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
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 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 Former Premiers Mme Dipuo Peters and Mme Hazel Jenkins Members of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature Members of the Diplomatic Corps Our Esteemed Judge President and Members of the Judiciary Heads of State Security Services; Chairperson of SALGA, Mayors and Leaders in our system of Local Government; Our Honoured Traditional Leaders and Veterans of our Liberation Struggle Heads of State institutions supporting our constitutional democracy; The Director General, Heads of Department and Leaders of the Public Service Goodwill Ambassadors of the Northern Cape Province Government Officials Distinguished Guests Fellow citizens of the Northern Cape Ladies and Gentlemen 1 Good morning, molweni, dumelang, goeiemore. INTRODUCTION This auspicious and momentous occasion presents a wonderful opportunity to collectively reflect on the progress we have made over the past 20 years as the Northern Cape Province. The Northern Cape, Ladies and Gentlemen, is indeed better off since our first democratic elections in 1994 and as we approach the landmark of two decades of freedom, the citizens of this great Province will recall the events leading up to 27 April 1994. Our road to democracy was arduous and was achieved through the unflinching resolve and unyielding sacrifice of thousands of our compatriots. Therefore, April 27 will also present us with an opportunity to reaffirm our dignity and pride as we celebrate our humanity.
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