'We will work with other political parties', says new KZN premier Sihle Zikalala
27 May 2019
Newly inaugurated premier of KwaZulu-Natal has vowed to foster partnerships with opposition parties, saying they will be kept in the loop when it comes to governing the province.
"As provincial government, we pledge to work and co-operate with all political parties in the legislature. We will service the people of KZN regardless of creed or status. [We] will never disregard the views of others based on political affiliation," Sihle Zikalala said before 200 guests, including former president Jacob Zuma at the premier's residence in Pietermaritzburg.
He also announced the sixth provincial executive administration which included:Bongi Sithole-Moloi (Agriculture and Rural Development);Hlengiwe Mavimbela (Arts and Culture, Sports and Recreation);Sipho Hlomuka (Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs);Mxolisi Kaunda (Transport, Community Safety and Liaison);Nomusa Dube-Mncube (Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs);Kwazi Mshengu (Education);Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu (Health);Nonhlanhla Khoza(Social Development );Ravi Pillay (Provincial Treasury); andPeggy Nkonyeni (Public Works).
Zikalala said that his first priority was to heed the concerns of KZN residents.