The Acting Premier, Mr Bentley Vass joined by the MEC for Health, Mr Maruping Lekwene, MEC for Roads and Public Works, Ms Fufe Makatong, Executive Mayor of Namakwa, Mr Mervin Cloete, Chair of Chairs in the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature, Ms Merriam Kibi and Major General L. Ngubelmga officiall...

The Premier, Dr. Zamani Saul, accompanied by Members of the Executive Council, as well as the CEOs of SACGRA, FASSET and a representative of the merSETA launched the Northern Cape Youth Employment Programme. This programme will benefit 150 Students and Graduates from all Districts in the province...

The National School of Government is conducted a three-day induction programme for Members of the Executive Council of the Seventh Administration in the Northern Cape.  This programme focussed on ethical leadership and executive oversight. In attendance were the Director General, Heads of De...

[ GEMS in partnership with the Office of the Premier celebrates GEMS Day Event ] The Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS), in partnership with the Office of the Premier and all Northern Cape Provincial Departments, engaged in a GEMS Day event on Friday, 12 July 2024. This event aimed to ...

To view the inaugural speech delivered by the Premier of the Northern Cape, click here.

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A recent broadcast of an interview on Carte Blanche where the presenter engages the Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul on service delivery challenges in the Sol Plaatje municipality paints a very negative report on a bedrock of sensation and misconceptions. Having reviewed the unedited ...

Programme Director, Brigadier Moeng MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Ms Nomandla Bloem Provincial Police Commissioner, Lt General Otola Our honoured guest, Major General de Waal Senior Management of SAPS Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen Today is a bittersweet day ...

The recent urgent water shutdown and resultant inconvenience on the people of Sol Plaatje municipal area has resulted in the Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, calling all the role players to an emergency meeting this morning. The reason hereto was to get an honest update and assessment of the situation and a...

The Premier, Dr. Zamani Saul, today, on behalf of the Northern Cape Provincial Government, officially launched the Bereka Mosha programme aimed at addressing the skills development and at creating employment in the Province.  The programme has employed approximately 152 young graduates under...

With our vision being to build “a modern, growing and successful province”, the Northern Cape Provincial Government takes pride in ensuring that we constantly develop our province.  It is imperative that our youth are given opportunities to achieve their goals, thus, the Sixth Ad...

The Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality today held their inaugural tourism and investment summit in Victoria West.  Attended by the Minister of Human Settlements, Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayo, Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr. Zamani Saul and the MEC for the Ministry of Youth, Women, People living ...

3 August 2023 Kimberley Programme Director MEC for Youth, Women, Children, Persons with Disabilities, Communications and E-government, Ms Venus Blennies Director General, Mr Justice Bekekbeke Members of the media Ladies and gentlemen DEATH OF ILLEGAL MINERS Allow me before I start wi...

Premier Dr. Zamani Saul, today paid a courtesy visit to Andrea Chounyane, a young artist from Kimberley who has a vision of teaching young children how to express themselves through the arts.   Premier Saul committed to assisting Andrea to further her studies and realising her dream.&nb...

The Northern Cape Provincial Government, led by Premier, Dr. Zamani Saul, today officially welcomed home the Carnarvon High School Robotics Team. The Robotics Team represented South Africa at the International First Lego League in Morocco, from 19-20 May 2023. We are proud of their achievement, a...

The first day of the two-day feedback session in the Pixley Ka Seme District concluded with over 50 SMMEs receiving cash donations and equipment to assist in growing their small businesses.  These small business owners were part of the community members who interacted with the Executive Coun...

True to a commitment made in March during the Exco Outreach program, the Premier, Dr. Zamani Saul and the Executive Council have returned to Hopetown to provide feedback to the community members who raised a number of issues during that interactive session.  Community members are also access...

 Premier Dr. Zamani Saul, will lead the Exco Feedback Community meeting in Richmond, on Wednesday, 17 May 2023.  Members of the community will have an opportunity to access Government services from 08h00 -18h00.  #ExcoOutreach #northerncapegovernment #richmond

MEC in the Ministry of Youth, Women, Persons with Disabilities, e-Gov and Communications, Ms Venus Blennis fully supports Kimberley’s reigning African bench press champion and African record holder, Ricardo Fitzpatrick for the upcoming World Bench Press Championship which is scheduled to take ...

The MEC for Youth, Women, Person’s with Disabilities, Communications and E-Government,  Ms Venus Blennis, will tonight be on all community radio stations  talking about the establishment and mandate of the newly established ministry.  Please tune in to your local community ra...

The Minister of the Department of Public Works, Mr Sihle Zikalala, together with the Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul and the MEC for the Department of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Mr Abraham Vosloo, today visited the Sasol operations in Sasolburg, Free State.  Invi...

Freedom Day Commemorative Event.  The Acting Premier, MEC Bentley Vass will today deliver the keynote address at the Freedom Day event taking place at the Oliphantshoek Stadium.   Community members are  encouraged to make use of the Government services that are available at...

Day 2 of the Northern Cape Outbound mission saw the Premier, Dr. Zamani Saul accompanied by the delegation from the Northern Cape, visiting the Singapore FHA Food and Beverage Expo, and also holding fruitful engagements with Mr Alvin Tan,  the Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore as...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, is currently leading a Provincial delegation to Singapore and Vietnam from 23 April 2023 -2May 2023.  The outbound mission to both Singapore and Vietnam is on invitation from the South African Comissioner to Singapore and the South African Ambas...

The two day visit to the Province,concluded with a community engagement in the Tsineng village, which included community members from the surrounding villages, small farmers and representatives from the mining community. The aim of this engagement was to strengthen partnerships in ensuring access ...

Premier, Dr.Zamani Saul, together with Members of the Executive Council will today join the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr.Senzo Mchunu in the Gamagara Municipal area. #water&sanitation #waterislife #northerncape #moderngrowingsuccessfuprovince Minister Mchunu and Premier Zamani S...

The Teemaneng Running Club today hosted a successful third edition of the PHakamile Mabija Human Rights Half Marathon, this in honor of the anti-Apartheid activist, Phakamile Mabija who was born in Kimberley. Annually the race attracts athletes from across the country, contributing to the economy of...

Programme Director, Ms Nzinga Qunta Distinguished guests Members of the Media Ladies and gentlemen A number of key themes have emerged from the last 3 days of this summit. These are urgency, collaboration and leadership. The first is of the need for urgency. Inherent in South Africa wantin...

The main responsibility of this Ministry's E-Government mandate is to oversee the establishment of a network infrastructure that would link government buildings, primarily including schools and hospitals. It will work to construct an e-governance structure to direct priorities, policies, standa...

The President, Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, together with the Premier, Dr. Zamani Saul, various Cabinet Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Members of the Executive Council addressed the 5th installment of the District Development Model (DDM)Presidential Imbizo held in Upington, in the ZFM District Municipalit...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, will lead a two day Provincial Inter-Faith Summit scheduled to take place 11-12 August 2022 in Upington. The Summit in the main is aimed at consulting with faith-based leaders on their role in combatting TB, HIV and Sexually Transmitted infections in...

    Honourable Speaker and Deputy Speaker. Members of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature, Colleagues in the Executive Council  The leader of the opposition Honourable MacGluwa Our Honourable Chief Whip Neo Maneng  The leader of the Freedom Front Plus  Honourable Member D...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, notes the release of the first quarter (Q) of 2022 Labour Market statistics report by StatsSA. There have been positive developments in terms of employment creation for the province both on a quarter-on–quarter and year-on-year basis. Accord...

Programme Director, Commissioner Bacus Acting Chairperson of the PSC Commissioner Professor Somadoda Fikeni Vice Principal of UNISA Professor T Meyiwa CEO of the Ethics Institute Professor D. Rossouw Public Service Commission DG, Ms Dinky Dube Head of the Directorate for Priority Crimes Invest...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, takes note of the latest cheap public stunt of the Economic Freedom Fighters. The matter of the Tanzania trip that they are raising was long resolved and there was no wrong doing found. The regurgitation of this stale story shows a lack of purpose an...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr. Zamani Saul, on behalf of the Northern Cape Provincial Government welcomes the R7 billion investment by Vedanta Zinc International (VZI) into the Gamsberg Phase 2 project. This investment forms part of the second phase of the R21 Billion commitment pledged by VZ...

Honourable Speaker and Deputy Speaker Leader of the Opposition, Honourable McGluwa Our dynamic Chief Whip, Honourable Maneng Honourable Members of the Provincial Legislature Ladies and gentlemen, Comrades and friends Members of the Media Allow me to thank all the Members of the Legislature th...

The Premier, Dr. Zamani Saul together with the MEC responsible for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Mr Abraham Vosloo, met with the CEO of ACWA Power and the Redstone CSP plant, Mr. Nandu Bula together with his team.  The 100MW Redstone concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) plant,...

In partnership with the SABC the Northern Cape Provincial Government today handed over a computer centre to the Monwabisi High School in De Aar. The computer centre is yet another building block towards the attainment of the vision of the Provincial Government to modernize our Province. In his in...

The Northern Cape Provincial Government in partnership with Gift of the Givers today joins millions of people globally in observing World AIDS day in Kenhardt in the ZFM district, under the theme End Equalities. End AIDS. End Pandemics. During the programme held in Kenhardt to observe World AIDS ...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, has learnt with great sadness of the passing on of Mr Jacobus van Wyk, fondly known as Oom Boeboe. Premier Saul came to know Oom Boeboe as a great leader and community activist, who always had the interest of the most vulnerable at heart. The late...

Over the past few days we have been noting with concern the acts of public violence and lawlessness on a level never seen in the history of our democracy. These criminal acts of looting of businesses and large scale damage to property have resulted in losses to business and even the loss of precious...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, as Chairperson of the Provincial Coronavirus Command Council (PCCC), invites members of the media to a briefing of the PCCC that took place virtually today, 1 June 2021. The briefing will focus on the rise in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in ...

The Premier of the Northern Cape hereby expresses his concern at the current situation prevailing in Kimberley. The Northern Cape Provincial Government together with the Municipality have on several occasions met with the United Community Forum of Sol Plaatje, to not only report on the planned inter...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, will tomorrow brief the media on relief efforts by the Provincial Government after the recent rains that caused heavy flooding in certain parts of the Province. Premier Saul recently led a team of Members of the Executive Council to the John Taolo...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, has expressed shock and sadness at the untimely passing of the Minister in the Presidency, Mr Jackson Mthembu. The news of the passing of undoubtedly one of the most remarkable public servants was received with great sadness and loss. Minister Mth...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, on behalf of the Provincial Government, wishes to express our sadness on the passing of the Archbishop of the Catholic Church, Abel Gabuza. At the time of his passing, he was the Archbishop of Durban, having served the people of Kimberley formerly as...

Today, Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, officially opened the Henrietta Stockdale Nursing College Multimedia Centre sponsored by MTN. The state of the art multimedia centre is one of the MTN Foundation's Corporate Social Investment projects, which aims to contribute to the Nation...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, on behalf of the Provincial Government, wishes to express our sadness on the passing of Kgosi Kgosienewang Emmauel Jantjie II of Batlhaping Ba Phuduhucwana Ba-ga Jantjie. At the time of his passing, Kgosi Jantjie was 72 years old and had ruled his pe...

The Premier, Dr Zamani Saul together with the MEC for Sports Arts and Culture Ms Desery Finies and the MEC Economic Development and Tourism Mr Vosloo today honoured Ouma Katrina Esau inline with the heritage month celebrations this year. This year, Heritage Month it is celebrated under the theme ...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, welcomes the apology by the Sunday Times in their newspaper of today. It just reaffirms the statement by the Premier of his innocence and no interference in procurement processes. Coupled with that it shows that it was a malicious attack orchestrated...

MEC for COGHSTA, Mr Bentley Vass Senior Government Officials Members of the Media Ladies and gentlemen Municipalities are constitutional bodies that are empowered to deliver basic services to the communities they serve. The sphere of local governance derives its mandate from the Constitution w...

As committed, by the Premier of the Northern Cape and Chairperson of the Provincial Coronavirus Command Council, Dr Zamani Saul;  herewith find a report on expenditure incurred by the Provincial Government on procurement of Covid-19 related items. As at 31 July 2020, the Provincial Government h...

Programme Directors Let me start by greeting the bereaved Jack Family (amatlane) the wife (Asakhe), siblings, children and extended families Premier of the Eastern Cape, Mr Oscar Mabuyane (thank you for the profound act of solidarity) Minister for Minerals and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe M...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, today convened the inaugural meeting of the Provincial District Development Model for municipalities. “With this District Development Model approach we are aiming to achieve a single integrated plan per district with clear funding in order to b...

The Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, as chairperson of the Provincial Command Council, will host a virtual media briefing on the status of Covid-19 in the Province. Dr Saul will also provide an update on the progress in the education sector since the return of other grades to schools. The Premier will be...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, will today announce the appointment of Members of the Executive Council to the Provincial Exco. Members of the media are invited to cover the event as follows: Date: 26 June 2020 Time: 13h30 Venue: Office of the Premier, JW Sauer Building...

#YouthDay will be commemorated under the theme “Youth Power: Growing South Africa together in a period of COVID-19”. We encourage our young people to emulate the spirit of the youth of 1976 by contributing immensely in building a united, non-racial, non-sexist, safe and prosperous SA. #J...

Schools in the Northern Cape reconvene today after the two month closure, due to the global   Coronavirus outbreak. As a result of the spike in Coronavirus cases in the Umsobomvu and Renosterberg Municipalities, 19 schools in the areas were not opened today. The Council will closlely monit...

The Premier,Dr Zamani Saul, accompanied by the MEC responsible for Health, Ms Mase Manopole in the Northern Cape, officially opened a newly renovated Maternity Ward at Galeshewe Day Hospital in Kimberley. The renovations presented Provincial Government with an opportunity to be more innovative and c...

The Provincial Command Council chaired by the Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, held its weekly  meeting yesterday, 06 May 2020 to assess Provincial Governments response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The meeting had at its core the rollout of the Level 4 regulations and received  reports from the va...

The Provincial Command Council met this past weekend to take stock and evaluate the impact of the measures undertaken by Provincial Government to contain the spread of the Coronavirus. Although COVID-19 is essentially a health pandemic, it has a significant social and economic impact that goes beyon...

Government will continue to ensure that deserving households throughout the Northern Cape receive much needed social relief, especially during a time where they are encouraged to stay at home in an effort to flatten the Coronavirus infection curve. On the 15 April 2020 the Premier, Dr Zamani Saul...

The Northern Cape Provincial Government in partnership with Kumba Iron Ore, who has responded to the call by the President to partner with Government in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, will today be in Postmasburg to embark on a social relief programme. In addition to this Kumba Iron Ore ha...

The Northern Cape Provincial Government has spent the past week assessing readiness in terms of the lockdown implementation plan as we observed the first week of the countrywide lockdown. Various Members of the Executive Council have visited communities to assess compliance with the lockdown protoco...

On Monday, 23 March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a nation-wide lockdown as a response to the rapid rise in the number of people infected with Coronavirus COVID-19. The President also announced additional measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of COVID-19. As a Province, ...

Today, we noted the announcement by Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize of two positive Covid-9 cases in the Province. This means that the Northern Cape has registered its first two positive cases, a couple that lives in Hartswater. The couple have confirmed to the Department of Health’s Rapid Respon...

The Department of Health, Department of Social Development and the Moral regeneration Movement in the Office of the Premier met with the Inter-faith Society yesterday, 19th March 2020 to discuss the Provincial response to the Corona Virus Outbreak at the Protea Hotel. The meeting is part of a ser...

The Premier, Dr Zamani Saul together with members of the Members of the Executive Council will on Thursday, 19 Mar 2020 brief members of the media on a comprehensive action plan for the Province to curb the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) . The press briefingcomes after an extended Executive...

The Provincial Government of the Northern Cape notes the announcement by the President, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa on measures to combat Covid-19 and welcomes the pro-active nature of the statement and the preventative and containments measures outlined. As a response to the issues raised, the Northern Cape...

The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature; Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Mrs Sylvia Lucas The Speaker of the Western Cape Provincial Legislature, Ms Masizole Mnqasela; Members of the Executive Council; Members of the National Assembly a...

Premier Dr Zamani Saul met with 200 first year students from the University of Sol Plaatje. The students were brought together by the Christian revival Church and gathered at Deo Gloria in Barkley- West on Saturday, 15th February 2020. In his address to the young people, Premier Dr Saul encourage...

As a Province we have been silenced by the death of two leaders and activists that have always committed themselves to the vision of building a prosperous society. They served Government, their communities and humanity in various capacities and their diligence, sacrifice, hard work and respect for o...

Programme DirectorMembers of the Executive CouncilMayor and CouncillorsSenior Management of the Department present;Principals, Educators and LearnersMembers of the mediaDistinguished GuestsLadies and Gentlemen Dit is vir my ‘n riem onder die hart om vandag saam met die leerders en onderwysers va...

The Northern Cape province will be hosting the Opening games for the Under 19 International Cricket World Cup from 17thJanuary till 02 February 2020 at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley and teams were welcomed to the city at a welcoming function which took place on 15thJanuary 2020 at the Flamingo Casin...

Premier of the Northern Cape Province, Dr Zamani Saul had a meeting with the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu  this morning, 10th January 2020 to address the challenges of water and sanitation that are currently facing the Province. The meeting was attended by Deputy Min...

Programme Director Members of the Executive Council Speaker of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature Mayors and Councilors Co Chairperson of the Provincial AIDS Council, Mr Beau Nkaelang Members of Civil society Faith Based Organisations Members of the community Members of the media Ladi...

Chairperson of the Men’s Sector, Mr Beau Nkaelang National Secretary-General of the Men Sector: Prof. Mbulelo Dyasi The Deputy Speaker of Northern Cape, Mr. Mangaliso Matika Sol Plaatje Local Municipality Executive Mayor Director General of Northern Cape: Mr. Justice Bakebeke Senior Manag...

Premier, Dr Zamani Saul and the Executive Council conducted a visit to the Kgalagadi Manganese Mine in John Taolo Gaetsewe District on 18 October 2019.

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, on behalf of the entire Provincial Administration, herewith wishes the class of 2019 well as they embark on the final stretch of completing their schooling career. Dr Saul encourages all matriculants to set aside all extra curricular activities an...

Programme Director MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Ms Nontobeko Vilakazi Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Shivuri Members of the South African Police Services Government officials Members of the media Ladies and gentlemen The Northern Cape Provincial Government notes the c...

The Employee Health and Wellness Unit within the Office of the Premier are currently conducting a “Know Your Numbers” Campaign where staff are encouraged to know the vital numbers relating to their health and wellbeing. Staff and visitors received a package with information and a coll...

The Provincial Transformation Programmes Unit within Office of the Premier provided support to the launch of the “Re Aga Lefika” Drop-in centre and Soup Kitchen at the Thusong Child and Youth Care Centre’s History House in De Beers on 30 July 2019. The Centre will serve as a sta...

On 31stOctober 2019, Premier Dr ZamaniSaul was joined by Members of the Executive Council at an engagement with leaders of various Faith Based Organizations at the MayibuyeMulti-Purpose Centre in Galeshewe. It was an interactive session driven by robust discussions with the main purpose of acknow...

Members of the Executive Council; District and Local Mayors present here today, SALGA Provincial Leadership, Senior government officials, Esteemed participants, Ladies and gentlemen: I would like to extend a warm welcome to each and everyone of you to the first meeting of the Premier’s...

The Office of the Premier has noted with disgust the malicious and deceitful twitter handle, @Dbn_Survivors that alleges to expose perpetrators of Gender Based Violence through false claims; where the Premier, Dr. Zamani Saul, is also being implicated.  This comes at a time in our country when ...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, accompanied by officials from the Office of the Premier partnered with private sector stakeholders such as Standard Bank, ABSA and Old Mutual to embark on a Mandela Day outreach to Petrusville and van der Kloof. Guided by the strategy of Mandela D...

Date: 5th July 2019 Venue: Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre in Kimberley The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature; Members of the Executive Council; Members of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces; Members of the Northern Cape Prov...

  The Premier  of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul and MEC for Co-Operative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional  Affairs  (COGHSTA) Mr Bentley Vaas handed  eight brand new vehicles to the traditional leaders of the Province from the John Taolo Gaetsewe  reg...

Programme Director Members of the Executive Council Mayors and Councilors Members of Civil society Members of the Media Ladies and Gentlemen This year marks the 36th annual International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, a day when countries the world over stand together in solidarity, and reflect ...

The Office of the Premier in partnership with the Department of Social Development yesterday, 05 June 2019, officially launched the Provincial Children's Day at the Mayibuye Centre under the theme “Let us protect all children to move South Africa Forward”. In his openi...

Following my inaugural address yesterday, I committed to make known today men and women with courage, who are norm-breakers, astute and hardworking.  They should not join the Provincial Executive to maximise their personal benefits but should put the interest of the people first and meet the hi...

                The Northern Cape Province held it’s annual opening of the Provincial House of Traditional Leaders on 28 March 2019 at Frances Baard District Municipality. This occasion marks the Third Session of the Th...

Programme Director, Minister of Mineral Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, Chairman of Vedanta Resources, Mr Anil Agarwal, CEO of Vedanta Resources, Mr Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan (Venkat), CEO of Vedanta Zinc Internation...

The Northern Cape Province held it’s first provincial Social Sector Dialogue over two days on 05th and 06th February 2019 at Platfontein Lodge in Kimberley. The event was co-ordinated by The Office of the Premier in conjunction with the Department of Social Development, National Development Ag...

Disability Rights Awareness Month is commemorated annually at the start of November till 3rd of December; which is International Day of Persons with Disability. The start of this year’s month-long programme was launched on Friday 2nd November 2018 at Boitumelo Special School in Kimberley. T...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms. Sylvia Lucas, and the Provincial Executive Council completed a successful four-day Cabinet outreach from the 02 October 2018 till the 04 October 2018 to the John Taolo Gaetsewe District. The Executive outreach programme is aimed at strengthening intergovernme...

8th ANNUAL NELSON MANDELA CHILDRENS’ PARLIAMENT 2018 A delegation of staff from the Office for the Rights of the Child within the broader Northern Cape Office of the Premier accompanied ten children to Limpopo for the eighth (8th) Annual Children’s parliament which took place on 5 O...

Programme Director Members of the Executive Council The Management and Staff of Kimberley Hospital The Community of Kimberley and the Northern Cape at large Leaders of Faith-based organisations Mayors and Councillors Traditional leaders Leaders of Youth Formations Government Officials Membe...

Programme Director Members of the Executive Council Members of the Provincial Legislature Councillor from the !Karas Region, Mr Jan Boois Executive Mayors, Mayors and Councillors Senior Government officials Partners in the Energy Sector Members from the Academia NGO SECTOR Labour federation...

The Premier of the Northern Cape Province Ms. Sylvia Lucas in collaboration with the Vedanta Zinc International’s launched the Khai-Ma Community Wi-Fi hotspots in Pofadder on Tuesday 14 August 2018.  Six sites were identified and they are now active Wi-Fi Hotspot Zones in Khai-Ma, two in ...

  The Premier of the Northern Cape Province, Sylvia Lucas joined the world in honouring former President, Nelson Mandela on his centenary birthday on 18 July 2018. International Mandela Day was proclaimed by the UN to honour the impact ‘Madiba&rsq...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, takes note with concern and disgust a recording that is circulating on social media and other platforms incriminating her of being complicit to the anarchy being experienced under the guise of service delivery protests. These allegations are devoid ...

Programme Director Members of the Executive Council Members of the Provincial Legislature Mayors and councilors present Government officials Youth formations Members of the Media Ladies and Gentlemen I am greatly pleased to join you here today, as we honour the heroic young women and men w...

Ricardo Fitzpatrick has set the bar high after being ranked top Para Powerlifter in Africa and fourth in world rankings following his recent participation at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Born and bred in Roodepan, Kimberley the 37 year old has strived for success in all his endeavour...

Fifty persons living with disabilities from rural communities in the Northern Cape will be afforded the opportunity to learn skills to repair and service wheel chairs. This exciting announcement was recently made at a launch held at the Ba’One Intellectual Centre (BIC) Seoding, Kuruman. Pa...

Programme DirectorMembers of the Executive CouncilMayors and CouncillorsRepresentative from the Office of the Gender CommissionerSocial Cohesion Advocate, Ms Sophie de BruynOfficials from Government Ladies and gentlemen Good Morning, Dumelang, Goeiemôre, Molweni Considering the rich politica...

The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature;Members of the Executive Council;Members of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces;Members of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature;Members of the Diplomatic Corps;Judge President of the Northern Cape,...

Programme Director Members of the Executive CouncilExecutive Mayors, Mayors and CouncilorsKgosi JantjieGovernment officialsFamily members of the late Mosweu Piet MelamuCommunity Members of Logaganeng and surrounding areasDistinguished GuestsLadies and Gentlemen It is a great pleasure for me to join...

Premier Sylvia Lucas called on men and people of the province as a whole, to take a stand against the scourge of violence against Women and Children, during the official launch the Provincial Men’s forum in Kuruman on 25 August 2017. MEC Gift Van Staden echoed the message that the provincia...

Programme director Members of the Executive Council Mayors and Councillors Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen RP Shivuri Members of the protection, defence, security and correctional services present Government officials Religious fraternity Non-Governmental Organisations Civil society Members...

The Chairperson; The Executive Mayors and Mayors present; The Anchor partner in this initiative SALGA; Officials from all Spheres of Government; The various entities and state institutions present; Members of the Scientific Community; and Private sector and Civil Society role players; Ladie...

Programme Director Honourable Speaker Honourable Deputy Speaker Honourable Members of the Executive Council Public Protector of South Africa, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebana and staff Mayors and Councillors Ladies and Gentlemen It is my honour this morning to address this august gathering and d...

Programme Director Members of the Executive Council Executive Mayors and Mayors present Director General of the Province, Mr Justice Bekebeke Senior Management from Provincial and National Government Members from the Academia Ladies and Gentlemen I am greatly encouraged that the Province ha...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, will lead a delegation from the Province to a Trade and Investment Outbound Mission to the United Arab Emirates, Dubai to participate in the 7th  Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) scheduled to take place from the 02- 04 April 2017. Ms Sylvia Luca...

Program Direkteur Agbare Lede van die Uitvoerende Raad Agbare Lede van die Provinsiale Agbare Burgermeesters en Raadslede Familie van wyle Ouma /Gâ Hais Geestelike leiers Staatsamptenare Lede van die media Dames en Here Vandag is ’n viering van dít wat ons as ‘n l...

Programme Director Members of the Executive Council Mayors and Councillors Youth formations Officials from Government Our partners in Youth Development Members of the media Ladies and Gentlemen Ons is vandag bymekaar om erkenning te gee aan die belangrike rol wat jong mense in die wels...

Mandela Day 2016 has had a life changing effect on a local 105 year-old Olifantshoek woman for 2017, as she now owns her own newly built home. Enduring hardships and challenges this old lady never had a house of which she could call her own. This however has come to change as of Friday 17 Februar...

Programme Director Minister of Energy, Ms Tina Joemat-Petterson MEC for Environmental Affairs and Nature conservation, Ms Tiny Chotelo District and local Mayors present Chairman of Solar Capital, Mr Pascal Phelan Chairman of Mulilo Holdings, Mr Christopher Aberdien Today marks a very histori...

Programme Directors, MEC of Social Development, Mr Gift van Staden Executive Mayor of Sol Plaatjie, Cllr Mangaliso Matika Officer Commanding the South African Infantry Battalion, Colonel Mantshiyane and Senior Members of the SANDF present, Deputy Director-General for Community Development, Mr Pe...

Members of the Executive Council Members of the Media Ladies and Gentlemen Background As you are aware by now, the Department of Health, for the past two months has seen and experienced the most devastating protest action in recent times. This state of affairs is most unfortunate and regrett...

Programme Director Members of the Executive Council present Executive Mayors and Councillors Provincial SAPS Commissioner, Lieutenant General R. Shivuri Senior Management of SAPS Stakeholders in the Safety Sector Members of the Media Ladies and Gentlemen I am happy to join you today at thi...

Members of the Executive Council Director General and Heads of Department Our partners in the Social and Disability sector Ladies and Gentlemen Members of the Media I want to start by thanking everyone that joined us here this morning for the launch of a very important programme on our calend...

Premier Sylvia Lucas and Minister for Water Affairs and Sanitation Nomvula Mokonyane handed over the construction site of the multi – billion rand Vaal Gamagara Water Scheme. This project will see the upgrade of existing water infrastructure in the area. The first phase of construction will st...

The Premier of the Northern, Ms. Sylvia Lucas, on behalf of the Provincial Executive condemns the senseless and malicious acts of violence, intimidation and destruction of state property perpetuated under the auspices of industrial action.“Whilst we recognise the right of workers to embark on ...

Programme Director Members of the Executive Council present Director General and Deputy Director Generals from all spheres Government officials Ladies and Gentlemen I am greatly pleased to join you this morning on an occasion that marks the beginning of Public Service Month. We gather here th...

Programme Director Members of the Executive Council Mayors and Councillors All Government officials present Family of the late Evelina de Bruin Family of Ntsikilelo Mbetha Members of the media Ladies and Gentleman

Programme Director, Mr. Johny Mackay Colleagues in the Executive Council Members of the Provincial Legislature Local Government representatives Organised Agriculture    Ladies and Gentlemen Comrades and Friends I am honoured to address you during the month of August, a month...

Programme Director Members of the Executive Council present NOCCI President, Mr Gert Klopper CEO of NOCCI, Ms Sharon Steyn Members of the media Ladies and Gentlemen It is a great honour for me to join you tonight; a day after we commemorated National Women’s day. As you may recall, six...

Upington, Groblershoop, South Africa: The Premier of the Northern Cape Province, Ms Sylvia Lucas, has today officially launched a Business Incubation Centre which will see about R2.3 million being invested over the next 18 months towards the development of Small-to-Medium Sized Enterprises in the Kh...

As part of International Mandela Day, the Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas today brought some birthday cheer to 100 elderly people from Olifantshoek and treated them to a warm lunch and blankets as a gift. The Premier thanked the old people for their contribution in ensuring that we can...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms. Sylvia Lucas will be embarking on an outbound mission to Changsha, Hunan Province, Peoples Republic of China. The Premier will lead a delegation who received an official invitation from Mr. Cheng Zhaoxing, Executive Vice-Governor from the Peoples Government o...

Programme Director Members of the Executive Council Members of the Provincial Legislature Mayors and councillors Government officials Youth formations Members of the Media Ladies and Gentlemen

The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature;Members of the Executive Council;Members of the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces;Members of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature;Members of the Diplomatic Corps;Chairperson of the Karas Region, Mr Jan S...

The Premier of the Northern, Ms. Sylvia Lucas, joined by Members of her Provincial Executive, met with the General Manager of Eskom for Northern and Western Cape, Mr. Alwie Lester, today in order to seek out ways to come to an agreement that would not foresee any municipal electricity disconnections...

Programme DirectorMembers of the Executive Council presentHeads of DepartmentMembers of Civil SocietyMembers of the MediaLadies and Gentlemen I want to start by thanking everyone that participated in the pride parade today, for not only their courage shown, but for their perseverance in tackling th...

The Lorato Park Housing Development Project is a catalytical project intended to transform the current sprawling informal settlement into a quality integrated development. The ultimate vision for the project is to transform informal settlement to be a mixed income housing development of some 4 651 h...

Programme DirectorMembers of the Executive CouncilExecutive Mayors and CouncillorsMembers of Civil SocietyGovernment officialsMembers of the MediaLadies and gentlemen South Africa achieved its hard fought and earned democracy in 1994. Central to this democracy was a commitment to gender equality an...

Programme Director, Mr Zhang YinqiaoHis Honour, the Executive Vice-Governor of Hunan Province Mr Chen ZhaoxiongEconomic and Commercial Counsellor of Chinese Embassy, Mr Rong YansongMembers of the Executive CouncilMayors and CouncillorsOur esteemed visitorsDistinguished GuestsLadies and Gentlemen Ni...

Programme Director, Mr Zhang YinqiaoHis Honour, the Executive Vice-Governor of Hunan Province Mr Chen ZhaoxiongEconomic and Commercial Counsellor of Chinese Embassy, Mr Rong YansongMembers of the Executive CouncilMayors and CouncillorsOur esteemed visitorsDistinguished GuestsLadies and Gentlemen Ni...

Programme DirectorHonourable Minister of Mineral Resources, Adv. RamatlhodiHonourable Members of the Executive CouncilHonourable Mayors and CouncillorsMine ManagementLeaders of our Social Partners, Business; Labour andGovernment officialsLadies and GentlemenMembers of the media It is particular ple...

Today is a sad day, a black Friday, as we woke up to the tragic news of the passing of the Speaker of the ZF Mgcawu District Municipality, Ms Nokhaya Mjila. As a Province we have been silenced by the death of a leader and activist that always committed herself to the vision of building a prosperous ...

The Easter weekend is upon us and travelers from the Province as well as outside the Province will be embarking on long journeys to their respective destinations.  The number of road accidents in our country and the resultant injuries and fatalities continue to be matters of grave concern for the No...

As part of the Provincial Government’s re-opening of schools campaign the Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, paid a visit to schools in her Constituency are, Groblershoop, to ensure that learning and teaching takes place from the first day of the school year.

Northern Cape Premier Sylvia Lucas will deliver the State of the Province Address to Members of the Provincial Legislature on the 19 February 2015.

Eight families from Paballelo in Upington received an early Christmas gift today when the Premier, Ms Sylvia Lucas, in conjunction with Standard Bank turned the sod for construction of the houses to start. Standard Bank as part of their social responsibility offered to construct eight houses in the ...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, on behalf of the Provincial Government and its entire people extend our deep and sincere condolences to the family and friends of the two employees of the Abengoa Solar Plant project on their tragic passing.

Statement by the Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas on Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders prevalence study conducted in Roodepan and GalesheweStudies conducted by the Foundation for Alcohol Research in De Aar and Upington farming areas indicated a high Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder prev...

If the promised standard of service is not delivered, we will offer you an apology, a full explanation and a speedy and effective remedy.  When you make a complaint you will receive a sympathetic and positive response. Informal Complaint You are advised to bring your complaint to the attention of ...

Speech by the Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, on the occasion of the Women’s Month Celebrations, 09 August 2014 in Springbok

Remarks by the Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, on the occasion of the launch of the Renewable Energy Centre of Excellence (RECE), 05 August 2014, Upington.

Briefing-Points for Premier of The Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, on the occasion of The Standard Bank Programme, Saturday 26 July 2014, Lerato Place of Safety

Speech by the Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, on the occasion of the tabling of the Budget Vote 1, at the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature, Thursday, 17 July 2014 Honourable Speaker and Deputy SpeakerHonourable Members of the Provincial LegislatureHonourable Members of the Exec...

Acceptance Speech by The Premier Of The Northern Cape, Mrs Sylvia Lucas, on the occasion of the election of the Premier of the Province held on 21 May 2014 in The Northern Cape Provincial Legislature in Kimberley

Premier Lucas on Tuesday handed over furniture to a child headed house hold in Donkerhoek, Galeshewe.

Address by The Premier of The Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, on the occasion of Human Rights Day 2014, 21 March 2014

As part of paying tribute to the elderly, the Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, hosted the 100th birthday celebration of Ms Lena Motsumi today at GASCA Centre in Galeshewe.

State of the Province Address by the Premier of the Northern Cape, Mrs Sylvia Lucas, on 21 February 2014 at the Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre in Kimberley

Northern Cape Premier Sylvia Lucas will deliver the State of the Province Address to Members of the Provincial Legislature during the Opening of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature on the 21 February 2014.

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas kindly invites all the members of the media to the prestigious occasion of the signing of the Northern Cape Procurement charter.

The Northern Cape Provincial Government launched a successful Intra-Provincial Flight Service today to service the Northern Cape Province.

In Memory of Nelson Rolihlahla MandelaFree posters of Nelson Mandela for download

The Northern Cape Provincial Government wishes to express deep and sincere condolences to the family of Mandela, for the sad passing of our beloved Tata and Former President of the first democratic South Africa.

Toespraak van die Premier van die Noordkaap, Me Sylvia Lucas tydens die Oorhandiging van Huise in Groblershoop, 23 November 2013 om 10:00

Response by the honourable Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, on the occasion of the Auditor General’s Road Show, 08 October 2013, Provincial Legislature at 10h00

Programme DirectorDeputy Minister of Human Settlements, Zou Kota-FredericksMEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Mr Alvin BotesThe Mayor and Councillors Present

Provincial Chairperson of SALGA, Councillor Willie JohnsonEsteemed Women RepresentativesDistinguished GuestsLadies and Gentlemen

Programme DirectorMEC’s PresentMayors and CouncillorsProvincial Commissioner of SAPS, Lut. General J Basson

DATE ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT VENUE 1-30 September 2013 Investigation of complaints Presentation to schools Presentations to business and tourism/hospitality industry Receiving of complaints Random inspections at suppliers of goods and s...

The Northern Cape Provincial Government is committed to delivering high standards of services to the people of the province in a professional and accountable manner. In 2012 we made a commitment to the people of the province to improve on audit outcomes to demonstrate our seriousness on accoun...

Today marked the 57th Anniversary of the 1956 Women’s Anti-pass march. On this day in 1956, more than 20 000 women marched against the discriminatory pass laws which had restricted the movement of black people in the country.

The Northern Cape Premier Ms Silvia Lucas will advance the empowerment of women, by honouring the best Female Entrepreneurs for their outstanding role in agriculture’s economic sector and the promotion of household food security. Premier Lucas together with the MEC for Agriculture, Land Refor...

The current administration under the stewardship of President JZ Zuma made a profound commitment to the people of the Northern Cape that the main focus of this current term of the administration is to establish a university in the province. On Thursday 25 July 2013 the President announced the ...

The Premier of the Northern Cape Province Ms Sylvia  Lucas,  Members of  her Executive Council and government officials will embark on a wide range of activities on Mandela Day 18 July 2013 to pay homage to the global icon of peace, human rights, and the international struggle for social justice...

Address by the Minister of Social Development, Ms Bathabile Dlamini, MP on the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Kimberley-Northern Cape Province on 26 June 2013

  Address By The Premier Of The Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, On The Occasion Of The Roadshow Of The Motsepe Foundation, At The Gasegonyana Banquet Hall, 20 June 2013

Speech by the Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, on the occasion of the Official Opening of the House of Traditional Leaders, 14 June 2013, Chamber of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature

Kimberley 7 June 2013 – Following a highly successful public participation programme event to acknowledge the 5,6 millionth national household electricity switch-on held at Warrenton/Magareng Municipality on 6 June 2013, the Ministry of Energy and Northern Cape Provincial Cabinet, District and E...

Address By The Premier Of The Northern Cape Province, Ms Sylvia Elizabeth Lucas, On The Occasion Of Her Official Inauguration In The Northern Cape Provincial Legislature On Thursday30 May 2013

State of the Province Address by the Acting Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Grizelda Cjiekella, on Friday, 01 March 2013 at the Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre, Kimberley, Northern Cape Province. Read Full Speech Here...

Speech by the Acting Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Grizelda Cjiekella on the occasion of the World AIDS Day commemoration in Ritchie, Frances Baard District – Northern Cape, 01 December 2012 Programme Director Speaker of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature Members of the Provincial Legisl...

Acceptance Speech by the Acting Premier of the Northern Cape Province, Ms. Grizelda Cjiekella on the occation of the Auditor General Handing over Stats SA Report - KIMBERLEY, 13 NOVEMBER 2012 Statistician General, Mr Pali LehohlaDG of the Province, Adv Justice BekebekeDistinguished guestLadies an...

Speech by the Acting Premier of the Northern Cape Province, Ms Grizelda Cjiekella, on the occasion of the visit of the Auditor General of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Terence Nombembe, at the Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre on Wednesday 24 October 2012

Speech by the Acting Premier of the Northern Cape Province, Ms Grizelda Cjiekella on the occation of the launch of the techno girl Project, 20 AUGUST 2012, SAVOY HOTEL, KIMBERLEY. Programme DirectorExecutive Mayor of Sol Plaatje Municipality, Ald Agnes NtlangulaOur Private Sector partnersDistingu...

Provincial Overview and Introduction of Keynote Speaker by the Acting Premier of the Northern Cape, Honourable Ms Grizelda Cjiekella on the occasion of the Job Summit, 10 August 2012, Convention Centre Programme DirectorHonourable Ministers, Mrs Mildred Oliphant, and Mr. Gugile NkwintiMembers of...

>>Speech by President Jacob Zuma on Reburial of Klaas and Trooi PienaarWelcome and introductory remarks by the acting Premier of the Northern Cape Province, Ms GRIZELDA CJIEKELLA, on the occation of the re-burial of Klass and Trooi Pienaar held on Sunday, 12 AUGUST 2012 AT THE KURUMAN CEMETERY...

Toespraak deur die Waarnemende Premier van die Noord-Kaap, Me. Grizelda Cjiekella, op die geleentheid van die begrafnis van die Khomani San-Leier Dawid Kruiper, Kalahari, Witdraai, Saterdag 30 Junie 2012.

We, the government, and people of the Northern Cape welcome the decision that was taken by the Square Kilometre Array Organization in the Netherlands. We realize that it might not be an ideal decision, but based on the collective wisdom of the SKA Board, we believe that it is an appropriate scie...

Let us all honour our mothers on Mother’s Day, (13 May 2012) and every day and hope that they will spend quality time with their families. Our Mothers are a shining example of dedication, diligence, fortitude, service and compassion. We also express our sincere gratitude to all our mothers for thei...

ADDRESS BY THE ACTING PREMIER OF THE NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE, MS GRIZELDA CJIEKELLA, ON THE OCCASION OF HUMAN RIGHTS DAY CELEBRATIONS- MEMORIAL LECTURE, MARCH 2012 IN UPINGTONProgramme DirectorMayors and Executive MayorsIn the memory of freedom fighters who paid the ultimate priceTo the families of ...

The Executive Council of the Northern Cape held a special Executive Council meeting today, 20 February 2012, to appoint the Acting Premier after the Premier was incapacitated during the State of the Province Address. In accordance with the provision of the Constitution, when the Premier is absent or...

MEDIA STATEMENT BY THE PREMIER OF THE NORTHERN CAPE, MS HAZEL JENKINS, ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE OUTCOME OF THE RESEARCH ON THE FOETAL ALOHOL PREVENTION PROJECT 8 FEBRUARY 2012Pogramme directorMembers of the MediaIntroductionFASD PREVENTION PROJECT IN DE AARFoetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) ...

The Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Hazel Jenkins, invites members of the media to a press briefing on the outcomes of a study conducted in the Province by the Foundation for Foetal Alcohol Research (FARR). Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a pattern of mental and physical defects that can develop i...

Christmas has definitely come early for the children of two schools in Upington.Premier Hazel Jenkins has practicalise the believe that Christmas is a time for giving and goodwill. Premier identified Ubunye Day Care Centre in Louisevale as needy creche and she decided to buy educational toys, books,...

Speech by the honourable Premier of the Northern Cape, Mrs Hazel Jenkins, on the occasion of the launch of the new Government Fleet System, 12 December 2011Programme DirectorMEC for Public Works, Dawid RooiMembers of the Executive Council PresentGovernment officialsDistinguished GuestsLadies and Ge...

Address by Premier Hazel Jenkins at the Closing Ceremony of the 16 Days of Activism of No Violence against Women and Children Campaign on 10 December 2011 atNorthern Cape Provincial Legislature in KimberleyProgramme DirectorMembers of the Executive CouncilMembers of the Provincial LegislatureMayors ...

Keynote Address by the Honourable Premier, Ms Hazel Jenkins, on the occasion of the official opening of the new Mosalahuping Joseph Baicomedi Clinic-Madibeng. John Taolo Gaetsewe District – Northern Cape, 09 December 2011: 10h00_______________________________________________Programme DirectorAll Kgo...

Speech by the Premier of the Northern Cape, Mrs Hazel Jenkins, on the occasion of World AIDS Day 2011, held in Kathu on 01 December 2011________________________________________________________________ Programme DirectorMembers of the Executive CouncilMayors and CouncillorsCommunity Members of Kathu...

State of the province Address by the Acting Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms G. Cjiekella: 22 FEBRUARY 2012 at the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature ______________________________________________________________________Honourable Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Northern Cape Provincial Le...

South Africa's Human Rights Day, 21 March, is synonymous with an innocuous but historic township, Sharpeville. On 21 March 1960 at least 180 black people were injured and 69 killed when South African police opened fire on approximately 300 demonstrators, who were protesting against the pass laws, a...