“Saamwerk, saamtrek” (“Pull together, work together”): this is the philosophy developed by Supra Mahumapelo, Premier of South Africa’s North West Province. In this interview with United World, he talks about pulling together members of the private sector – from big mining companies to small business owners – to tackle “cross sector” socioeconomic issues. Premier Supra Mahumapelo also discusses his new approach to driving the economy, opportunities and prospects for public-private partnerships with foreign investors, how broadband is the key to unlocking the province’s potential, and development plans for Sun City – the South African Las Vegas which is popular with Chinese and Indian visitors to North West Province.
