Kwazulu-Natal Legislature Speaker Congratulates Hon Nomusa Dube-Ncube On Her Appointment As The First Female Premier Of The Province Of Kwazulu-Natal

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WEDNESDAY 10 AUGUST 2022

KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE SPEAKER CONGRATULATES HON NOMUSA DUBE-NCUBE ON HER APPOINTMENT AS THE FIRST FEMALE PREMIER OF THE PROVINCE OF KWAZULU-NATAL

The KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Speaker Hon Nontembeko Boyce has expressed warmest congratulations to the new Premier, Hon Nomusa Duve-Ncube.

The first woman to be a Premier in KZN was sworn in during a special sitting held in Mpofana Municipality today.

‘As she enters the Office of the Premier, I want to extend my very best wishes for success to her and her Executive Council” Said Boyce

Boyce said Dube-Ncube’s appointment was iconic as she becomes the first woman to be a Premier following the 8 male Premiers before her and also because it happens during the time when the country was still celebrating women’s months.

“She is a seasoned leaders, having led both in the local sphere and the provincial sphere of governments. All of us as women look.up to her with great expectations for her to take the province to new heights ” added Boyce.

Hon Dube-Ncube’s appointment comes after the resignation of her predecessor Hon Sihle Zikalala last week.

“As the Legislature we wish to thank the former premier, Hon Sihle Zikalala for the work he has done for the Province of KwaZulu-Natal and we wish him well in his future endeavours” Boyce said

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