Speaker’s Congratulatory Message to the Premier

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE PREMIER OF THE PROVINCE OF KWAZULU-NATAL, HONOURABLE MR A.T. NTULI

On behalf of the KwaZulu Natal Legislature, let me take this opportunity to congratulate you on your inauguration as Premier of KwaZulu-Natal. As the Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature I salute you on this historic day.

I was humbled to have witnessed your inauguration this morning and subsequently; the appointment of Members of the Executive Council set out below: –
a) Economic development – Musa Zondi (IFP)
b) Cogta – Thulasizwe Buthelezi (IFP)
c) Health – Nomagugu Simelane (ANC)
d) Social Development – Mbali Shinga (NFP)
e) Public Works – Lucas Meyer (DA)
f) Finance – Francois Rogers (DA)
g) Agriculture – Thembeni Madlopha Mthethwa (IFP)
h) Transport and human settlements – Siboniso Duma (ANC)
i) Education – Sipho Hlomuka (ANC)
j) Sports, Arts and Culture – Mntomuhle Khawula (IFP).

I send my heartfelt congratulations to each individual MEC, particularly Honourable MEC for Public Works Lucas Meyer, a renowned activist for the LGBTQIA+ community. I regard this appointment as a practical demonstration of your commitment to hitherto vulnerable groups in our society. This indeed signals a new beginning of unity and inclusivity for the people of our Province. It can only bode well for accountable government, peace, prosperity and accelerated service delivery.

I am further mindful that your inauguration coincides with 30 years of democratic dispensation, and it is equally apt that you have been tasked with a crucial responsibility of leading our government of Provincial Unity.

I am humbled that all the arms of State are properly constituted in our province following the swearing in of all Members of the Legislature on Friday, 14th June, and your inauguration on 18th June supported by our independent judiciary under the leadership of the Judge President of the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court Judge Thoba Portia Poyo-Dlwati, who has carried her constitutional duties leading to and up to your inauguration with due diligence.
ISISHAYAMTHETHO SAKWAZULU-NATAL
KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE
KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINSIALE WETGEWER

As the KZN Legislature, we stand ready to work with you, Premier and the entire executive council in promoting peace and stability in our province whilst upholding our constitutional mandate of robust oversight, effective law-making and participatory democracy.
I am confident that under your leadership, our provincial government is destined to reach even greater heights.
With warmest personal regards.
Hon N.N Boyce
KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Speaker