Montlanthe calls for more transparent and responsive government

By Ofentse Mokae
29 March 2010

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has again highlighted the need for government to be more transparent and responsive.

Montlanthe who was addressing the National Council of Provinces at its sitting at Sekhukhune FET College during the ‘Taking Parliament to the People’ programme, he said people should have enough information about the development projects in their areas.
“This is so that they could raise the alarm to public representative in cases where there is lack of quality service delivery and plans are not being fulfilled,” his office said in press statement.

Deputy President spoke on the five priorities of National Government namely education, health, rural development, creation of decent work opportunities and the fight against crime.

Montlanthe stressed the importance of education and urged the youth to channel their energies into making positive changes to society such as campaigning against drug abuse and for road safety.

“The youth have energy, but this energy needs to be channeled to better and productive efforts, education of our youth should not just be the responsibility of government but society as a whole,’’ said the Deputy President.

The deputy president also encouraged the NCOP to continue with its oversight duties as it was vital in ensuring that government delivers on its priorities and realize a better life for all.