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23 October 2006

The Premier and several Ministers, MECs and Mayors will visit various communities in Gauteng as part of the Imbizo Focus Week programme of direct interaction with the public.

The week marks a period of intensified activity where all spheres of government (national, provincial and local), interact with communities across the country. During this period the Imbizo will focus on the economic empowerment of communities to ensure self-sustainability and financial independence as well as strengthening government systems to accelerate service delivery.

It also promotes participation by the public in programmes that aim to improve their lives. To this end, the Premier, Ministers, MECs and Mayors will listen to people's concerns and view projects that aim to improve their living conditions.

The Premier and MECs will also hold a Gauteng Imbizo on Wednesday, 25 October 2006, in various parts of the province where they will explain to communities the economic progress that the province is making.

Details of national Imbizo Focus Week events are as follows:

Monday, 23 October 2006

Premier Mbhazima Shilowa launches the Gauteng Social Development Strategy to fight poverty and bring about economic development in the province.

Venue: Pyramid Conference Centre
Time: 10h00
Contact: Fred Mokoko (Department of Social Development)
Tel: (011) 355 7873
Cell: 082 557 8407

Tuesday, 24 October 2006

The Gauteng Agriculture, Conservation and Environment MEC Khabisi Mosunkutu presents the Abattoir Hygiene Rating Awards.

Venue: Vista University, Mamelodi Campus, Tshwane
Time: 17h00
Contact Sizwe Matshikiza (Department of Agriculture, Conservation and
Environment)
Tel: (011) 355 1316
Cell: 082 778 9996

Wednesday, 25 October 2006

Gauteng Public Transport, Roads and Works MEC Ignatius Jacobs launches the Randfontein Intermodal Facility at Randfontein Taxi Rank.

Venue: Randfontein Taxi Rank
Time: 10h00
Contact: Alfred Nhlapo (Department of Public Transport, Road and Works)
Tel: (011) 355 7504/7392
Cell: 083 376 8496

Wednesday, 25 October 2006

Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa and MECs visit communities as part of the Gauteng Imbizo campaign of direct dialogue with residents to address developmental issues as part of the national Imbizo Focus Week.

Time: 14h00
Venues: Dukathole, Germiston (Premier Mbhazima Shilowa); Tsakane (MEC Mokonyane); Itsoseng, Mamelodi (MEC Mahlangu); Nelmapius (MEC Jacobs); Tshepong Informal Settlement (MEC Mashatile); Kliprivier (MEC Mosunkutu); Kekana Gardens (MEC Hlongwa); Zithobeni (MEC Lekgoro); Zuurbekom (MEC Motshekga); Lenasia (MEC Creecy) and Hillbrow (MEC Cachalia)
Contact: Annette Griessel (Office of the Premier)
Tel: (011) 355 6859
Cell: 082 563 3614

Thursday, 26 October 2006

Gauteng MEC Nomvula Monkonyane launches the Mohlakeng Housing Project in Mohlakeng, Randfontein.

Venue: Mohlakeng, Randfontein
Time: 10h00
Contact: Mongezi Mnyani (Department of Housing)
Tel: (011) 355 4145
Cell: 082 602 5358

Thursday and Friday, 26 and 27 October 2006

Social Development MEC Kgaogelo Lekgoro attends the Welfare Summit as part of economic empowerment of communities in partnership with business.

Venue: Grace Bible Church in Pimville, Soweto
Time: 10h00
Contact: Fred Mokoko (Department of Social Development)
Tel: (011) 355 7977
Cell: 082 557 8407

Friday, 27 October 2006

Gauteng Housing MEC Nomvula Monkonyane and Housing Minister Lindiwe Sisulu attend the Govan Mbeki Housing Awards at Emperor's Palace in Ekurhuleni.

Venue: Emperor's Palace in Ekurhuleni
Time: 19h00
Contact: Mongezi Mnyani (Department of Housing)
Tel: (011) 355 4145
Cell: 082 602 5358

Friday, 27 October 2006

The Gauteng government together with national and local government and other stakeholders launches the Sharpeville Multi-Purpose Community Centre (MPCC) as part of the National Imbizo Focus Week. The MPCC will serve as a one-stop service point from which communities can access various government services and products.

Venue: Phase 2, Boitshepiville MPCC, Tshepiso, Vaal
Time: 10h00
Contact: Annette Griessel (Office of the Premier)
Tel: (011) 355 6859
Cell: 082 563 3614

Friday, 27 October - Saturday, 28 October 2006

The Gauteng government and other stakeholders conduct an economic opportunities roadshow to empower people with knowledge of economic opportunities and business support services available to them as part of the national Imbizo Focus Week

Venue: Mandela Village, Hammanskraal, Tshwane
Time: 10h00
Contact: Annette Griessel (Office of the Premier)
Tel: (011) 355 6859
Cell: 082 563 3614

Sunday, 29 October 2006

Gauteng Department of Housing MEC Nomvula Mokonyane launches the new Tamboville Community Project.

Time: 10h00
Venue: Tamboville, Ekurhuleni
Contact: Mongezi Mnyani (Department of Housing)
Tel: (011) 355 4032
Cell: 082 602 5358

Monday, 30 October 2006

The Gauteng Community Safety Department launches the community patrollers programme aimed at mobilising communities to fight crime.

Time: 11h00
Venue: Sebokeng Community Hall, Vaal
Contact: Phumla Sekhonyane (Department of Community Safety)
Tel: (011) 689 3633
Cell: 082 909 3708

Monday, 30 October 2006

Minister for Public Service and Administration Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi together with the Gauteng MECs for Health, Education and Social Development will hold a consultation meeting with professionals and public servants in the Health, Education and Social Development Sectors.

Time: 9h00
Venue: Multi-Purpose Community Centre, Kagiso 1, West Rand
Contact: Clayson Monyela (DPSA)
Tel: (012) 336 1167

Tuesday, 31 October 2006

The Gauteng Finance and Economic Affairs MEC Paul Mashatile hosts a Liquor Consumer Festival and substance abuse awareness campaign.

Time: 9h00
Venue: Munsieville, Mogale City
Contact: Percy Mthimkhulu (Department of Economic Development)
Tel: (011) 355 8515
Cell: 082 379 1913

Tuesday, 31 October 2006

City of Tshwane Executive Mayor Ramokgopa and Home Affairs Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula visit Winterveldt to discuss problems affecting residents in the area.

Time: 9h00
Venue: Winterveldt, north west of Tshwane
Contact: Richard Mkholo (Tshwane Municipality)
Tel: (012) 358 7911
Cell: 082 482 0970

Tuesday, 31 October 2006

Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs Lulu Xingwana and Sedibeng Mayor Busi Modisakeng to hand over land to beneficiaries

Time: 10h00
Venue: Lesedi, Heidelberg
Contact: Colin Mokoena (Lesedi Local Municipality)
Tel: (016) 450 3015
Cell: 073 146 0272

Tuesday, 31 October 2006

Gauteng Public Transport, Roads and Works MEC Ignatius Jacobs launches tuk-tuk scooters as a means of public transport to minimise traffic congestion and parking problems around Johannesburg.

Venue: Johannesburg
Time: To be confirmed
Contact: Alfred Nhlapo (Department of Public Transport, Roads and
Works)
Tel: (011) 355 7504/7392
Cell: 083 376 8496

For more information, contact:
Annette Griessel
Tel: (011) 355 6859
Cell: 082 563 3614

Issued by: Gauteng Provincial Government
23 October 2006