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of communities in areas where it operates,” Dr Vilakazi affirms. “Among the notable community projects are the Driver Training Programme, Skills Development Programme, Internship Programme and Maths and Science Programme. “In this regard, the CDC recently signed an agreement with the Centre for the Built Environment (CBE) to collaborate on the Maths and Science Programme to increase the number of students who failed mathematics and physical science (and those wishing to improve their results) from 50 to 90 per annum. Once again looking forward, the CDC is on track to achieving its fiveyear sustainable growth strategy (SGS) 2020, which mainly focuses on long-term financial and sustainable development. The recent appointment of Pepi
Silinga will advise the Gauteng Provincial Government on the roll-out of social and economic infrastructure projects planned for the next two years
CDC is on track for sustainability
Silinga, Coega CEO, to the 14-member Gauteng Premier’s Economic Advisory Panel is being seen as significant for both the CDC and the IDZ moving forward; especially given the CEO’s expertise in mega-infrastructure programmes. “Silinga will advise the Gauteng Provincial Government on the roll-out of social and economic infrastructure projects planned for the next two years,” Dr Vilakazi concludes. “The CDC has no doubt that he will ensure the economic and infrastructure plans of the Province are implemented with rigour and the required discipline of execution.”
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