By STAFF REPORTER
The North West Premier, Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi will on 25 July 2024, deliver his maiden address during the official opening of the North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL). In his address, Mokgosi is expected to outline the 7th Administration’s service delivery plans and priorities that are aimed at addressing the triple challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequalities.
Mokgosi spokesperson, Sello Tatai said, the Premier will articulate the provincial government’s investment initiatives in an endeavour to boost the province’s economy.
“Themed: “The Year of Unity, Socio-Economic Renewal and Nation Building”, the opening of the 7th Provincial Legislature ceremony will be attended by guests and stakeholders, including Members of the Provincial Legislature (MPLs), members of the Provincial House of Traditional Leaders, religious leaders, ambassadors, private sector representatives, community members and the media.
“The Premier’s Inaugural Address will be delivered at Mmabatho Stadium Parking Lot at 9am,” he said.
Meanwhile, the North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said: “The Provincial Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (PROVJOINTS) made up of various government departments and security forces, led by the South African Police Service (SAPS), is ready to ensure a safe and secure Official Opening of North West Legislature and Premier’s Inauguration Address.
“The law enforcement officers will be deployed in and around the parking area to ensure general safety in Mmabatho and Mahikeng. While daily activities will not necessarily be affected by security arrangements, it is significant for the public to take note of the closure with regulated or restricted access of certain roads and thoroughfares around the precinct between 5am and 3pm, as that will affect the flow of traffic.”
Myburgh said civil servants and neighbouring government buildings will still be allowed to access their offices. She said the streets/roads that will be affected are Sekame Road and Ngaka Modiri Molema Road, Dr James Moroka Drive and Ngaka Modiri Molema Road, Sekame Road, Kemonosi Street and Mmabatho Stadium Parking.
“The PROVJOINTS is making an appeal to members of the public, civil servants, learners and all those who normally use roads, streets, thoroughfares and other public offices in and around the aforementioned roads to work closely with and cooperate with law enforcement officials, who will be manning and working in the area.
“The deployment of law enforcement officials is intended to ensure that normal day today activities are not unduly affected or obstructed, and the cooperation of everyone is important in this regard,” said Myburgh.
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