Thursday, February 26, 2026

On this historic year which coincides with the 30th anniversary since the adoption of the Constitution, we renew our commitment to the furtherance of the ideals of justice and democracy grounded on human dignity, inclusivity, accountability and transparency. As we remind ourselves of the value of our democracy we do so conscious of the genuine expectations of our people who live in the margins of society, who yearn justifiably so, for true realisation of its material dividends. This includes job creation, inclusive economic growth, tackling high costs of living, improving service delivery and building a capable and ethical state. The dream for a province free of poverty, inequality and unemployment has guided our forbearers and remain as a primary task of our generation to fulfil the historic mission to deliver a national democratic society...[Read more]

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

In the Budget last May we promised that spending priorities would not be funded through tax increases if this could be avoided. We have kept that promise, through our commitment to finding savings from unproductive expenditure, closing leakages, and rooting out inefficiencies. I am happy to announce that R12 billion in savings have been identified over the medium term. Targeted and responsible savings are not a once-off initiative. They will be an ongoing and entrenched part of the budget process going forward to weed out inefficiencies and low-performing programmes. Every programme and every allocation must demonstrate value, efficiency and accountability. As part of this process, the Public Transport Network Grant has been scaled down, by about R8.4 billion, over the next three years. The grant has not improved access to public transport relative to the investments made. ..[Read more]

Thursday, February 12, 2026

For more than 15 years, our economy has experienced low growth. All our actions now are driven by the need for rapid and inclusive economic growth to create more jobs and better quality jobs. To give effect to the Medium Term Development Plan, Cabinet has approved a comprehensive implementation plan to drive growth and inclusion. Through this plan, we are working to revive growth by creating the conditions for firms to invest by maintaining a clear and stable macro economic framework, investing in infrastructure that works, creating a conducive regulatory framework that supports growth and enables competition, and a focused and forward-looking industrial policy. The foundation of this plan is investment, particularly in public infrastructure, as well as labour intensive growth sectors that are capable of future growth. These include the digital and the green economy where young people will find employment opportunities...[Read more]

Friday, November 28, 2025

Our duty as leaders guided by the constitution, is to build a country and province where every woman, every child and every family can live without fear. We re-affirm our responsibility to strengthen the institutional capacity of our province, particularly in the arears where safety, empowerment and protection of women and children must be urgently reinforced. This Adjustment Budget stands as a transparent assessment of our province's financial position, the challenges we continue to confront and the strategic decisions required to safeguard long-term stability and strengthen our province. The minister of finance Enoch Godongwana, tabled the Medium-Term Budget policy Statement (MTBPS) on the 12th of November, signalling a wave of optimism throughout the country. For the first time in many years, revenue targets were not revised downwards but adjusted upwards, reflecting renewed economic activity and strengthening confidence in our national fiscal renewal path...[Read more]

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Our optimism is rooted in the progress we have made in keeping the promises we set out. A promise to grow the economy faster, to strengthen public finances, and to improve life for all South Africans. Two years ago, we committed to stabilising public debt in the current year and then begin to reduce it. Despite a challenging environment of persistently low economic growth, we are on track to achieve this goal. We also committed to remove South Africa from the Financial Action Task Force grey list. We have delivered on this commitment in just two and a half years. This is thanks to collaboration across government departments, law enforcement agencies and the private sector. Exiting the grey list enhances South Africa’s attractiveness to investors and make it easier to do business with us. However, we cannot afford to be complacent. FATF’s next mutual evaluation of South Africa begins in the first half of 2026. We must continue to tackle money laundering and terrorism financing to stay off the grey list...[Read more]

Thursday, July 24, 2025

I table this budget at a time when the province is emerging from an intense rainy season, during which floods caused susbstantial damage to roads and bridges. Preliminary assessments estimate the cost of recovery at R2.098 billion. These figures underscore the scale of our task and the urgency with which we must act. The Department cannot shoulder this burden alone. A coordinated, multi-sectoral response is required to resotre critical infrastructure and safeguard livelihoods. As we chart the course for the next five years, the Department's central focus is clear: we are stimulating inclusive economic growth through the delivery and maintenance of public infrastructure. We are acutely aware that our mandate is not merely administrative; it is developmental. The Department of Public Works and Roads is the infrastructure delivery arm of the provincial government, and as such, we cannot afford to drop the ball and forget the aspirations and hopes of the people of the North West, which are in our hands...[Read more]...[Read in pdf format]