The debate on premier Phumulo Masualle’s State of the Province Address started on Tuesday afternoon and continues today in the Bhisho Legislature. Below is the speech by the DA Leader in the Legislature, Athol Trollip, in reply to the Premiers Sopa address: Hon Speaker Hon Members and Members of the public. It seems somewhat farcical to be debating the SOPA for the second time in one year, especially since very little has changed and what we had was essentially the passing of the baton … [Read more...] about Athol Trollip replies to the Premiers Sopa address
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Bobby Stevenson on the State of the Province Address
The Democratic Alliance agrees that life is better in South Africa than it was prior to 1994. Progress has been made in the delivery of basic services such as water, housing and electricity as well as infrastructure development. This is a good story and the Democratic Alliance is proud to be associated with the progress that has taken place in the Eastern Cape. We also appreciate the Premier's commitment to national reconciliation by including names from across the broad political spectrum in … [Read more...] about Bobby Stevenson on the State of the Province Address
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber responds to SOPA 2014
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber notes that Premier Noxolo Kieviet addressed a number of issues affecting the Eastern Cape neglected by the recent State of the Nation address. As the premier so eloquently stated: as a province we continue to grieve the loss the son of our soil, Madiba. His legacy, says Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO, Kevin Hustler, is one of hope and a vision for the future. "The province is in critical need of the effective implementation of strategies for … [Read more...] about The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber responds to SOPA 2014
Premier’s Sopa only one side of the coin
It was very clear that the Premier adopted the same metaphorical speech strategy of Jacob Zuma of telling a good story. The speech's plausibility is brought into question by the fact that the Premier spoke only about one side of the coin. This was confirmed when she appealed to Eastern Cape citizens not to protest their dissatisfaction around poor service delivery by burning down existing service structures. This speaks volumes about he fact that citizens are not as enthusiastic about the … [Read more...] about Premier’s Sopa only one side of the coin
Over 1 500 schools built in Eastern Cape
Government has since the dawn of democracy built 1 516 new schools in the Eastern Cape, 202 of which were constructed during the current term, says Premier Noxolo Kievit. Delivering her State of the Province Address in the provincial Legislature on Friday, Premier Kievit said 1 467 of the schools were funded from the provincial infrastructure budget and 49 were built through the national Department of Education's Accelerated School Infrastructure Development Initiative (ASIDI) which started … [Read more...] about Over 1 500 schools built in Eastern Cape
What Premier Kiviet needs to focus on at Sopa
The Eastern Cape remains a labour reservoir for other provinces whose economies are growing at rates that create opportunities and jobs such as the Western Cape and Gauteng. The Premier must outline what the ANC will do to encourage and promote economic growth in the province that will reverse this drain of important human resources. This accelerated migration of Eastern Cape human capital not only robs the province of these people's skills and entrepreneurship, but dislocates the social … [Read more...] about What Premier Kiviet needs to focus on at Sopa
SOPA – Eastern Cape challenges remain, Education and Health still a priority
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government exceeded its own target when it created close to 110 000 job opportunities by end of last year through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). But officials say the high employment rate in the province remains a concern. Premier Noxolo Kiviet, in her State of the Province Address on Friday, said more than R24 million was set aside to support 27 struggling companies with R10.5 million having been disbursed to companies where 2 460 jobs were … [Read more...] about SOPA – Eastern Cape challenges remain, Education and Health still a priority
Sopa – Premier fails to usher in a new era of accountability
The Democratic Alliance welcomes the commitment of the Premier, Noxolo Kiviet, to the National Development Plan. What is also good news for the province is the number of projects that the Premier highlighted in her speech. However, she failed to project the leadership vision that this province needs. What the DA was expecting was for her to crack the whip and usher in a new culture of accountability in the province. She needed to spell out consequences for the 6 700 teachers who are … [Read more...] about Sopa – Premier fails to usher in a new era of accountability
SOPA Live for Residents
The State of the Province Address by Eastern Cape Premier Noxolo Kiviet will be screened on 22 February 2013 from 10:00 am at the following venue - Jeff Masomela Hall in Khayalitsha, Uitenhage to allow residents the opportunity to follow the important annual event in Bhisho. SOPA will also be broadcast live on Umhlobo Wenene FM and Community Radio Stations, as well as on the DStv Parliamentary Channel 408. The speech is important since it follows the lead of the State of the Nation Address … [Read more...] about SOPA Live for Residents
Eastern Cape SOPA Expectations
Premier Noxolo Kiviet will deliver the Eastern Cape’s annual State of the Province Address in Bhisho tomorrow (Friday, 22 February 2013). The Eastern Cape Premier, Noxolo Kiviet, must spell out how she will firmly take the command of the provincial government and be the leader and decision maker that this province needs to put it on the high road to good governance. The people are crying out for some game changing announcements. Madam Premier, use your State of the Province Address and … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape SOPA Expectations
