Highlights of the Budget

Budget Speech by Mr B H Cele 2005-2006 MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison – KwaZulu-Natal presented to the KZN Provincial Legislature on  29 April 2005

1. A budget of R 2, 197 532 billion, propoor and geared towards defending the weak.

2. Strong emphasis on the provision of roads for rural development, particularly access roads to schools, clinics, hospitals, agricultural land, rural settlements.

3. Creating an enabling environment through the KZN Public Transport Bill.

4. Poverty alleviation through Zibambele, Vukuzakhe and proper co-ordination and implementation of the Extended Public Works Programme.

5. The regulation of public transport to ensure public access to safe, efficient and affordable means of transport. The roll out of the taxi recapitalization programme which will make the ownership of safe and comfortable minibus taxis more affordable.

6. Promotion of black economic empowerment, job creation, gender equity, integrated and sustainable rural development.

7. The creation of a safe road environment through the reduction of road crashes and the implementation of our slogan "From Zero Tolerance to 100% Compliance".

8. The introduction of "development corridors" to promote a more integrated response to the multi-dimensional and complex nature of poverty.

9. Design of Corridors that will secure participation in opportunities associated with 2010 World Cup.

10. Stimulate and Revitalise rail to alleviate damage on our road networks as well as to divert freight from our roads.

11. A systematic programme to access other government pro-poor support programmes.

12. The construction and maintenance of a balanced road network that meets the mobility needs of all KwaZulu-Natal’s citizens and which supports our national and provincial growth and development objectives.

13. The provision of a user-friendly service to the public which is consultative and free of corruption and fraud.

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