Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba.
The Limpopo provincial government under the leadership of its first female Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has embarked ensuring that the lives of the communities are enhanced and whole.
In responding to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 7th administration of Government of National Unity (GNU) in Cape Town on Wednesday, the Premier of Limpopo, Dr Ramathuba applauded the real Commander in Chief of South Africa for ensuring that Limpopo is leading the country’s renewable energy revolution.
“When we met with you and your Cabinet in November 2024, you committed to supporting renewable energy. You directed the Minister of Electricity to support and work with us and therefore We are pleased that in April 2025, hardly four months, we will invite you to switch on electricity for 400 households in Madimbo and Mabvete last villages in our country, in Musina Municipality - off the grid, powered by solar and battery storage, with 5G connectivity. On average between seven and 15 individuals occupy one household therefore thousands of our people will be covered,” said Ramathuba.
“The R120 billion pledged at our 2024 investment conference is materializing. Mining companies in Fetakgomo-Tubatse are pioneering solar energy projects, while the first six solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations along the N1, and seven more on the N11, are coming online soon. Mushavhi you can buy that electric vehicle, charging facilities are on their way.”
She further said reducing the cost of living in rural areas is key to unlocking economic growth and that Ramaphosa’s R940 billion infrastructure investment plan is a game-changer.
“For too long, apartheid spatial planning left rural communities disconnected from economic opportunities. This investment will reshape our province - connecting people to jobs, markets, and essential services. Public-private partnerships are proving effective. The near completion of the Steelpoort Bridge, built in collaboration with the mining sector, is a testament to what we can achieve when government and business work together,” Premier Ramathuba added.
Meanwhile, Limpopo is poised to be at the heart of South Africa’s global engagement. “Hosting key G20 meetings - on agriculture, financial architecture, the digital economy, and health - this positions our province as a driver of sustainable development. Our Marula belt in Mopani, alongside the 70% of Kruger National Park within Limpopo, will showcase our natural beauty and rich heritage to the world,” said Limpopo Premier.
She also supported President Ramaphosa’s decisive focus on water security. “For years, our communities have struggled with water shortages. We appreciate your recognition that many rural municipalities lack the financial and technical capacity to ensure sustainable water supply. We have already as a province engaged the Department of Water and Sanitation to find practical solutions, particularly in Polokwane Municipality, where water and infrastructure challenges persist,” Premier said.
“We have established our premier’s water war room which brings all role players together. Our hinwa mati Friday campaign has already started to yield results wherein 16 villages in Giyani have started drinking water. Our Executive Council is finalizing a water provision strategy to ensure every municipality can meet both economic and social needs in alignment with your interventions.”
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