpies and villages. He said his administration had decided to address these issues in these areas in a radical and revolutionary manner.

“The people voted for the current government because they believed that their lives will change for the better. If we do not address their issues as expected, we would have failed them. They would turn against us and vote for the oppositions. We decided to do things differently as the fifth administration. Our aim is to ensure that unemployed in the townships, small dorpies and those residing in the villages is reduced. People must have access to the government resources.” he said.

MEC for Finance, Economy and Enterprise Development (FEED), Wendy Nelson said they planning to achieve 6% targeted economic growth by 2019.  She said risks must be identified and dealt with.

“The situation in municipalities and public entities is not what it is supposed to be as far as the risk management is concerned. We still find ourselves with lack of risk management units in most of these institutions. Public entities and municipalities are unable to systematically manage the challenges that hinder the achievement of service delivery in these areas.

“Having emerged from a divided past, we are constantly reminded that the work ahead is significant. We know that redressing must remain at the top of our priority list as we seek to give dignity and opportunity to the people of our province,” she said.

-TDN

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