Launch of the Refurbished Paediatric Intensive Care Unit - KHC PDF Print E-mail

Speech by Premier of the Northern Cape, Ms Hazel Jenkins on  the occasion of the official launch of the Refurbished Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Kimberley Hospital Complex in Kimberley, Frances Baard District – Northern Cape, 12 January 2010 

I want to take this opportunity to wishing all a prosperous, fruitful and joyous 2010. Furthermore, as a country and a province, we are going to be part of the most prestigious sport event in the world this year namely the FIFA Soccer World Cup. As the Northern Cape Provincial Government we want to encourage all to be part of this spectacular event and support the “Football Friday” campaign by wearing your Bafana Bafana soccer shirts on Fridays until the actual day of the world cup.

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Farmers urged to act swiftly against locusts PDF Print E-mail

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform  and Rural Development in the Northern Cape urges all farmers in the province especially in the Pixley ka Seme District to report  swarms of locust on their farms. The department is faced with the challenge of farmers who are not reporting swarms. These  swarms pose a serious threat if not well controlled.

Farmers in the Pixley Ka Seme District towns of Hopetown, Britstown, Strydenburg and Petrusville are requested to act swiftly against locust by

  •    Immediately making contact with the Department of Agriculture’s Locust control department in De Aar on 053 631 3122 should they notice swarms.
  •    Flying swarms settling destinations should be reported  in order for control measures to be applied.
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Premier's Breakfast Session with the Tourism Industry PDF Print E-mail
NOTES FOR THE PREMIER OF THE NORTHERN CAPE, MS HAZEL JENKINS ON THE OCCASSION OF THE BREAKFAST SESSION WITH THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
 
I welcome this opportunity to address the hospitality Industry for I believe I have a good appreciation of the importance of the industry to the Provincial and Local economy.

This interactive session is part of the positive trend of our new Administration to engage with all sectors of our society, including our hospitality Industry.

Government identified the potential of tourism as a major contributor to economic recovery and expansion. Our interaction here today is to ensure that the steady and healthy growth of the Northern Cape tourism industry continues into the future.
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