Message by the Premier

Once again our country and its people have proved to the world that we are in deed a true democracy.  The overwhelming turnout of voters during the previous elections indicates the commitment and support for the new dispensation by the people of South Africa.  

As I assume the premiership of the Free State province, I openly commit myself to ensuring that all structures of governance work towards making the difference in the lives of the people of the Free State. I commit myself to ensure that the Executive Council, the legislature, government departments, municipalities and state agencies work in perfect harmony and guarantee a better life for the people of the province. 

I call upon everybody to join this government in a collective effort to create much- needed jobs in order to lift from the shoulders of our people a huge burden of poverty. Poverty, HIV and AIDS and violence are causing untold damage to women and children particularly in our rural communities. 

As the leader and the representative of the people, I wish to thank all South Africans for their support and confidence in our government.  I implore on every citizen of South Africa and the Free State in particular to partner this government in order to further advance the gains of our freedom and democracy.

Values

The Province is led by the Executive Council committed to the following Values:

• Responsiveness

• Accountability

• Collaboration

• Result-orientation

• Pro-activity

• Clean and open government