{"id":2952,"date":"2023-04-14T00:06:34","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T00:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/OkhahlambaDemo\/wordpress\/?page_id=2952"},"modified":"2026-06-23T23:15:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T21:15:21","slug":"meet-the-mec","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/afrikquest.co.za\/kzndot\/meet-the-mec\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the MEC"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Welcome Note <\/span><\/div>

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I It is my privilege, as the MEC for Transport, to welcome you to this portal – a gateway to the services, programmes and information that keep our province moving.\u00a0KwaZulu\u2011Natal is a province of dynamic communities, diverse cultures and stunning landscapes. <\/strong><\/p>

Through safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services, we aim to unlock opportunities, support economic growth and improve the quality of life for all our people.<\/p>

We are committed to transparency, responsiveness and inclusive service delivery…<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>

This website has been developed to make it easy for residents, businesses and visitors to find information on our projects, traffic and road safety initiatives, public transport services, licensing and enforcement, and opportunities for engagement. We are committed to transparency, responsiveness and inclusive service delivery. Your input helps us plan better – please use the site to access services, submit feedback and stay informed about our programmes and events.<\/p>

As we implement infrastructure upgrades, promote safer roads and enhance public transport, we remain guided by cooperation with communities, municipalities and other stakeholders. Together we can build a safer, more connected and prosperous KwaZulu\u2011Natal.<\/p>

Thank you for visiting. I invite you to explore the site and to join us in shaping a transport system that serves everyone.<\/p>

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Hon Siboniso Duma (MPL)<\/strong>
MEC for Transport and Human Settlements<\/p>

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The MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma (MPL) was appointed on June 18, 2024 to serve in the Provincial Government of Unity modeled upon the National Government of Unity.<\/strong><\/p>

After his appointment, he emphasized his commitment to building on the strong foundation laid by his predecessors in both departments.<\/p>

\u201cThe people of this province need good roads for daily transport to work and to access socio-economic centres. I am joining a capable team that will undoubtedly ensure that we use transport networks and infrastructure to create a better life for all citizens of this province,\u201d he stated.<\/p>

Having previously served as the Chair of the Portfolio Committee on Transport, he singled out public transport as an engine for the economy and committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure the stability and prosperity of this sector.<\/p>

He was quick to indicate that the construction of road infrastructure and human settlements plays a vital role in job creation and economic development. He further stated that small players, township and rural communities must continue to benefit from projects being rolled out by the two departments.<\/p>

\u201cWe will pay more attention to the creation of comprehensive human settlements for families across all corners of the province, the eradication of slums and informal dwellings, and the handing over of title deeds to deserving communities,\u201d he advised.<\/p>

Where housing projects are being constructed, he said the priority will be on ensuring proper coordination and an integrated approach towards the provision of bulk infrastructure.<\/p>

\u201cThe areas of the provision of bulk infrastructure \u2013 electricity, water, and sanitation \u2013 to communities remain our major focus. We know that there are communities that are yet to receive such services. In everything we do, we will harness the local energy by working with the spheres of government, traditional and religious leaders, and other leaders of society to make an impact,\u201d he stated.<\/p>

Duma is the Provincial Chairperson of the African National Congress in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and was elected on July 22, 2022.<\/p>

Importantly, on the 11th August 2022, he was deployed as the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA). He also served as the Leader of Government Business in Kwa-Zulu Natal,a position he occupied until June 18, 2024.<\/p>

As MEC of EDTEA, he was the political head of the Department, which had about 12 entities. These included Ithala Bank, KZN Growth Fund, Trade & Invest KZN, Ezemvelo Wild Life, Dube Trade Port, Sharks Board KZN, KZN Film Commission, Moses Kotane Institute, Richards Bay IDZ and KZN Gambling and Liquor Board. He presided over the merger of these entities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. Driving investments throughout all corners of the province of KwaZulu-Natal;<\/li>
  2. Ensuring that all entities under his Department were at the forefront of facilitating investments and funding to drive the entrepreneurship revolution;<\/li>
  3. He once emphasized the importance of taking advantage of being part of BRICS and committed himself to championing all efforts aimed at facilitating people-to-people contacts.<\/li><\/ol>

    He has been singled out as one of the new generation of leaders committed to ensuring that the dreams of Nelson Mandela of creating an equal society are realized.<\/p>

    Having cut his teeth in the ANC Youth League as a provincial leader, “Mthombeni,” as he is affectionately known, has spent a large part of his political service committed to community upliftment and development. He started his political career as a South African Students Congress branch executive member in the mid-1990s. He rose through the ranks until he was in the provincial leadership of both the ANC Youth League and the ANC.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    He was also elected as the Deputy Provincial Secretary of the Youth League and was given the organizational task of furthering the socio-economic interests of young people in the province.<\/p>

    Before his election into the position of Chairperson of the ANC, he was a Member of the Provincial Legislature (MPL) since May 2009.<\/p>

    In May 2014, he was elected as a Member of Parliament and assumed the following roles:<\/p>

    1. Chair of Chairpersons in the KZN Provincial Legislature;<\/li>
    2. Chairperson of the Transport Committee of the Province;<\/li>
    3. Member of the Rules Committee;<\/li>
    4. Member of the Program Committee;<\/li>
    5. Member of the Disciplinary Committee;<\/li>
    6. Member of the Oversight Committee.<\/li><\/ol>

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      Welcome Note From the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements I It is my privilege, as the MEC for Transport, to welcome you to this portal – a gateway to the services, programmes and information that keep our province moving.\u00a0KwaZulu\u2011Natal is a province of dynamic communities, diverse cultures and stunning landscapes. Through safe, reliable and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2952","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/afrikquest.co.za\/kzndot\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2952","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/afrikquest.co.za\/kzndot\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/afrikquest.co.za\/kzndot\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afrikquest.co.za\/kzndot\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afrikquest.co.za\/kzndot\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2952"}],"version-history":[{"count":386,"href":"https:\/\/afrikquest.co.za\/kzndot\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2952\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19733,"href":"https:\/\/afrikquest.co.za\/kzndot\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2952\/revisions\/19733"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/afrikquest.co.za\/kzndot\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2952"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}