T Manuel & J Mashamba to address learners in Limpopo as part of Imbizo Focus Week, 7 Apr

Media Alert

5 April 2005

The Minister of Finance, Mr Trevor A Manuel, MP, and the Provincial Treasury MEC from Limpopo, Ms Joyce Mashamba, will be addressing high school learners from various schools in Limpopo in an interactive session about the 2005 national and provincial budgets. The forum will highlight how policy options are exercised and funded, and learners will be afforded an opportunity to put questions to the Minister and the MEC.

Venue: Limpopo Provincial Legislature, Lebowakgomo
Date: 7 April 2005
Time: 11:00 until 13h30

Minister Manuel will also be joining the Commissioner of South African Revenue Service, Mr Pravin Gordhan, on a walkabout to small businesses in Limpopo on the same day. The aim of the walkabout is to gain practical understanding of the small business environment in the Province.

Venue: Excelsior Centre, City Centre
Date: 7 April 2005
Time: 14:15 – 15:30

This is part of Government’s Imbizo Focus Week, which commences on 7 April 2005.

For more details please contact:
Lindani Mbunyuza
Cell: 082 2970 283

Sechaba ka Nkosi
Cell: 082 465 2901.

Issued by: National Treasury
5 April 2005
Source: National Treasury (http://www.finance.gov.za)