Source: Western Cape Provincial Government
Title: Van Schalkwyk: New Year's message
NEW YEAR'S MESSAGE FROM THE WESTERN CAPE PREMIER, MARTHINUS VAN SCHALKWYK, ON 29 DECEMBER 2003
A NEW YEAR OF HOPE AND CELEBRATION
Although every festive season should be a time of peace, happiness and celebration the dawning of this New Year brings with it cause for even greater joy - the fact that our province, our people and our country will join together in 2004 to celebrate a remarkable milestone - the tenth anniversary of our new democracy.
For the communities of the Western Cape these celebrations will hold even greater significance. As a province which has, in the past, been perceived by some as standing apart from the rest of South Africa, the 2004 celebrations will firmly underscore the stability and renewed commitment to South African pride that our NNP/ANC Coalition of Hope has brought to all communities in the Western Cape.
2003 has been a year of achievements for our people and our province. From World Championship performances, to major new tourism and business developments, to real victories in the fight against challenges like HIV/Aids, crime and poverty. It has also been a year not without difficulties - many of our communities have faced obstacles like flooding, droughts, an upsurge in violence against children and a national currency whose renewed strength has seriously challenged our export-related industries. On the whole though, 2003 will be remembered as a year in which the people of the Western Cape met these challenges head-on, building our province in partnership.
On behalf of our Government and the people of the Western Cape I would like to thank the men and women of our public service for their ongoing efforts during 2003 to make a positive difference in all our communities. I would like particularly to pay tribute to the members of our critical services whose vigilance over this festive season helps to ensure the safety and security of all within our borders.
The year ahead holds great promise. In the Western Cape, 2004 will bring an election with a guarantee of continued stability in the Provincial Government, and a renewed focus on real delivery and service excellence. Together we will continue to grow the success of our World Class Province that cares for all its people.
To each and everyone in the Western Cape, to our visitors from abroad and the rest of the country, I wish you a prosperous, peaceful, happy and blessed New Year.
Enquiries: Riaan Aucamp, Cell: 083-777-8563
Issued by the Office of the Premier, Western Cape Provincial Government, 29 December 2003
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