By Sihle Mavuso
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli of the IFP says the opposition in the province’s legislature will be respected despite their differences with the new government of provincial unity in KZN.
Ntuli said the IFP would respect the uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) nd EFF parties. The MK party is challenging his rise to power in the Pietermaritzburg High Court.
The Premier made his opening statements in Pietermaritzburg after he was sworn into the position.
Ntuli said the legislature “will always seek consensus among different parties in our government”.
“I wish to place on record that even those that were not part of this journey will remain our patriots and co-leaders, and we will respect them, by the wishes of those who elected us,” Ntuli told the crowd that came to witness him taking office.
The KZN government comprises the IFP, DA, ANC, and the National Freedom Party (NFP).
Borrowing from his party campaign message, Ntuli promised the province’s people that the IFP would lead a rebuilding process and that they would not betray the electorate.
“This government I am honoured to lead stands on the cusp of a new beginning. Collectively, we will deliver on the hope and revival the people of this province so desperately require.
“Today, we enter a pivotal new period of rebuilding our province that will require all of us to have clear minds while displaying visionary and committed leadership.
“I wish to assure you that we will always keep our promise that we are your servants, not your bosses. Please trust us,” he said.
Ntuli also said he would fight rampant crime in the province.
“We have promised that we will prioritise fighting crime and bringing stability to the province. As a result, I have decided to place [the] community safety and liaison [department] in the office of the Premier.”
Pictured above: KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli.
Source: Sihle Mavuso
