The Free State Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) and Human Settlements has been given the tools to improve service delivery in the province.
MEC for Cogta and Human Settlements, Saki Mokoena, has led efforts to restore dignity to many Free State residents through housing and community projects. It is seen that his work pushed the Batho Pele principles throughout the province.
Dozens of previously disadvantaged families have been provided with decent housing, while Mokoena has also focused on green environmental projects in several cities across the Free State.
Departments receive 190 ICT devices
His departments have received more than 190 Information and communications technology (ICT) devices, including laptops and desktops, to help modernize departments and improve services across the province.
The provincial treasury, led by MEC Toto Makume, has allocated more than R5 million to finance the devices.
Mokoena said: “For years, departments have been limited by old and outdated computers that were slow, unreliable and no longer compatible with modern digital systems. The new equipment will help officers work more efficiently, securely and better together. It will also enable the department to use modern technologies such as cloud computing, allowing employees to securely access documents, systems and information online, rather than relying on a single office computer. This will improve turnaround times, strengthen coordination with municipalities and support faster responses to community needs.”
He added that the investment is about building a more effective and responsive government.
A capable, secure, responsive, citizen-centric state
“The transfer of more than 190 computers is not simply the replacement of old machines; it is a strategic investment in the ability of this department to function effectively and better serve our people. By modernizing our ICT environment, we are strengthening the department’s capacity to support municipalities, improve efficiency, protect government information and respond more effectively to the needs of communities.”
Mokoena said the investment is in line with South Africa’s Digital Transformation Roadmap, which aims to build a capable, secure, responsive and citizen-centric state.
He also took the opportunity to farewell officials who have served the government with distinction and thanked them for their service to the people of the Free State.
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