Gauteng Premier David Makhura says radical economic transformation will be a daily occurrence in the province for the next decade. He’s currently delivering his State of the Province Address (SOPA) in Garankuwa, north of Pretoria.
Makhura says this year’s SOPA is about a plan of action that will see implementation taking place across the province. Makhura is addressing a packed indoor sport centre of the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University.
Growing Gauteng Together is about building a sustainable future. We are conscious that as we embark on this journey towards the Gauteng of our dreams, the world is undergoing multiple transitions due to mega trends that will fundamentally alter the way we live. #GPSOPA2020 pic.twitter.com/A7gTFpFb4K
— GautengGov (@GautengProvince) February 25, 2020
We are outlining the trajectory of radical socioeconomic change, pathways from poverty to prosperity and signposts to a society based on social solidarity- Premier @David_Makhura #GPSOPA2020 pic.twitter.com/JP1cojJ5fz
— GautengGov (@GautengProvince) February 25, 2020
“It is about building a society that protects and cares for the most vulnerable in our communities, this plan of action is about ending crime including the scourge of gender-based violence and creating a safe and cool environment for all. It about building a growing inclusive economy that creates more jobs and offers opportunities to all South Africans.”
Makhura has also highlighted climate change as an existential threat to South Africans, saying it needs to be addressed.
Global concerns over the impact of climate change have led to calls to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow the pace of global warming – amid instances of climate-related extreme weather, such as wildfires and floods.
This year’s #GPSOPA2020 is more than a speech. Today we are unveiling a Plan of Action to galvanise the energy and creativity of all sectors of the population to take specific actions towards realisation of the Gauteng of our dreams- Premier @David_Makhura pic.twitter.com/ZCOAO2yBvU
— GautengGov (@GautengProvince) February 25, 2020
Watch #GPSOPA2020 live as delivered by Premier @David_Makhura at the sitting of the @GPLegislature at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University https://t.co/qjGkj6wGBJ
— GautengGov (@GautengProvince) February 25, 2020
In the video below the DA says Gauteng Premier David Makhura needs to deal decisively with the e-toll road tolling system as a matter of urgency