National Government’s intervention with financial support, was at the centre of Wednesday’s discussions, of the second day of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s oversight visit to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro.
The meeting was closed to the public,
but Oscar Mabuyane, Premier of the Eastern Cape, provided a comprehensive report on the Province’s progress, as well as challenges.
Speaking about his visit at a local stadium, President Ramaphosa, said “we are pleased that the Eastern Cape Government has aligned with priorities of the Provincial Development Plan.”
He said the district development model aims to foster greater coordination, integration and efficiency across all spheres of government. It is about breaking down the silos that hinder intergovernmental cooperation and working smarter and more efficiently.
He also said a productive outcome of his visit would be to get a concrete, credible and tangible plan for implementation under the Provincial Development Plan and the District Development Model.
“The Eastern Cape is one of the most richly endowed provinces in terms of natural splendour, arable land, a lengthy coastline, well-located ports and several universities.
All of these endowments should be used for economic growth and job creation” said Ramaphosa.
He also said a Consolidated General Report of the Auditor-General for 2023-2024, noted that since the end of the previous provincial administration’s term, stable leadership has strengthened oversight.
Submission of good-quality financial statements has upped from 62 percent of departments at the start of the administration to 76 percent in 2023-24 due to proactive support by provincial treasury.
Picture: Supplied of left to right: Vincent Magwenya- President’s Spokesperson; Velenkosi Hlabisa- Minister of Cooperative Governance ; Barbara Creecy- Minister of Transport; President Cyril Ramaphosa, Oscar Mabuyane – Premier of the Eastern Cape; Babalwa Lobishe- Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Metro.