{"id":853,"date":"2025-03-12T08:58:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T08:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/otp\/2025\/03\/12\/extended-exco-lekgotla-building-a-better-northern-cape\/"},"modified":"2025-03-12T08:58:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T08:58:14","slug":"extended-exco-lekgotla-building-a-better-northern-cape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/otp\/2025\/03\/12\/extended-exco-lekgotla-building-a-better-northern-cape\/","title":{"rendered":"EXTENDED EXCO LEKGOTLA | Building a Better Northern Cape"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr. Zamani Saul hosted an extended Lekgotla on Monday, 3 March 2025, emphasising on systems thinking and strategic execution to drive progress in the Northern Cape.<\/p>\n

A few key achievements from the 6th administration reflected on in the Lekgotla:
\nR35 billion economic growth in 5 years – from R117bn in 2019 to R152bn in 2024
\n19 new schools & 11 new clinics built, improving education & healthcare! –
\n84% Matric pass rate – a massive 18% increase since 2020!
\nR25 billion investment in infrastructure to create jobs & transform the province
\n8 clean audits – proof of good governance & accountability<\/p>\n

FUN FACT? The Northern Cape will be hosting the G20 energy stream in April, putting Kimberley on the global stage as it will be their first gathering in Africa. Previously hosted in India (2023), Bali, Indonesia (2022), Rome, Italy (2021), Oska, Japan (2019) and Hamburg, Germany (2017).<\/p>\n

The Northern Cape Provincial Government remains committed to growing all aspects of the Province and ensuring a better life for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr. Zamani Saul hosted an extended Lekgotla on Monday, 3 March 2025, emphasising on systems thinking and strategic execution to drive progress in the Northern Cape. A few key achievements from the 6th administration reflected on in the Lekgotla: R35 billion economic growth in 5 years – from R117bn in<\/p>\n

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