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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 to water for all. 

The engagement was held on the last day of Water Month and  forms part of Government’s consultative process, in which the community was kept abreast on the First Phase of the Vaal Gamagara Water project, which was handed over to Bloem Water for management yesterday. The second phase of the project is estimated at a cost of R4 billion. 

The Department of Water and Sanitation made use of the opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of using water wisely. 

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The year kicks off progressively as the first phase of the Socio-Economic programme took place on the 27-31 January 2025, where traditional leaders from all parts of the Northern Cape came together. The purpose of the gathering is to provide them with the skills and knowledge to drive socio-economic development in their communities. This initiative, supported by the Department of Traditional Affairs (DTA) and the School of Government (NSG), will focus on: 
- Empowering traditional leaders to become change agents.
- Re-orienting traditional leadership to prioritize sustainable economic growth. 
- Promoting the sustainable use of local resources. 

The second phase will commence in March 2025, ultimately leading to the certification of Traditional leaders as competent in fostering community development.

Picture Caption: Group of Traditional leaders alongside Government officials at the Socio-Economic programme.

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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 Lucas will be accompanied by Senior  Politicians and Government Officials.

Her attendance of this engagement is based on an official invitation received from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, United Arab Emirates Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai to participate in the 7th Annual Investment Meeting.

The Annual Investment meeting is the world's leading and most established gathering of the international investment community, leading academics and exports showcasing up to-date information, strategies and knowledge on attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

The province will be afforded an opportunity to discuss opportunities for economic growth and also showcase the respective trade and investment opportunities that are available in the Province.

The MEC for Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Mr Norman Shushu, has been appointed the Acting Premier for the period, 31 March - 5 April 2017. Any media queries during this period can be directed to Mr Monwabisi Nkompela on 071 109 2776 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Contact person, Ms Bronwyn Thomas-Abrahams, 083 447 6586

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The Northern Cape Department of Health has committed to appointing additional staff at the Groblershooop Community health Centre with the ultimate goal of transforming it into a 24-hour facility.
 
The MEC for Department of Health, Maruping Lekwene convened the meeting along with the leadership of !Kheis Local Municipality ward Councillors and Senior Department Officials to focus on enhancing medical services. 

Spokesperson for the MEC for Health, Lebogang Mahaja stated that the Department has handed out a thorough plan of action to promote the optimal utilization and allocation of available resources.  Mahaja further added that the Department is committed to appointing more staff at the local health-care facilities, as well as emergency medical services.