Ramathuba demands urgent reform in Limpopo’s infrastructure failures

By Johnathan Paoli

Limpopo premier Phophi Ramathuba has lashed out at the provincial government for its failure to address infrastructural challenges in the province, calling on officials to do more in assisting rural and marginalised communities.

The premier delivered a hard-hitting opening address at the Limpopo Provincial Infrastructure Workshop in Polokwane on Wednesday. She called for urgent reform, accountability and improved delivery in the province’s infrastructure sector.

“Are we equal to the tasks at hand? The current state of our infrastructure management leaves much to be desired. Poor planning has, at times, led to projects without budgets to match our bold declarations. We find ourselves at a precipice, facing unprecedented societal pressures, shrinking economic opportunities and an alarming rise in unemployment.”

“It is evident that our society’s despondency towards government is tangible. Their impatience waits for no invitation, emphasising the urgency with which we must act,” Ramathuba said.

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