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3 October 2005

The national Imbizo Focus Week that runs from the 1 to 9 October 2005 will be held under the banner of “Integrated governance for local delivery”.

A variety of events are planned for Gauteng, involving the Premier, Ministers, MECs and Mayors.

The Izimbizo are an expression of government’s commitment to deepen democracy by taking government to the people and interacting directly with communities. The focus week will also highlight service delivery and implementation of government’s programme of action at a local level.

The Imbizo Focus Week activities will also include Ministerial Municipal Imbizo in Johannesburg and Merafong to showcase the work being done as part of Project Consolidate to improve service delivery.  

Minister of Provincial and Local Government, Sydney Mufamadi, and Gauteng MEC for Local Government, Qedani Mahlangu, will be in attendance at the City of Joburg, where issues such as the billing system, tarring of roads and water projects are expected to be discussed. Minister of Science and Technology, Mosibudi Mangena, and Deputy Minister of Sport and Recreation, Gert Oosthuizen, will attend the Merafong Local Municipality Imbizo, where they are expected to launch a local housing project.

The Municipal Imbizo arise from a Cabinet decision to involve the President, Deputy President, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Premiers and MECs as well as mayors and councillors in a new phase of Imbizo to strengthen local government systems and delivery.

The following events have been scheduled to mark the national Imbizo Focus Week in Gauteng:

Tuesday, 4 October 2005

Gauteng Agriculture, Conservation and Environment MEC Khabisi Mosunkutu visits Midvaal to interact with stakeholders and meet with the community in the area as part of the national Imbizo Focus Week aimed at facilitating direct communication between government and the people.  .

Time: 9:00
Venue: TBC
Contact: Sizwe Matshikiza (Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment)
Tel: (011) 355 1316
Cell: 082 778 9996

Tuesday, 4 October 2005
Gauteng Public Transport, Roads and Works MEC Ignatius Jacobs delivers an opening address at the Sector for Education and Training Authority (SETA) and Umsobomvu open day as part of the national Imbizo Focus Week aimed at facilitating direct communication between government and the people.

Time: 9:00
Venue: Soshanguve Stadium, Tshwane
Contact: Lebelo Maloka (Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works)
Tel: (011) 355 7553
Cell: 083 310 2057

Wednesday, 5 October 2005
The Gauteng Finance and Economic Affairs Department holds a workshop on tendering opportunities as part of the national Imbizo Focus Week aimed at facilitating direct communication between government and the people.

Time: 10:00
Venue: Gauteng Shared Services Centre Auditorium, Fox Street, Johannesburg 
Contact: Percy Mthimkhulu (Department of Finance and Economic Affairs)
Tel: (011) 355 8515
Cell: 082 908 7742

Thursday - Saturday, 6 - 8 October 2005
The Gauteng AIDS Council hosts a three-day multi-sectoral AIDS Conference. The conference will discuss the impact of AIDS on different sectors, including households and municipalities, as well as ways to strengthen interventions to prevent new infections and care for people affected by HIV and AIDS. 

Time: 8:30
Venue: Gallagher Estate, Midrand
Contact: Simon Zwane (Department of Health)
Tel: (011) 355 3543
Cell: 082 551 9892

Thursday, 6 October 2005
Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Duma Nkosi opens a clinic in Kingsway as part of the national Imbizo Focus Week activities in Gauteng.

Time: 9:00
Venue: Kingsway, Ekurhuleni
Contact: Prince Hamnca (Ekurhuleni Metro)
Tel: (011) 871 7016
Cell: 082 454 6742

Friday, 7 October 2005
Gauteng Public Transport, Roads and Works MEC Ignatius Jacobs officially opens the Zithobeni taxi rank as part of the national Imbizo Focus Week.

Time: 10:00
Venue: Zithobeni Taxi Rank, Bronkhorstspruit
Contact: Lebelo Maloka (Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works)
Tel: (011) 355 7553
Cell: 083 310 2057

Friday, 7 October 2005
The Gauteng Finance and Economic Affairs Department holds a liquor awareness day as part of the national Imbizo Focus Week activities.

Time: 9:00
Venue: Vista University, Soweto
Contact: Percy Mthimkhulu (Department of Finance and Economic Affairs)
Tel: (011) 355 8515
Cell: 082 908 7742

Friday, 7 October 2005
Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa and Housing MEC Nomvula Mokonyane visits Tshwane to interact with hostel residents and review hostel facilities that have been converted into family units.

Time: 10:00
Venues: Mamelodi, Saulsville and Soshanguve hostels, Tshwane
Contact: Mongezi Mnyani (Department of Housing)
Tel: (011) 355 4025
Cell: 082 602 5358

Saturday, 8 October 2005
The Gauteng Community Safety Department profiles the Sharpeville Victim Empowerment Centre to promote services rendered by the centre as part of the national Imbizo Focus Week activities.

Time: 10:00
Venue: Sharpeville Police Station
Contact: Phumla Mthala (Department of Community Safety)
Tel: (011) 689 3633
Cell: 082 909 3708

Sunday, 9 October 2005
Science and Technology Minister Mosibudi Mangena, Deputy Sport and Recreation Minister Gert Oosthuizen, Gauteng Housing MEC Nomvula Mokonyane, West Rand Executive Mayor Sr Bernard Ncube and Merafong Mayor Des van Rooyen conduct a Municipal Imbizo in Merafong as part of the national Imbizo Focus Week.

Time: 10:00
Venue: Merafong Municipality
Contact: Seabo Gaeganelwe (Merafong City Local Municipality)
Tel: (018) 788 9527
Cell: 083 6427 188

Sunday, 9 October 2005
Minister of Provincial and Local Government Sydney Mufamadi, Gauteng Local Government MEC Qedani Mahlangu and Johannesburg Executive Mayor Amos Masondo visit the City of Joburg as part of the national Imbizo Focus Week activities.

Time: 10:00
Venue: Jabulani, Soweto
Contact: Zandile Nkutha (Joburg Metro)
Tel: (011) 407 7524
Cell: 082 464 9449

Enquiries:
Annette Griessel
Tel: (011) 355 6859
Cell: 082 563 3614

Issued by: Office of the Premier, Gauteng Provincial Government
3 October 2005