Following are statements captured from speakers for the evening.

Mr. Rick Reato of Mittal Steel - “We have confidence in this region & we are here to stay”.
Mr. Rui Graca of Eye of Africa, a project funded by an Internationally based Macquirie bank, presently developing two projects in Sedibeng, mentioned through property and commercial development more opportunities will be created for locally based companies to boost the economy of Sedibeng.

Mr. Mac van der Merwe of Riviera on Vaal emphasized on the importance of consistently marketing the region through the trade shows such as the (World Trade Market) WTM and the Durban Tourism Indaba.

Mr. Ratladi Mmonakgotla, representing NAFCOC of Sedibeng acknowledged the involvement and the support of Government, especially on the SMME’s.

On his closing remarks the Premier Shilowa prompted Mittal Steel to have a time frame and a working plan for BBEEE and Women Development Strategy as that already implemented by Government.
The Premier urged Riviera on Vaal to realize that the consistency of newly considered Hotels should not only be focusing on the 2010 but as well as beyond, he added “We mustn’t find ourselves repeating the same mistakes that happened during the World Summit on Sustainable development.”

Their was great enthusiasm as local business punted that the future of ‘Gauteng is in the South’ while the Premier cautioned that much work was needed to realize this expectation. In his earlier the Mayor of Sedibeng District Municipality, Clr. Mlungisi Hlongwane, referred to the future of Sedibeng as a future Metro.

Once again the Premier pointed out the extent of work needed to realize that ambition. He concluded by the following remarks: “We as Sedibeng will settle for nothing less except being declared the fourth Metro in Gauteng.” The Mayor further thanked the people for taking their time to attend to his call and to have a good evening further

Sedibeng District Municipality

VISION
The Sedibeng District Council is an innovative, dynamic, developmental government that consistently meets and exceeds the expectations of the communities and the various stakeholders it serves.

MISSION
- Its mission is the creation of a local governemnt dedicated to the provision of quality services in an effective, efficient and financially sound manner by:
- Promoting the Batho Pele principle.
Ensuring cost effective and affordable service delivery.
- Monitoring and developing staff to ensure consistently high work output.
- Adhering to good governance and sound management practices.
- Developing a culture of accountability and transparency.