Date: 18/03/2004
Source: North West Provincial Government
Title: P Molefe: Rustenburg Municipality Gala Dinner


SPEAKER'S NOTES FOR DR POPO SIMON MOLEFE ON THE OCCASION OF THE GALA DINNER ORGANISED BY THE RUSTENBURG MUNICIPALITY, 18 March 2004

Director of Ceremonies
The Executive Mayor of Rustenburg
Representatives of the business community
Honoured Guests
Ladies and Gentlemen

This event marks the end of what has truly been a historic day. This day will go down in history as the day in which the people of Rustenburg joined millions across the country and the world in confirming that our country is now a better place than it was ten years ago.

They have confirmed that there is growing consensus in our country that the lives of our people are changing for the better.

Today people of Rustenburg acknowledged good work done the many by men and women of our province in ensuring that ours becomes a better province for all.

For me personally this day was particularly a moving experience. I will certainly carry with me fond memories this day has brought wherever I go.

I wish to take this opportunity to thank Executive Mayor and the Local Municipality of Rustenburg for organising today's activities.

Once more, I wish to thank the people of Rustenburg for opening their heart and welcoming us to their city.

I also wish to thank members of the business community of Rustenburg for the work they are doing to promote black economic empowerment.

We are encouraged by the partnerships that exist in this area - partnerships between municipality and traditional leaders and partnerships between communities and private sector.

The City of Rustenburg is clearly a shining example that; acting together we can and will do more.

I wish to urge people of Rustenburg to maintain unity and sense of collectivism that has seen them wither many a storms.

Enjoy the rest of the evening.

I thank you!

Issued by Office of the Premier, North West Provincial Government
18 March 2004