Sky's the limit for Saul

UNASSUMING: MAN AT NORTHERN CAPE HELM TYPE OF LEADER SA NEEDS

- Brian Sokutu

It is a Saturday afternoon in the Northern Cape capital, Kimberley. Comfortably dressed in a T-shirt, sandals and clutching a cup of coffee, Northern Cape premier Zamani Saul strolls into his office. Exuding modesty and without the trappings associated with public office, one could easily think he was a staffer in the premier's office. As South Africans are accustomed to arrogance and self-importance of people in authority, Saul resembles a kind of leader the country needs - less about himself and more about people and the work at hand.

In an interview with The Citizen, Saul spoke about his vision, key priorities, collaboration with big business and challenges in the mineral-rich province. Now serving his second and last term, Saul spoke about his administration since 2019.