Government reconsidering the amount of provinces

Government has confirmed that the possibility of reducing the number of provinces to ensure better delivery is being considered. Bheki Nkonyane, spokesperson for Provincial and Local government minister Sydney Mufamadi says the issue is under discussion, but adds that the matter is a long-term consideration which needs extensive consultation. The issue was apparently raised at a meeting between Mufamadi and provincial MEC’s last week. Deputy president Pumzile Mhlambo-Ngcuka also told a Sunday newspaper that government might reconsider having nine provinces.