President Ramaphosa leads Cabinet meeting with the Free State Province

President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow on Friday, 27 March 2026, lead an engagement between the National Executive and the Provincial Executive Council of Free State Cabinet.

The President Cabinet engagement will includes meeting with the Premier of Free State Province, Ms MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae and the entire Provincial Executive Council.

This Joint National and Free State Provincial Executive engagement will take place at the University of Free State Centenary Complex in Bloemfontein, under the theme,“A Nation that Works for All".

The visit is aligned with President Ramaphosa’s commitment to encourage closer collaboration with Provinces and Local spheres of government to  tackle service delivery challenges.
 
This initiative accords with Section 154 of the Constitution, which mandates national and provincial governments to support and strengthen capacity of municipalities in governance.

The joint meeting will be the eighth engagement between National Executive and various Provinces. This follows interactions with provincial governments of KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and North West.

Free State Province will elaborate on the challenges and opportunities that exist for inclusive economic growth and service delivery and its envisaged proposed solutions.

Free State has solidified its position as the preferred renewable energy investment destination, currently tracking projects with a capital investment exceeding R100 billion. These projects, including Khauta Solar Project and Mulilo Battery Energy Storage Project, which are central to strengthening national grid and creating sustainable jobs.

President Ramaphosa will be accompanied by Ministers and Deputy Ministers and senior government officials.

Interested media will be able to cover President's opening address before closed session.

Note that media accreditation process are covered through GCIS platforms.

The Joint National Cabinet Meeting are arranged as follows:
Date: Friday, 27 March 2026
Time: 08h00
Venue: Centenary Complex, University of Free State, Bloemfontein, Free State Province

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – media@presidency.gov.za / Mpho Sikisi, Spokesperson to the Premier of the Free State on 073 828 8935 or mpho.sikisi@fspremier.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria