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State Of The Province Address

Lesufi apologises to Ramaphosa for the state of Gauteng
Politics
/ 7 March 2025

Lesufi apologises to Ramaphosa for the state of Gauteng

The premier has also vowed that the province will be ready to host the G20 summit

By Lunga Mzangwe
The yin yang of State of the Province addresses
Thought Leader
/ 3 March 2025

The yin yang of State of the Province addresses

The annual speeches should not be merely hot air but a genuine look at how provincial governments can be overhauled so they work for the people

By Dimakatso Manthosi
Zulu king calls for unity, greater involvement of amakhosi in economic and political life of KwaZulu-Natal
National
/ 30 July 2024

Zulu king calls for unity, greater involvement of amakhosi in economic and political life of KwaZulu-Natal

The monarch said members of the provincial legislature ‘represent all of us’ and not just their parties

By Paddy Harper
KwaZulu-Natal to get crime wardens, says Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube
National
/ 29 February 2024

KwaZulu-Natal to get crime wardens, says Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube

Dube-Ncube says province will have 1 000 social crime wardens on the beat

By Paddy Harper
State of the Provinces: Makhura takes hard line on corruption — Mabuyane downplays it
Politics
/ 23 February 2021

State of the Provinces: Makhura takes hard line on corruption — Mabuyane downplays it

The Gauteng and Eastern Cape premiers have been ravaged by scandal over the past year, in both instances involving the political heads of their health departments

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ray of hope for Limpopo as Sopa reveals grand plans for jobs
Article
/ 9 March 2020

Ray of hope for Limpopo as Sopa reveals grand plans for jobs

Special Economic Zones will empower thousands in the Limpopo province

By Lucas Ledwaba
Saul’s bold last stand for the ANC
Article
/ 5 July 2019

Saul’s bold last stand for the ANC

The fate of the ANC is on the line as the next generation of party leaders fight to ‘reinvent the future’ in contested provinces

By Natasha Marrian
Makhura and e-tolls: A lesson in repetition
Article
/ 18 February 2019

Makhura and e-tolls: A lesson in repetition

Premier David Makhura has repeatedly called for e-tolls to be scrapped but has not given a plan in the last three State of the Province Addresses

By Mashadi Kekana
Scholars debate Sopa
Article
/ 6 April 2018

Scholars debate Sopa

‘Aren’t the strategies the government has implemented without first fixing the basics just a waste of money?’

By Staff Reporter
Ace’s mate tipped for premier job
Article
/ 2 March 2018

Ace’s mate tipped for premier job

Sisi Ntombela’s bid to lead the Free State is clouded by claims that she’s a pawn for her former boss

By Dineo Bendile
KZN government to conduct lifestyle audits of officials
Article
/ 1 March 2018

KZN government to conduct lifestyle audits of officials

​The KZN government is to conduct lifestyle audits of officials in high-risk positions, Premier Willies Mchunu announced during the Sopa

By Mxolisi Mngadi
Lifestyle audits on the cards for Gauteng MECs
Article
/ 26 February 2018

Lifestyle audits on the cards for Gauteng MECs

​Members of the Gauteng executive committee could soon face lifestyle audits if Premier David Makhura has his way

By Dineo Bendile
DA: We have evidence Makhura knew about the relocation of Life Esidimeni patients
Article
/ 26 February 2018

DA: We have evidence Makhura knew about the relocation of Life Esidimeni patients

The DA’s Jack Bloom said that if Gauteng Premier David Makhura were to truly hold himself accountable, he would resign.

By Dineo Bendile and Raeesa Pather
Gauteng plans to give its townships a business and lifestyle facelift
Article
/ 26 February 2018

Gauteng plans to give its townships a business and lifestyle facelift

The township economy has taken centre stage in Makhura’s state of the province address, which he delivered at the Gauteng Legislature on Monday.

By Dineo Bendile
READ IN FULL: Premier Makhura’s Gauteng SOPA 2018
Article
/ 26 February 2018

READ IN FULL: Premier Makhura’s Gauteng SOPA 2018

Read the state of the province address as delivered by Gautend Premier David Makhura in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature.

By Staff Reporter
LIVESTREAM: Makhura presents the State of the Province address
Article
/ 26 February 2018

LIVESTREAM: Makhura presents the State of the Province address

Makhura will give direction on service delivery priorities and Gauteng’s economy, job creation, education and health for 2018.

By Staff Reporter
Zille boasts of ‘land reform farm’ success in Western Cape
Article
/ 23 February 2018

Zille boasts of ‘land reform farm’ success in Western Cape

‘​The Western Cape boasts a 62% success rate for "land reform farms", compared with a 92% failure rate in the rest of the country’

By Jenni Evans
Makhura feels the pressure
Article
/ 24 February 2017

Makhura feels the pressure

The premier spoke of economic successes but faces dissent in the ANC and losing the province.

By Dineo Bendile
Gauteng State of the Province address: What you need to know
Article
/ 20 February 2017

Gauteng State of the Province address: What you need to know

Gauteng premier David Makhura delivered his 2017 State of the Province Address at a wet Greenfields Stadium in Randfontein on Monday.

By Dineo Bendile
Gauteng premier: We have restored the people’s confidence
Article
/ 23 February 2016

Gauteng premier: We have restored the people’s confidence

David Makhura believes his office has made significant progress in reducing service delivery protests and rooting out corruption.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Opposition: Makhura’s speech a ‘pie in the sky’
Article
/ 24 February 2015

Opposition: Makhura’s speech a ‘pie in the sky’

While Gauteng’s ANC had praise and glory for Premier David Makhura’s State of the Province Address, opposition parties weren’t impressed.

By Qaanitah Hunter
Premier promises billions to be injected into Gauteng
Article
/ 23 February 2015

Premier promises billions to be injected into Gauteng

In a speech that was occasionally interrupted by the EFF, Premier David Makhura promised an injection of billions of rands into several initiatives.

By Matuma Letsoala
ANC MPL suspended after Zille’s speech disrupted
Article
/ 20 February 2015

ANC MPL suspended after Zille’s speech disrupted

The ANC’s Western Cape chief whip Pierre Uys was suspended for two days after the state of the province address had to be adjourned on Friday.

By Sapaxxxx
Skills development for traditional leaders
Article
/ 28 February 2014

Skills development for traditional leaders

A different approach is needed so that the role and esponsibilities of traditional leaders have the capacity to deal with increasingly complex issues.

By Advertising Supplement
Successful housing development
Article
/ 28 February 2014

Successful housing development

North West human settlements department scoops awards that recognises excellence in accelerating the eradication of informal settlements.

By Advertising Supplement
Steady growth potential
Article
/ 28 February 2014

Steady growth potential

North West MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism believes the province is starting to fulfill expectations.

By Advertising Supplement
Challenges continue for NW
Article
/ 28 February 2014

Challenges continue for NW

North West premier Thandi Modise delivers her State of the Province Address.

By Advertising Supplement
Healthcare improvement central to success
Article
/ 28 February 2014

Healthcare improvement central to success

The North West province’s response to the state of health services delivered to its people is one area commended by opposition parties.

By Advertising Supplement
Modise: Strides have been made
Article
/ 28 February 2014

Modise: Strides have been made

North West premier Thandi Modise uses her State of the Province address to present a report-card of her tenure.

By Advertising Supplement
Gauteng life expectancy increased, says Mokonyane
Article
/ 24 February 2014

Gauteng life expectancy increased, says Mokonyane

In her state of the province speech, Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane says more access to health care has been achieved as residents are healthier.

By Sapa
Zille says Western Cape has SA’s ‘best story’
Article
/ 21 February 2014

Zille says Western Cape has SA’s ‘best story’

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille has focused on the province’s achievements over the last five years, saying it had the country’s "best story".

By Andisiwe Makinana
Gauteng to focus on ‘accelerating delivery’
Article
/ 20 February 2012

Gauteng to focus on ‘accelerating delivery’

Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane says the province will focus on "accelerating delivery with a strong emphasis on concrete deliverables".

By Faranaaz Parker
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