The vision of the MEC is to restore KZN to its former glory as the number one province in spot and recreation. The MEC therefore commits to:

• Acceleration of  the delivery of Sport and Recreation in the Province through mass participation of the citizens in KwaZulu-Natal;
• Taking sport and recreation to the previously disadvantaged people, rural communities, disabled and women;
• Improvement of the quality of sport and recreation through the development of all coaches, trainers, volunteers, administrators;
• Achievement of  excellence in sport and recreation;
• Provision of adequate sporting facilities to all communities;
• Hosting and co-hosting of major National and International sporting events;
• Promotion of sport and recreation agencies that contribute to the attainment of the overall vision of the Department.