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The Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Sylvia Lucas, expressed her shock and dismay at the callous attack on Segomotso Garesape and her son, which resulted in the murder of her six year old Kutlwano Garesape. This senseless and insensitive attack comes during a month when we actively advocate for the rights of women. There can be no justifiable reason or explanation for one person to inflict so much pain and suffering on an innocent child.

Kutlwano had his whole life ahead of him and one merciless act destroyed the life of a child, that of his parents and the community at large.  More disturbing is the fact that this innocent boy was on his way to school to obtain an education. The community of Jan Kempdorp and the Northern Cape has been deprived of a future leader and we thus call on all communities to always stand up and protect the wellbeing of our children. This senseless act cannot and will not be tolerated.

Ms Lucas on behalf of the Northern Cape Provincial Government expresses her heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and community at large and calls on especially men to defend and uphold the rights of our women and children. The Premier has full confidence that the law enforcement will deal with the matter in the appropriate manner and with the urgency it deserves.


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The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Lorato Venus Blennies as the MEC for Youth, Women, Disability, Communications and E-Government in the Office of the Premier.

During his inaugural address, Premier Saul outlined in detail the vision of the Sixth Administration as being the building of a Modern, Growing and Successful Province. Greater emphasis was placed on the development and empowerment of the youth, women, children and people living with disabilities as well as the modernisation of service delivery and improved service standards.

For these programmes to find meaningful expression in the Provincial Administration, a decision was taken to establish an additional ministry whose core focus will be the responsibilities outlined above. This Ministry will assist in fulfilling these obligations and ensure that there is a sustained and dedicated drive towards prioritising these sectors.

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, standards, and regulations as well as an enabling platform and support service allowing the Northern Cape Provincial Government Departments to deliver e-government services. It will also encourage public and private partnerships for the creation and introduction of e-government services, which will help to stimulate the ICT economy.

The Premier, supported by the Executive Council is convinced that the MEC together with a dedicated team will ensure that the services under her portfolio will be enhanced and meet the desired results. Dr Saul is confident that with the support of his colleagues in the Executive, the Legislature and in the Provincial Administration that the agenda of youth, women and children, communication as well as E-Government will remain a priority for our Province.

Premier Saul on behalf of the Provincial Administration extends his well wishes to Ms Blennies and has full confidence that this Ministry will enhance the growth and development trajectory of our Province.

Ms Blennies will be officially sworn in today, 26 October 2022 at 18h00 at the Offices of the Northern Cape Judge President and will thereafter assume her duties.

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26 October 2022

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The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, is deeply saddened and disturbed by the news of the brutal and senseless murder of 11 year-old Relebogile Segami, whose body was discovered last week behind the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature. 

The Premier calls on communities to work with Government in order to completely stop these barbaric individuals that thrive on the vulnerability of our women and children. Dr Saul welcomes the arrest of a suspect and calls on the community to practice restraint and to allow law enforcement to continue with the investigation.  The Premier has full confidence that the matter will be dealt with in the appropriate manner and with the urgency it requires.

Dr Saul will visit the family of Relebogile Segami this morning to extend condolences on behalf of the Provincial Government to the bereaved family. He will be accompanied by the MEC’s for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Ms Nomandla Bloem and Social Development, Ms Topsy Vilakazi as well as senior SAPS officials.

Details of the visit are as follows:
Date: 4 April 2022
Time: 8h00
Venue: 14023 Latlhi Mabilo Street, John Daka, Phase Two
Members of the media are welcome to attend.

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4 April 2022

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The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, will tomorrow, 2nd May 2024, officiate the opening of the Northern Cape Economic Development Trade, Investment Promotion Agency (NCEDA) building. Premier Saul will be accompanied by the MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Mr Abraham Vosloo, Executive Mayors from Frances Baard District Municipality and Sol Plaatje Municipality and Senior Officials from the NCEDA team.

The opening of the NCEDA building is a significant step towards the integration of different entities, such as the Northern Cape Tourism Authority (NCTA), Mme Re Ka Thusa Trust Fund, Kalahari Kid Corporation (KKC), and Vehicle White Fleet, into a single institution, known as NCEDA. This decision has been approved by the Provincial Administration and is supported by the National Treasury, and it demonstrates our commitment to rationalising public entities for improving service delivery, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency.

This facility will act as a hub for shared services. It will provide our people access to a wide range of resources and support mechanisms related to promoting trade and investment. It represents our shared dedication to enabling our citizens to participate fully in the socio-economic growth of our province, through a diverse economic portfolio and catalytic projects identified for sustainable development.

As we begin this new chapter, we reaffirm our dedication to fostering a vibrant business ecosystem by creating an enabling environment for sustainable growth. The unveiling of the NCEDA building signifies our unwavering commitment to driving economic development, prosperity, and inclusive growth for all residents of the Northern Cape.

The launch will bring together all stakeholders and partners who have contributed to the realisation of this milestone.

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event as follows:

Date: 2 May 2024

Venue: NCEDA Building, Corner Villiers and Quinn Streets, Kimberley

Time: 10h00

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