Jane Sithole, Deputy Minister of Small Business Development, has hailed her favourable assessment in the recent FW De Klerk Foundation report. Picture: Gallo Images Small Business Development Deputy Minister Jane Sithole says being named one of the best performing deputy ministers gives her the courage to continue to assist small business owners achieve their goals. The FW De Klerk Foundation’s recently released report, The Constitution and the Cabinet, showed that Sithole, a DA member, and the ANC’s Njabulo Nzuza, who is Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, displayed an outstanding performance since they took over their roles in the government of national unity (GNU).
Both scored 75 out of 100 as deputy ministers by assisting their departments to deliver on their mandates to assist the public. Sithole was awarded for driving practical, citizen-facing improvements from cutting red tape for small enterprises, while Nzuza was praised for expanding mobile home affairs services that improved access and efficiency. The assessment serves as a Cabinet report card that evaluates whether South Africa’s 77-member national executive is giving effect to the Constitution’s promise to improve the quality of life of all South Africans and free the potential of each person.
In an interview withThe Citizen, Sithole said: “I receive this recognition with humility and gratitude. In a constitutional democracy, leadership is not about accolades, but about service, accountability, and delivery to the people of South Africa. “The foundation’s assessment is grounded in constitutional principles, particularly ethical governance, implementation, and impact.
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I therefore view this not as a personal achievement, but as an affirmation of a people-centred, delivery-focused approach to public service.” Sithole added that the progress in the Small Business Development portfolio was the result of collective effort. Any positive outcomes in this portfolio reflect the resilience and determination of entrepreneurs, especially in townships and rural communities, she said. The recognition strengthened her willpower to continue serving with integrity, urgency, and purpose, Sithole said.
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