Departmental budget speech 2023...
Tuesday, May
30, 2023

We dare not fail our people in fulfilling this commitment. Infrastructure backlog remains a serious challenge after the adverse impact that disasters bore on our dilapidating infrastructure. Looking at the rising levels of unemployment, the escalating cost of goods and services, and the high fuel price, we dare not wink at the opportunities presented to us by time, and limited financial resources. We dare not linger in rendering the much needed infrastructure services, as this would be a disservice to the people of our province. Our efforts should contribute to improving the lives and livelihoods of our people. This is, and should be, our only preoccupation. We are determined, and committed to fulfil this mandate. We have always been open, and upfront with the truth, in admitting and confirming the challenges we as a department, and road-users alike...
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