KZN Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube said during her State of the Province Address (Sopa) the Zulu nation will survive against all odds despite being subjected to atrocities by devastating last year’s floods, July unrest in 2021 and global economic challenges.
She said despite that South Africa's GDP declined during the Covid-19 pandemic, in 2020 and 2021, KZN province will soldier on. “Having almost been brought to its knees by the floods, the civil unrest, and global economic challenges, today our economy is back on its feet, gradually addressing the damage which is estimated to be in the region of R33 billion,” said Premier Dube-Ncube.
As part of her administration mission to fight corruption, Premier Dube-Ncube confirmed that 113 officials were suspended for alleged corruption following that over the last five years, 508 investigations were instituted against officials implicated in corruption in various departments.
Following the elephant in KZN province room for scarcity of water and loadshedding, Dube-Ncube confirmed meeting with Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu to address the woes distressing the community.
She also announced that her administration has embarked on building a new palace for King Misuzulu kaZwelithini in Nongoma.
“We are encouraged at the continuation of the cordial and professional relations that exist between our government and His Majesty, the King. As we did with the late King, we continue to provide administrative and logistical support for the reigning Monarch. In consultation with His Majesty, we are finalising plans to build a new palace for the King in Nongoma,” said Premier Dube-Ncube.
She also welcomed interventions by President Cyril Ramaphosa to address congestion at the ports of Durban and Richards Bay.
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini
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