{"id":892,"date":"2026-07-28T16:40:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T16:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/otp\/?page_id=892"},"modified":"2026-10-06T10:15:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T10:15:20","slug":"newsroom","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/newsroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-advanced-tabs alignwide  root-eb-advanced-tabs-25iqv\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-advanced-tabs-25iqv \"><div class=\"eb-advanced-tabs-25iqv eb-advanced-tabs-wrapper vertical \" data-min-height=\"true\"><div class=\"eb-tabs-nav \"><ul class=\"tabTitles\" data-tabs-ul-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-25iqv\"><li data-title-tab-id=\"1\" data-title-custom-id=\"\" class=\"active\"><div class=\"tab-title-wrap\"><h6 class=\"tab-title-text\">News<\/h6><\/div><\/li><li data-title-tab-id=\"2\" data-title-custom-id=\"\" class=\"inactive\"><div class=\"tab-title-wrap\"><h6 class=\"tab-title-text\">Media Statements<\/h6><\/div><\/li><li data-title-tab-id=\"3\" data-title-custom-id=\"\" class=\"inactive\"><div class=\"tab-title-wrap\"><h6 class=\"tab-title-text\">Speeches<\/h6><\/div><\/li><li data-title-tab-id=\"4\" class=\"inactive\"><div class=\"tab-title-wrap\"><h6 class=\"tab-title-text\">Photos<\/h6><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"eb-tabs-contents\">\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"1\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-25iqv\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\"><ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2026\/01\/21\/kdc-empowering-the-next-generation-beyond-the-skate-park\/\" aria-label=\"KDC: Empowering the Next Generation Beyond the Skate Park\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/kdc-next-generation-skaters-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2026\/01\/21\/kdc-empowering-the-next-generation-beyond-the-skate-park\/\">KDC: Empowering the Next Generation Beyond the Skate Park<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-21T09:26:06+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 21, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Kimberley Diamond Cup (KDC) is far more than a skateboarding competition it is a powerful platform for youth development,<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2026\/01\/21\/kdc-empowering-the-next-generation-beyond-the-skate-park\/\" class=\"themebutton2\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2026\/01\/21\/kimberley-takes-centre-stage-diamond-and-dorings-kdc-skateboarding-championships-2025-finale\/\" aria-label=\"Kimberley Takes Centre Stage: Diamond and Dorings KDC Skateboarding Championships 2025 Finale\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/kdc-finals-2025-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2026\/01\/21\/kimberley-takes-centre-stage-diamond-and-dorings-kdc-skateboarding-championships-2025-finale\/\">Kimberley Takes Centre Stage: Diamond and Dorings KDC Skateboarding Championships 2025 Finale<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-21T09:22:51+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 21, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">A Global Spotlight on the Northern Cape Kimberley roared with excitement as the Northern Cape hosted the grand finale of<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2026\/01\/21\/kimberley-takes-centre-stage-diamond-and-dorings-kdc-skateboarding-championships-2025-finale\/\" class=\"themebutton2\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2026\/01\/21\/bringing-services-closer-to-the-people-postmansburg-service-fair\/\" aria-label=\"Bringing Services Closer to the People Postmansburg Service Fair\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/Postmasburg-service-fair-2025-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2026\/01\/21\/bringing-services-closer-to-the-people-postmansburg-service-fair\/\">Bringing Services Closer to the People Postmansburg Service Fair<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-21T09:18:36+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 21, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, together with its key partners, came together in a shared commitment to serve<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2026\/01\/21\/bringing-services-closer-to-the-people-postmansburg-service-fair\/\" class=\"themebutton2\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2026\/01\/21\/kimberley-ready-to-shine-ahead-of-the-diamond-and-dorings-big-hole-marathon\/\" aria-label=\"Kimberley Ready to Shine Ahead of the Diamond and Dorings Big Hole Marathon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/cleanup-campgain-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2026\/01\/21\/kimberley-ready-to-shine-ahead-of-the-diamond-and-dorings-big-hole-marathon\/\">Kimberley Ready to Shine Ahead of the Diamond and Dorings Big Hole Marathon<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-21T09:14:48+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 21, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, in collaboration with the municipality, key stakeholders, and the local community, successfully hosted<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2026\/01\/21\/kimberley-ready-to-shine-ahead-of-the-diamond-and-dorings-big-hole-marathon\/\" class=\"themebutton2\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2026\/01\/21\/access-to-finance-information-session-strengthens-business-growth-opportunities\/\" aria-label=\"Access to Finance Information Session Strengthens Business Growth Opportunities\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/Access-to-finance-session-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2026\/01\/21\/access-to-finance-information-session-strengthens-business-growth-opportunities\/\">Access to Finance Information Session Strengthens Business Growth Opportunities<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-21T09:11:34+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 21, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">On 05 November 2025, the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, in partnership with Oricred, successfully hosted an Access to<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2026\/01\/21\/access-to-finance-information-session-strengthens-business-growth-opportunities\/\" class=\"themebutton2\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"2\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-25iqv\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\"><ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2022\/07\/26\/mandela-day-2022\/\" aria-label=\"Mandela Day 2022\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/07\/IMG-20220726-WA0017-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2022\/07\/26\/mandela-day-2022\/\">Mandela Day 2022<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-07-26T12:48:58+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 26, 2022<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Nelson Mandela once said, &ldquo;It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.&rdquo;<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2022\/07\/26\/mandela-day-2022\/\" class=\"themebutton2\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2022\/07\/07\/the-batlharos-community-in-the-john-taolo-gaetsewe-district-benefits-from-the-northern-cape-provincial-government-smme-blended-fund\/\" aria-label=\"THE BATLHAROS COMMUNITY IN THE JOHN TAOLO GAETSEWE DISTRICT BENEFITS FROM THE NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT SMME BLENDED FUND.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/07\/JTG_Blended_Fund-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2022\/07\/07\/the-batlharos-community-in-the-john-taolo-gaetsewe-district-benefits-from-the-northern-cape-provincial-government-smme-blended-fund\/\">THE BATLHAROS COMMUNITY IN THE JOHN TAOLO GAETSEWE DISTRICT BENEFITS FROM THE NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT SMME BLENDED FUND.<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-07-07T07:14:39+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 7, 2022<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Joined by the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Ms. Pinky Kekana the Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr. Zamani Saul,<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2022\/07\/07\/the-batlharos-community-in-the-john-taolo-gaetsewe-district-benefits-from-the-northern-cape-provincial-government-smme-blended-fund\/\" class=\"themebutton2\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2021\/05\/17\/economic-distress-fund\/\" aria-label=\"Economic Distress Fund\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/05\/nef-distress-fund-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2021\/05\/17\/economic-distress-fund\/\">Economic Distress Fund<\/a><time datetime=\"2021-05-17T07:20:17+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">May 17, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">A lifeline for black business as NEF launches an Economic Distress Fund &nbsp; The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) in partnership<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2021\/05\/17\/economic-distress-fund\/\" class=\"themebutton2\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2021\/04\/14\/r75m-set-aside-for-black-smmes-in-the-northern-cape\/\" aria-label=\"R75m set aside for Black SMMEs in the Northern Cape\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2021\/04\/Blended-Fund-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2021\/04\/14\/r75m-set-aside-for-black-smmes-in-the-northern-cape\/\">R75m set aside for Black SMMEs in the Northern Cape<\/a><time datetime=\"2021-04-14T11:19:56+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 14, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">As businesses across the world continue to do battle against the constraints imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, relief is on<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2021\/04\/14\/r75m-set-aside-for-black-smmes-in-the-northern-cape\/\" class=\"themebutton2\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2020\/12\/09\/new-venture-creation-programme\/\" aria-label=\"New Venture Creation Programme\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/12\/New-Venture-Creation-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2020\/12\/09\/new-venture-creation-programme\/\">New Venture Creation Programme<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-12-09T12:23:06+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 9, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In commemorating World Disability Day, the University of the Free State (UFS) Business School&#39;s in partnership with the Department of<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2020\/12\/09\/new-venture-creation-programme\/\" class=\"themebutton2\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"3\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-25iqv\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\"><ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/07\/funding-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2023\/07\/03\/budget-vote-6-22-june-2023\/\">Budget Vote 6 &#8211; 22 June 2023<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-07-03T07:30:51+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 3, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In relation to the national economy, the most recent GDP data published by StatsSA has alleviated worries regarding a potential<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2023\/07\/03\/budget-vote-6-22-june-2023\/\" class=\"themebutton2\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/07\/calculator-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2022\/07\/07\/department-of-economic-development-and-tourism-budget-highlights-2022-2023\/\">DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS 2022\/2023<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-07-07T07:01:16+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 7, 2022<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Hon. Abraham Vosloo tabled the departmental policy statement (budget vote 2022\/2023) on<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2022\/07\/07\/department-of-economic-development-and-tourism-budget-highlights-2022-2023\/\" class=\"themebutton2\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/07\/calculator-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2021\/03\/12\/tabling-of-the-2021-northern-cape-main-appropriation-bill\/\">TABLING OF THE 2021 NORTHERN CAPE MAIN APPROPRIATION BILL<\/a><time datetime=\"2021-03-12T07:38:50+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 12, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic did not only put strain on health systems throughout the world, it also had<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2021\/03\/12\/tabling-of-the-2021-northern-cape-main-appropriation-bill\/\" class=\"themebutton2\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/11\/img_7714-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2020\/11\/30\/occasion-of-tabling-of-the-northern-cape-second-adjustment-appropriation-bill-for-the-2020-21-financial-year-and-the-provincial-medium-term-budget-policy-statement\/\">NORTHERN CAPE SECOND ADJUSTMENT APPROPRIATION BILL FOR THE 2020\/21 FINANCIAL YEAR<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-11-30T09:53:57+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 30, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">ADDRESS BY MR. A VOSLOO (MPL), MEC FOR FINANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM ON THE OCCASION OF TABLING OF THE<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2020\/11\/30\/occasion-of-tabling-of-the-northern-cape-second-adjustment-appropriation-bill-for-the-2020-21-financial-year-and-the-provincial-medium-term-budget-policy-statement\/\" class=\"themebutton2\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2020\/07\/calculator-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2020\/07\/28\/nc-special-appropriation-finance-bills-speech-2020\/\">NC SPECIAL APPROPRIATION &#038; FINANCE BILLS SPEECH 2020<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-07-28T07:23:38+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 28, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">ADDRESS TO THE PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE ON THE OCCASION OF TABLING OF THE NORTHERN CAPE SPECIAL ADJUSTMENT APPROPRIATION BILL FOR THE<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/dedat\/2020\/07\/28\/nc-special-appropriation-finance-bills-speech-2020\/\" class=\"themebutton2\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eb-tab-wrapper\" data-tab-id=\"4\" data-tab-parent-id=\"eb-advanced-tabs-25iqv\"><div class=\"eb-tab-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"592\" height=\"395\" data-id=\"1585\" 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