By Akani Nkuna
President Cyril Ramaphosa will be in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday and Friday as part of his mission to enhance intergovernmental relationships since the establishment of the Government of National Unity.
During his visit he will pay tribute to King Shaka Zulu’s legacy, meet the provincial executive committee and connect with the people of eThekwini.
Ramaphosa, who is being accompanied by Cabinet ministers, will unveil a statue of King Shaka Zulu at King Shaka International Airport in Durban.
President spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said on Wednesday that “the unveiling of this statue aims honours the King’s legacy and preserve his memory for future generations”.
“The monument will serve as a symbol of unity, strength and pride for the people of KwaZulu-Natal and the entire nation, celebrating King Shaka’s contribution to Zulu history, culture and identity,” he said in a statement.
King MisuZulu KaZwelithini and Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli will join Ramaphosa as pays tribute to King Shaka.
The visit is also part of efforts to enhance service delivery and align delivery 7th administration’s priorities.
“The provincial leadership will present to the president its five-year programme that will respond to the national priorities of securing inclusive economic growth, reducing poverty and building a capable and ethical state,” said Magwenya.
Ramaphosa will also be updated on the work being done to support and accelerate efforts by the eThekwini municipality to improve service delivery, improve business confidence and reposition eThekwini as an investment and tourism hotspot.
On Friday, Ramaphosa is set to engage with citizens and organised civil society groups during a Presidential District Development Model Imbizo held under the theme “Leave No One Behind”.
This event is part of the government’s effort to promote participatory democracy and inclusive development, allowing community members to voice their concerns and propose solutions.
“The imbizo is a platform that allows citizens to make proposals and ventilate problems directly to the leadership who in turn respond to these inputs and set out plans for developing communities and the economy in the area visited by the president,” Magwenya added.
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