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Welcome remarks by Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba during the EXCO DDM Oversight Meeting

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This document is the welcome remarks speech by Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba at an Executive Council District Development Model (DDM) Oversight Meeting. The meeting took place at Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality in the Mopani District on 10 July 2026 during Mandela Month. The Premier emphasises accountability and integrated delivery under “One Plan, One Budget and One Voice,” describes recent EXCO oversight visits following January and March 2026 natural disasters, and calls for urgent solutions to water security, road deterioration, and electricity supply, including establishing a multi-stakeholder service delivery “war room” and strengthening collaboration with mining companies. She also highlights tourism revitalisation along the R71 corridor to support jobs and economic growth.

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oversight and accountability meeting

District Development Model oversight and accountability platform

The Premier frames the Executive Council District Development Model Oversight Meeting as a platform for accountability, problem-solving and decisive action to implement practical and measurable solutions that improve daily lives in communities.

Who it is for: communities and public representatives, administrators and development partners attending the DDM Oversight Meeting
How to act on it: Attend the Executive Council District Development Model Oversight Meeting and participate in accountability and problem-solving discussions to implement solutions.

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This meeting is therefore not another administrative exercise. It is a platform for accountability, problem-solving and decisive action.

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Places

Limpopo

Reference

https://www.limpopo.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Welcome-remarks-by-Premier-Dr-Phophi-Ramathuba-during-the-EXCO-DDM-Oversight-Meeting.pdf

Amounts

R 71

Key Takeaways

Event: Executive Council District Development Model Oversight Meeting
Location: Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality, Mopani District
Date: 10 July 2026
Speaker: Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba
Context: Mandela Month; EXCO oversight visits across Capricorn, Vhembe and Waterberg; Mopani focus
Disaster reference: natural disasters in January and March 2026 destroyed most infrastructure including water infrastructure
Governance principle: “One Plan, One Budget and One Voice”
Call to action: establish a dedicated Multi-Stakeholder Service Delivery War Room
Priority issues: water security, deteriorating road infrastructure, electricity supply
Mining collaboration: mining companies should play an active developmental role via investment, infrastructure, skills development and partnerships
Tourism plan: rebuild tourism strength of the R71 corridor; position Phalaborwa as “land of two summers”
Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba
Limpopo Legislature (Speaker) Dr Makoma Makhurupetje
Limpopo Legislature (Deputy Speaker) Ms Tebogo Mamorobela
Executive Council members (unnamed)
Mopani District Municipality (Executive Mayor) Cllr Pule Shayi
Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality (Executive Mayor) Cllr Merriam Malatji
Director-General Mr Nape Nchabeleng
Traditional Leaders (group)
Faith-Based Leaders (group)
Mining Sector representatives (group)
Business community (group)
Media (group)
Conjoined twins’ family (referenced indirectly)

Dates

Closing Date

10 July 2026