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Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan recently tabled a budget that emphasises the need for transformation for all.

In his Budget Speech he outlined government’s plans to make the economy stronger and service delivery to citizens efficient.

To achieve these objectives South Africa has to go through radical transformation.

Wine farmers in the Western Cape took it upon themselves to do their bit to empower their workers and yield positive results.

KwaZulu-Natal government  wants to do more to change the lives of people the province.

KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Premier Willies Mchunu said the provincial government and private sector must work together to grow the province’s economy.

One such partnership is between Dube Trade Port (DTP) and Toyota.

The EC has again outperformed other provinces by meeting housing targets.

The Eastern Cape will focus on dealing with the challenges in education, improving healthcare and providing decent housing in this financial year.

In his State of the Province Address Eastern Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle called on all stakeholders to work with government to deliver its mandate.

The province will focus supporting small businesses and the youth this year. 

The Northern Cape provincial government will support small businesses across the province this year.

The North West highlights key priorities.

Economic development, improving education and youth empowerment are key priorities for the North West province.

Municipalities are responsible for providing basic services such as water and electricity to their local communities, as well as ensuring that cities and towns are well taken care of. 

It is important for citizens to know how their municipality is raising money and how it is spent. Citizens should also have a say in how future resources are spent to better their lives.

Rich and poor, black and white, rural and urban and male and female South Africans are regrettably united in their fear of crime, and especially violent crime.

Across our country, millions of citizens spend hard-earned money on security gates, burglar bars, remote controls, panic buttons, higher walls and the services of security firms, to avoid falling victim to ruthless criminals who respect no-one’s life or property.

Gauteng Premier David Makhura delivered his State of the Province Address (SoPA) where he outlined bold plans aimed at moving the province forward.

The plans include a special focus on youth empowerment, job creation, growing small businesses and maintaining infrastructure in the province. 

The Gauteng Provincial Government has adopted a policy that states that 50 percent of all people employed in infrastructure projects must be youth.

The focus on youth in the province is imperative as youth unemployment is the “most acute and primary economic problem of our time”, said Premier Makhura.