Thursday, March 01, 2018

Radical socio-economic transformation has the capability to structurally change the economic development patterns for the benefit of the previously disadvantaged, especially from rural areas. The North West Government, under the credible leadership of Honourable Premier Supra Obakeng Ramoeletsi Mahumapelo is hard at work to rebrand, reposition and renew (RRR) the Province through the development of quality road infrastructure network. The 2018 MTEF Budget demonstrates our willingness to work with both the private and public sectors in the context of Saamwerk-Saamtrek by focusing on sectors that would largely contribute to job creation and food security...[Read]

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Minister Thulas Nxesi is back at the helm of Public Works, the position he previously held for three years- before he was moved to the Sport and Recreation portfolio. Following Cabinet reshuffle by President Cyril Ramaphosa, saw at least 10 ministers fired last night, our department will also be reporting to Minister Blade Nzimande on matters related to road infrastructure. Nzimande has replaced Joe Maswanganui as Minister of Transport. President Ramaphosa reshuffling of his executive was...[Read President Statement]

Friday, February 23, 2018

The Executive Council has taken a decision to strengthen infrastructure delivery and maintenance in the province. To this end, the Department of Public Works and Roads has been directed to establish a provincial infrastructure delivery unit by taking up all built industry professionals and resources from various departments to operate under one roof. This will enhance the government capacity to deliver infrastructure development and maintenance services. The intervention will also include capacity development...[Read]

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

We remain committed to the goals we set ourselves in the Freedom Charter, the Constitution and the National Development Plan (NDP). These goals are ultimately aimed at addressing the triple challenges of poverty, inequality and unemployment. To achieve these goals, we have to implement radical socio-economic transformation. It would be remiss of me not to acknowledge that last year was particularly difficult for our economy. The year was characterised by slow economic growth, recession, ratings downgrades, and heightened concerns regarding the governance and sustainability...[Read]

Friday, February 16, 2018

Our state employs one million public servants. The majority of them serve our people with diligence and commitment. We applaud them for the excellent work they do. However, we know the challenges that our people face when they interact with the state. In too many cases, they often get poor service or no service at all. We want our public servants to adhere to the principle of Batho Pele, of putting our people first. We are determined that everyone in public service should undertake their responsibilities with efficiency, diligence and integrity. We want to instil a new discipline, to do things correctly, to do them completely and to do them timeously...[Read]

Tuesday, December 05, 2017

The department, through the Bojanala District office, joined the fight against women and children as it held an interactive session commemorate the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Aginst Women and Children. Themed ‘Count me in: Together Moving A Non-violent South Africa Forward', the campaign aims to encourage members of society, especially men to join hands with government in the fight to curb violence against women and children. The country saw many cases over the years but 2017 highlighted a shocking number...[Read]