The Democratic Alliance does not anticipate much change in Friday’s State of the Province Address, as all that is happening is the subsequent handing over of the ANC-baton from Noxolo Kiviet to Phumulo Masualle. It is however, an important opportunity for the new premier to outline his vision for the province and to provide a framework for his executive members to frame their policy proposal thereon. The DA believes that the premier must concentrate on the following key … [Read more...] about State of the Province Address a costly handing over of the baton
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East Cape State of the Province Address all about JOBS
The Eastern Cape hopes to create 116 958 jobs in the coming financial year, Premier Noxolo Kiviet said on Friday. Delivering the State of the Province Address, the premier said although the country’s unemployment rate had decreased, the provincial unemployment rate of 27.1% was still high. "However, we are pleased to report that out of a target of 94 504 job opportunities announced for Phase 2 of the Expanded Public Works Programme, a total of 110 472 work opportunities have to date been … [Read more...] about East Cape State of the Province Address all about JOBS
Expectations for State of the Province Address
Noxolo Kiviet, the Premier of the Eastern Cape, will deliver the annual State of the Province Address in the Bhisho legislature on Friday, 17 February 2012. The Premier must decisively spell out how the Provincial Government is going to improve governance in the Eastern Cape so we can create the right climate for economic growth and job creation. A job is the best passport out of poverty. Corruption, maladministration, irregular tender practices and general inefficiencies are a turnoff to … [Read more...] about Expectations for State of the Province Address
I am so Embarrassed
After being sent a Facebook link to the Western Province State of the Province address on Friday 18 February 2011 I have been keeping an eye out for the public release of a copy of the State of the Eastern Cape Provincial address which also took place yesterday morning. I am embarrassed to say that I have FAILED. Yes, my dear Longhair I am admitting defeat. A quick visit to the official web site of the Eastern Cape Government this morning (Saturday) revealed the following: The last … [Read more...] about I am so Embarrassed
Chalk and Bloody Cheese
At last nights NMBBC Shinding I was chatting to my mate Shadleigh who wanted to know if I was going up to Bhisho to cover the EC State of the Province address. Thankfully I could see no reason to go and wished him God Speed negotiating the roads early this morning. What transpired out of the ensuing chat about the State of the Province address was that, in the past and for the entire two hours of proceedings, no-one present at the address could use their cell phones as the signal in that … [Read more...] about Chalk and Bloody Cheese
