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about the persistent gap between skills demand and Strategic Infrastructure Development
supply. From whatever angle this matter is approached,
the conclusion is always the same, inclusive economic Strategic infrastructure development is essential for
development and human resource development sustaining both the social and economic growth and
are mutually inclusive to the point of almost being development needs of KwaZulu-Natal. A current focus
synonymous,” said Mchunu will be on expanding and maintaining infrastructure
required for both social and economic development.
“Our focus must therefore be on ensuring that there
is a well-connected continuum in our education “We will improve our ability to facilitate the coordination
pipeline, from early childhood development, through of infrastructure delivery and monitor progress made
to pre-primary, primary, secondary, tertiary education with the Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPS) of the
and through to workplace skills development and Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission
adult learning.” (PICC) through the Provincial Infrastructure Master
Plan and a process of registering and monitoring the
Poverty and Inequality
implementation of Catalytic Projects.”
One of the primary goals of the government is the
eradication of poverty and inequality to ensure that Service Delivery
welfare services are delivered timely, effectively “The people of KwaZulu-Natal must have confidence
and efficiently. in governance structures and must be satisfied with
The province is committed to fast track and improve the levels of governance and service delivery in our
the efficiency of implementation of, inter alia, Province. We are committed to being a caring and
the Poverty Eradication Master Plan, the Social competent government, always placing people at
Cohesion and Moral Regeneration Strategy, the KZN the centre.”
Crime Prevention Strategy, as well as progress with
strategies and plans to accelerate access to land For the full speech go to www.kznonline.gov.za
and housing.

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