Premier Mabuza defends delivery of services not as electioneering
11 March 2014
Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza has
defended the delivery of the services not as electioneering by the ruling
party, but as running day-to-day business of government.
Speaking at a sod-turning ceremony
in Masoyi outside Hazyview today [Tuesday, 11 March 2014] to launch the
construction of a 16km provincial road, Premier Mabuza said the provincial
government would continue to deliver the services to the public until a new
government was put in place after the general elections in May this year.
He said government was implementing
its plans and would continue doing that until a new executive council came
in.
“The people who are saying that are
those who are contesting the elections. With elections or not, we will
continue to give services until the people choose another government.
“By the way who is supposed to
deliver these services? Government work cannot stop; we were chosen and
mandated by the people to serve them, and our term will only come to an end
after the elections.
“We are at the same time visiting
communities to give feedback on our work by telling our good story as this
government, that today is much better than yesterday,” said Mabuza.
Mabuza explained that at least 400
local people would benefit in terms of employment opportunities during the
duration of the project as other link roads connecting a number villages
were also being upgraded.
He further urged the communities not
to destroy property when utilising their “hard-earned right” of protesting
adding that the right was attained in 1994 when a democratic government came
into power.
“When you exercise that right, do
not forget where you come from. In the past we could not protest, many
parents lost their children who died for protesting. Let us be responsible
and respect other people’s rights too.
“Do not give up on this government,
keep going and remember that when you see too much darkness, the sun is
about to rise. We understand that our needs are vast and yet the resources
are less,” he said.
The Premier further urged the
councillors to constantly interact with the public as in most instances the
people’s concerns were genuine.
The new road will take the department of public works roads and transport at least 21 months to complete
Issued by Zibonele Mncwango
Spokesperson: Mpumalanga Premier
Mpumalanga Provincial Government
Office of the Premier
Tel: (013) 766 – 2453
Mobile: 079 491 0163
E-mail:
zmncwango@mpg.gov.za
