Ramathuba lauds Limpopo’s financial growth, urges rural development

By Akani Nkuna

Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has applauded the province’s steady economic growth, which increased to 0.9% in 2024, the best among all provinces, even besting Gauteng, which came in at 0.8%.

“This progress is not a mere statistic; it is a window to the potential we hold within our communities, especially at the local government level, where you – our mayors and councillors – hold the reins of power,” she said.

Ramathuba was speaking during the Premier’s Intergovernmental Relations Forum in Bolivia Lodge, Polokwane, on Thursday, where she appealed to delegates, including executive mayors from across the province, provincial government officials, traditional leaders, and councillors, to be active participants in the implementation of strategies and plans to ensure rural development takes effect.

The forum also seeks to consolidate national, provincial, and local government efforts to address service delivery deficiencies and accelerate development. The premier’s office outlined that the