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21 October 2007

The North West provincial government will clamp down on government officials whose conduct undermines its objectives of providing good service to the people, Premier Edna Molewa announced.

The Premier was speaking at an Imbizo held at Madibogopan in Ratlou Local Municipality on Friday, where some residents raised dissatisfaction with the manner in which certain government officials treated members of the public.

Molewa said she viewed the allegations in serious light because government could not afford to have in its employ officials whose acts are inconsistent with the goal of providing a better life for all.

This, she said, would undermine the gains of democracy and the confidence that people have on government.

However, the Premier acknowledged that there were committed and patriotic public servants who have contributed towards changing other people's lives through their work.

For this reason, the Premier highlighted that all the specific cases that were mentioned at the Imbizo would be followed up to ascertain what transpired and ensure that measures are put in place to guarantee consistent delivery of good services to the people.

"We are government because of the people and it is in this context that we will always put people first in whatever we do. The public service must therefore be in a position to ensure that the promises made to the people are delivered to. In this regard, government officials will be at the forefront of delivering services which is a reason enough for them to treat all the people with respect and dignity," said Molewa.

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Issued by: North West Provincial Government
21 October 2007