*African National Congress Sekhukhune Region*
*Media Statement on outcomes of Special Regional General Council* *27 February 2012* The African National Congress, Sekhukhune Region, hosted a successful special regional general council on Sunday 26th February 2012, at Jane furse comprehensive school, Makhuduthamaga Sub-Region. The Special Regional Council was attended by more than 280 delegates from 121 branches of the ANC in the region as well as representatives of the leagues, MKMVA and alliance partners. The special regional council was convened as per the resolution of the fifth regional conference held in December 2011 which mandated the newly elected Regional Executive Committee to convene special RGC to deal with outstanding matters of conference key among them, commission’s and program of action. The special Regional Council welcomed both the State of the Province and State of the nation addresses and the kind of progressive interventions announced by both the President and the Premier of our province. The RGC is of the view that the projects and programs announced and earmarked for our district will go a long way in stimulating local economic development and creating much needed job opportunities. The RGC particularly extended its gratitude to both national and provincial government on the following projects; · Five geographically focused programs which include the development and integration of rail, road and water infrastructure centred around two areas in our province, the Waterberg in the western part and steelpoort in the eastern part · The development of five new water augmentation schemes including the Oliphant’s river water resource in steelpoort · The securing of 120 hectors of land at Pedi Mamone for development of modern township and government complex with basic amenities · The creation of Burgersfort logistic hub as a provincial growth point It is the view of the ANC branches in Sekhukhune that our government is beginning to seriously advance rural development agenda as highlighted by the two speeches. The RGC noted an increase in service delivery related protests in our region with the key issue being access to water. Whereas the RGC acknowledged the huge investments made by the district municipality as water authority and provider in terms of infrastructure, it further mandated its deployees in government to work with speed and energy in dealing with water related challenges facing our communities. The RGC further called on ANC Councillors to intensify communication with communities and stakeholders so that we do not open space for political opportunists to hijack genuine demands and concerns of our people. The RGC further noted concerted efforts being made by all our municipalities in the district to achieve clean audit. Fetakgomo local municipality was congratulated as a shining example for having achieved clean audit in two consecutive years despite its limited resources and rural nature. The RGC further called on the rest of the municipalities in the district to emulate Fetakgamo local municipality and achieve clean audit by set target of 2014. A special call was made to all municipalities to fill in vacant senior management posts by end of June 2012. The RGC expressed itself around preparations for both the policy and national conferences in light of the NEC directives. It was agreed that for the region to play a significant role and influence both conferences, all 121 branches in the region should have a minimum of 500 members by May 2012. The RGC also called on all branches in the region to start policy debates especially around* *areas of*; education, health, mineral beneficiation, rural development and job creation*. The RGC noted with regret the ongoing campaign by alliance partners, media and opposition parties in the province calling for the resignation of the Premier and the entire Provincial Executive. The RGC condemned what it viewed as foreign tendency in the movement of attacking ANC leaders in public with impunity. We call on alliance structures to respect established alliance channels of communication and protocol. The RGC resolved to pledge undivided support to Cde Cassel Mathale as both the Premier and Provincial Chairperson of the ANC in Limpopo. The RGC also resolved to work side by side with the leagues, alliance and social partners in building a strong, united and vibrant ANC in the region capable of leading society and bringing about social transformation. Issued by ANC Sekhukhune Region Regional Secretary: Cde Pat Mathale 0716813281 Regional Spokesperson: Cde Kgopelo Phasha 0828204984 -- You are subscribed. This footer can help you. Please POST your comments to [email protected] or reply to this message. You can visit the group WEB SITE at http://groups.google.com/group/yclsa-eom-forum for different delivery options, pages, files and membership. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please email [email protected] . You don't have to put anything in the "Subject:" field. 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