Premier Ramathuba delivers the state of the province address
Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba on Thursday delivered the 2025 State of the Province Address at Legislature chambers in Lebowakgomo. Dr Ramathuba addressed Members of the Legislature and Special guests, including various Church Leaders, Bishops, Leaders of Tribal Authorities and the Business fraternity.
She highlighted the province’s progress and challenges. Despite Limpopo’s increased contribution to the national GDP, from 7.2% to 7.7%, the unemployment rate remains a pressing concern at 31.9%.
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Dr Ramathuba emphasised the need for innovative thinking and industrialization, particularly in manufacturing, agriculture, and construction.
“We have spent the past six months crafting a delivery framework for the next five years,” said Dr Ramathuba.
2025 STATE OF THE PROVINCE ADDRESS DELIVERED BY PREMIER DR PHOPHI RAMATHUBA
“Our most urgent task is to grow our economy so that we can create jobs, reduce poverty and improve the lives of all South Africans. Our resolve is driven by the need to see Limpopo’s economy growing and creating jobs. It is for this reason that we are still steadfast on developing Special Economic Zones, akin to planting seeds in fertile soil knowing that it will germinate, grow and bear fruits.
“To date we already have over R10 billion investment commitments of which if fully implemented will translate into thousands of jobs. The groundwork is being laid through our Industrial Park with the infrastructure development already underway. In partnership with Glencore Mine, through the MOU we recently signed, a Skills Development Centre has been established.”
“We are proud to report to this house that our 4th Investment Conference was a resounding success, raising up to R120 billion in pledges, far surpassing the R50 billion we had targeted. I would like to commend the collective efforts towards the realisation of this achievement,” she added.
“Even more pleasing is that 60% of the recent pledges are earmarked towards renewable energy, which is a panacea to the current energy crisis.”
