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Welcoming address by Premier Mandla Ndlovu at the Seriti Green Ummbila Emoyeni launch

Mpumalanga - Office of the PremierRef: https://www.mpg.gov.za/media/welcoming-address-premier-mandla-ndlovu-seriti-green-ummbila-emoyeni-launch

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This document is a speech (welcoming address) delivered by Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu at the Seriti Green Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility commercial operation launch and the opening of the Seriti Green Mpumalanga office. It was held in Bethal, Govan Mbeki Local Municipality, in the Gert Sibande District, Mpumalanga, on 31 July 2026. The Premier welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa and other officials, and highlights the project’s expected benefits including job creation, skills development, investment, and support for inclusive economic growth, as well as Mpumalanga’s role as an energy hub.

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Mpumalanga

Reference

https://www.mpg.gov.za/media/welcoming-address-premier-mandla-ndlovu-seriti-green-ummbila-emoyeni-launch

Key Takeaways

  • Speech: Welcoming address by Premier Mandla Ndlovu
  • Event: Seriti Green Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility commercial operation launch
  • Also: Official opening of the Seriti Green Mpumalanga office
  • Date: 31 July 2026
  • Location: Bethal, Govan Mbeki Local Municipality, Gert Sibande District, Mpumalanga
  • Premier states the project is the first of its kind in Mpumalanga
  • Premier credits Seriti Green’s wind resources study for Bethal’s strong wind potential
  • Premier links the project to unemployment challenges and the need for partnerships (government, business, labour, communities)
  • Premier mentions Seriti Green contributions: donated 16 vehicles to police stations, provided an ambulance to the Department of Health, refurbished child care centres
  • Mandla Ndlovu
  • Cyril Ramaphosa
  • Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
  • Walter Mngemezulu
  • SALGA
  • Mpumalanga House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders
  • Kgosi Mokoena
  • CONTRALESA
  • Seriti Resources
  • Seriti Green
  • Mike Teke
  • Peter Venn
  • Chabisi Motloung
  • Goldwind
  • Wu Gang
  • Mpumalanga Province Director-General (Ms MM Skosana)
  • Gert Sibande District Municipality
  • Govan Mbeki Local Municipality
  • Department of Health
  • Mpumalanga Human Resources Development Council (MPHRC)

Dates

Closing Date

31 July 2026