KwaZulu-Natal Premier is today attending the Sitting No 19 of the Fourth Session of the Sixth Legislature, Bhongweni Youth Centre, Kokstad, as per KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government.
The Legislature has taken the Parliament to the people of Greater Kostad. Premier Nomusa Dube has made the following Executive announcements during the sitting:
1. MATRIC EXAMINATIONS
According to KwaZulu-Natal Premier, “The KZN Matric Class of 2022 started their examinations on Monday, 31 October 2022. We have confidence that the KZN Matric Class of 2022 will do us proud by achieving the 80% pass rate which we have set ourselves as the provincial government. The Executive Council has deployed Members of the Executive Council who are also District Political Champions, to monitor the writing and to provide all the necessary support to ensure that nothing disturbs the matrics during this time.”
Furthermore, they stated, “We wish our matriculants all the best and take this opportunity to thank the teachers, parents and other education stakeholders for making sure that these exams are a success so far.
2. HANDING OVER OF CERTIFICATE TO HIS MAJESTY KING MISUZULU KAZWELITHINI
On Saturday, 29 October 2022, KwaZulu-Natal witnessed a once-in-a-lifetime event: the handing over of the Certificate of Recognition to His Majesty King Misuzulu KaZwelithini, by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa, at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
This event, which many of us witnessed for the first time in our lifetime, was beamed live across the globe and was attended by dignitaries from all over the globe and focused much-needed attention on KwaZulu- Natal, said the Chairperson of KwaZulu- Natal.
Furthermore, he expresses grattitude while handing over the Certificate of Recognition to the reigning Zulu Monarch, which went without any glitches. He also applauded all the people who came in numbers to witness the occasion for their excellent behaviour.
However, he acknowledges and sincerely apologises for the inconvenience caused to those who could not obtain transport to the event because of confusion with regard to the arrangements of buses.
3. KZN TO PARTICIPATE AT COP 27 IN EGYPT
The Province of KwaZulu-Natal, which is still reeling from the devastating and climate-induced flood disasters that took place in April and May 2022, will take part in the upcoming COP27 climate change conference at Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt.
The provincial delegation will be led by the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs and Leader of Government Business Siboniso Duma. The Province will participate in negotiations and engage in action plans to build climate-resilient communities, reduce the carbon footprint and deployment of environmentally friendly and green technologies, and benefit from the new renewable industries as part of the just transition while adopting climate mitigation and adaptation strategies.
4. CONDOLENCES TO FAMILIES WHO LOST THEIR LOVED ONES DURING THE MARIANNHILL ROAD CRASH
The Chairperson of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government extended heartfelt condolences to the families that lost their loved ones in the horrific multiple-vehicle crash that took place near the Mariannhill toll plaza on Tuesday.
In particular, he conveyed his deepest condolences to the families and friends, including that of Honourable Member of the Legislature Thakur Rajbansi, who lost two members of her family.
We are gravely disturbed and saddened by yet another fatal road crash which once again has the common denominator of trucks. We have called for stricter policing of public roads and for all delinquent truck operators who flout the rules of the road and who behave with disdain to be subjected to the harshest possible consequence management measures, said Chairperson.
In the meantime, as we approach the Festive Season and peak holiday travel, on 11 November 2022, the Province will unveil the state of readiness plan as the Province prepares to host visitors and ensure the safety of citizens during this busy period. This year’s safety plan will focus on road safety, stock theft, liquor law enforcement, gender-based violence, drugs, roadblocks, cordon and search, stop and search and other intelligence-driven operations, said Chairperson.
5. SMART PROVINCE TAKING SHAPE IN KZN
Last month the Province launched the first Mobile Digital Analytics Skills Lab at Orient Heights in Pietermaritzburg. With the launch of the Mobile Digital Skills Lab project, our learners take a giant to be part of new possibilities which are anchored on digital Technology.
This is part of the Connected Smart Province Project which will see especially young people being trained in various skills linked to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. To take advantage of this digital economy, young people must start working on Robotics, Drone Technology, Mechatronics and other technologies being experienced today.
We intend to expose our learners from a young age to Space Technology, the Internet of Things, Data Analytics, Multimedia Production l and 4D Technology. Already 20 young people are undergoing training in Digital Skills and Drone Technology that will be used in a number of sectors, including smart Technology and in intelligent transport systems to monitor and recover accidents and save lives.
Chairperson also claimed to launch similar labs in the rest of the Province, district by district, in the coming years.