Stella Sigcau

Stella Nomzamo Sigcau (14 January 1937 – 7 May 2006) also known as Stella Margaret Nomzamo Sigcau, was a South African politician, traditional leader and member of the African National Congress. She served as Prime Minister of the Transkei and later held several ministerial positions in the South African government, including Minister of Public Works. She was also involved in promoting opportunities for women and historically disadvantaged groups in South Africa. Quotes Construction cannot be seen separate from any individual's life; it is part of the environment within which we work and stay. Many employment and training opportunities are to be found within the construction industry; thus it has a huge bearing on economic progress and development and is by and large an enabler for other socio-economic growth and development. Polity South Africa's economic growth depends on the physical infrastructure that is delivered by the construction industry. The industry must therefore be effective and competitive. The construction industry should be considered a national asset. The development of the industry must reflect the development and transformation of our society - including the full participation of women. Polity The realisation of this opportunity depends on the collective ability of all stakeholders to address a range of constraints to growth and empowerment. Polity To conclude, the complexity of our challenges demands a multi-pronged approach. While the EPWP is important, it should not be seen in isolation. The EPWP will not by itself solve the problems of unemployment, lack of skills or the second economy. These problems will require the focus of all of government, as well as business and organised labour to address as a matter of priority. South African Government To achieve ASGISA’s goal of halving unemployment and poverty by 2014, we will have to work more closely with women and the youth. But it will also require the full co-operation of the communities, including parents, youth and students to pull all the way in order to achieve what we want. South African Government The road to 2014, the target for the halving of unemployment, is going to be long and hard but we will get there. South African Government External links Category:1937 births Category:2006 deaths Category:Women politicians in South Africa Category:Women activists from South Africa Category:Anti-apartheid activists Category:Women born in the 1930s