In KZN , our unemployment rate remains slightly lower than the national average — at 31.2% — but that should offer us no comfort. A crisis for one is a crisis for all. Our economy, growing at a mere 0.1% in Q1 of 2025, is not moving fast enough to meet the needs of our people.

MESSAGE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ON YOUTH DAY This generation—your generation—deserves more than just promises. You deserve action, opportunities, and real change. You deserve better from society, and you deserve better from government. UN Youth Office NYDARSA The Presidency 🇿🇦

BRICS PLUS | Strengthening Partnerships Today I had the honour of hosting H.E. Mr Mansour Shakib Mehr, Ambassador of Iran. We explored opportunities for investment and public diplomacy in support of deeper BRICS+ cooperation. The Presidency 🇿🇦 KZN Provincial Gov Foreign Ministry, Islamic Republic of Iran 🇮🇷 DIRCO South Africa

EXPLORING SINGAPORE Singapore’s development journey remains a global inspiration. Today I hosted H.E. Mr Zainal Arif Mantaha, High Commissioner of Singapore, to explore possible partnerships and investment opportunities. MFAsg DIRCO South Africa KZN Provincial Gov #EconomicDiplomacy

KZN ECONOMY With US tariffs on the horizon, we’re opening new doors — diversifying exports through BRICS+, AfCFTA & global partners to keep KZN competitive, resilient & thriving. KZN Provincial Gov

IMPROVING HEALTH SYSTEMS Engaged with CEOs of hospitals & health institutions across the province. We agreed: together, we can and must do more to strengthen our health services for every citizen. #HealthForAll KZN Provincial Gov KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

HOUSING FOR ALL The 7th Administration is delivering on its commitment to give flood-affected families permanent homes. This week, with the MEC for Human Settlements, we visited a site where many will soon rebuild their lives. KZN Provincial Gov GCIS_KwaZulu-Natal

PUBLIC & ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY This week, I welcomed the newly appointed U.S. Consul General in Durban, Ms. Rebecca E. Gonzales (US Embassy SA), as we continue strengthening public and economic diplomacy. KZN Provincial Gov

WOMEN POWER Under MEC kaMadlopha-Mthethwa’s leadership, KwaZulu-Natal’s Agriculture Department is gaining strength and direction. Agribusiness Development Agency Food and Agriculture Organization #AGENDA2063 KZN Provincial Gov

FUTURE IS AGRICULTURE Spent the day with agriculture specialists exploring its role in inclusive growth and strategies to mitigate climate change. AUDA-NEPAD #NTULI 2024KZNPREMIER KZN Provincial Gov

FOOD SECURITY Agriculture is not simply another economic sector. It is the foundation of food security, a pillar of rural livelihoods, and a strategic driver of our province’s inclusive growth agenda. KZN Provincial Gov KZN DARD Agribusiness Development Agency

RURAL RENEWAL AND AGRICULTURE With a coordinated strategy on disease control, productivity, trade diversification, logistics, and skills, agriculture can drive rural renewal, food security, and economic growth. AUDA-NEPAD International Fund for Agricultural Development

CLIMATE CHANGE - LET US ACT NOW Today I opened our 2-day Climate Change Workshop. The crisis is here, reshaping our world and threatening our environment, economy, and health. We must act—together and with urgency. #ClimateCrisis KZN Provincial Gov