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The Bloodhound Supersonic Car arrived in the province and was unveiled in all its fully-assembled glory on 21stOctober 2019 in Haakskeenpan, Mierin the DawidKruiperMunicipality. The vehicle travelled all the way from Luxembourg in a semi-dismantled state and engineers re-attached the various sections in the Northern Cape desert. It boasts carbon fibre composite body work, a state of the art EJ200 Eurofighter Typhoon jet engine and utilises a Titanium 3D printed nose section which is vital for effective aerodynamics.

The high speed test programme will gradually build speed in 50miles per hour increments over a month to achieve record-setting speeds of over 800kilometres per hour.

Premier Dr ZamaniSaul states that the province has put its full support behind the Bloodhound team as it recognised the tremendous potential of this project. He adds: “Local beneficiation was of paramount importance and to ensure that the local communities continue to benefit in terms of employment and infrastructural improvements. However, the deciding factor was the fact that youth development and education play such a cardinal role in this project. The excitement of building a vehicle capable of breaking the land speed record is serving as inspiration to an entire generation of youngsters and reigniting an interest in science and technology. And our children will have the incredible opportunity of being part of history in the making.”

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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 collection of fruit upon their arrival to the office this morning.

Each package had an information pamphlet attached which relays information about either your Blood Pressure, Glucose and Cholesterol as well as your Body Mass Index.

The Unit will be conducting Health Screenings which are done by Professional Nurses from the Department of Health in the Health and Wellness Unit on the third (3rd) floor today, 20thSeptember 2019 till 15:00 and all staff are encouraged to participate.

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Premier Dr ZamaniSaul has inadvertently but rightfully so captured the attention of both media houses and the public alike since he assumed office as the Premier of the Province and announced his vision of a Modern, Growing, Successful Province to the country.

On 24 July 2019, Mr Thabo Makweyafrom Solomon Star Newspaper in Kimberley had the opportunity to engage with the Premier in a recorded interview where amongst others, issues of the recently increasing number of land grabs in Galeshewe, Youth Unemployment, Women Empowerment and the Northern Cape Mining Company were covered.

Premier Dr Saul shared his belief that a vigorous multi-pronged approach was needed between government and the private sector if any of the challenges facing the local communities are to be dismantled and overcome.

“ We acknowledge that our municipalities have serious challenges relating to technical, financial management and revenue generation capacity and this is why we are working on the Northern Cape Growth and Investment Council where representatives of communities, experts in various fields, the state and private sector will engage robustly to bring about practical solutions.”