President Cyril Ramaphosa has wrapped up his visit to the North West province, where he met with the provincial executive council to strengthen cooperation between national and provincial government.
The engagement, held under the theme “A Nation that Works for All”, forms part of a series of nationwide meetings aimed at improving service delivery and aligning priorities of the 7th Administration.
Discussions focused on urgent infrastructure needs, including road repairs, reliable water systems, and boosting energy supply to support the province’s industrial growth. The meeting also highlighted improvements in governance, while acknowledging the persistent challenges facing local municipalities.
Ramaphosa urged leaders to put citizens first, warning that neglecting basic services amounts to violating people’s rights.
“We were all elected to serve the people, not ourselves. No one should go more than a day without running water while there’s silence from municipal offices about when it will be restored,” he said.
The President also encouraged stronger public-private partnerships to fast-track development projects.
This gathering follows similar sessions in other provinces, with the final two—Free State and Western Cape—expected to be completed by the end of the financial year.