Creating job opportunities must be focus of Provincial Government

Creating job opportunities must be focus of Provincial Government

Outgoing KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Willies Mchunu says the incoming Provincial Government should focus on creating job opportunities for young people.

Premier Willies Mchunu
Steve Bhengu
Mchunu addressed employees in his office earlier.

He has just wrapped up his term in office after serving three years.


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Mchunu met with his Provincial Executive Council for the last time on Wednesday.

Spokesperson in the Premier's Office Thami Ngidi says government has faced several challenges, including unemployment.

"Job creation is going to be a critical issue going forward and the Premier has suggested a number of things, including the re-skilling of young people to ensure they are ready for the fourth industrial revolution," said Ngidi.

Social cohesion and moral regeneration have also been identified as important issues that the new Provincial Government must focus on.


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