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Government leaders interact with the public during Imbizo week
10 April 2007
Government is currently embarking on Imbizo Week, 10 - 17 April 2007, where ministers, premiers, deputy ministers, MECs, mayors, municipal managers and councillors are visiting and interacting with communities across the country on wide-ranging issues relating to government's Programme of Action (PoA).
The Imbizo week seeks to build partnerships for the implementation of the PoA and further strengthen existing partnerships in the fight for development and to ensure safety for all communities.
Imbizo provides a platform for government and communities to engage on local economic development programmes. This unmediated form of communication has proved to be a successful catalyst in ensuring and fortifying the implementation of their municipality plans and other integrated programmes aimed at community upliftment.
The theme for this Imbizo Week is: 'Renewing Our Pledge – A National Partnership to Build a Better Life for All.'
As part of the week's programme, President Thabo Mbeki, accompanied by senior government representatives will visit the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, on 14 - 15 April 2007 on a Presidency Imbizo. The two-day visit will include meeting the provincial and local leadership and culminate in a community imbizo at Altrec Stadium in Alexandra.
The Imbizo Week programme is available on the government website: http://www.gov.za.
Find below and attached, the schedule of events for Day two - i.e. 11 April with relevant contacts for any queries.
National imbizo focus week daily activity diary
Wednesday, 11 April 2007
Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula and Deputy Minister Susan Shabangu to host Imbizo, with focus on community safety and relations between the Community Policing Forum, patrollers and police.
Venue: Mamelodi, Pretoria (Gauteng)
Contact: Trevor Bloem
Cell: 082 778 3561
Noxolo Kweza
Cell: 082 300 0531
Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula and Deputy Minister Susan Shabangu to host Imbizo, with focus on community safety and relations between the Community Policing Forum, patrollers and police.
Venue: Emndeni, Soweto (Gauteng)
Contact: Trevor Bloem
Cell: 082 778 3561
Noxolo Kweza
Cell: 082 300 0531
Public Works Minister Thoko Didiza to hold a Community Imbizo
Venue: Tshikumbani Stadium, Thohoyandou, Vhembe District (Limpopo)
Contact: Trodger Thebe
Cell: 082 908 1850
Home Affairs Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to attend a sod turning ceremony of the one-stop service.
Venue: Mboza, KwaZulu-Natal
Contact: Cleopatra Mosana
Cell: 082 902 8796
Correctional Services Minister Ngconde Balfour to tour prison and meet with stakeholders.
Venue: Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape
Contact: Sabelo Mzanwa
Cell: 082 579 2510
Agriculture and Land Affairs Minister Lulu Xingwana to meet with MEC and other stakeholders
Venue: Tzaneen, Limpopo
Contact: David Tshabalala
Cell: 073 474 9812
Environmental Affairs and Tourism Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi to meet with SAMANCOR Management
Venue: Vaal, Gauteng
Contact: Moses Randitsheni
Cell: 082 448 2450
Environmental Affairs and Tourism Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi to launch Air Quality Monitoring Stations
Venue: Fons Lumis Secondary School, Vaal (Gauteng)
Contact: Moses Randitsheni
Cell: 082 448 2450
Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe, MEC Mbulelo Sogoni and Mayor Pumelele Kate to host Imbizo, with focus on how to access economic opportunities
Venue: Marselle, Ndlambe Municipality (Eastern Cape)
Contact: Nicolette Tladi
Cell: 076 318 7308
Agriculture and Land Affairs MEC Madala Masuku to hold Imbizo with farmers
Venue: Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Contact: Martin Mchunu
Cell: 082 858 7065
Culture, Sports and Recreation MEC Nomsa Mtsweni to host Siyadlala Mass Participation
Venue: Mangweni Community Hall, Mpumalanga
Contact: Zanele Shabangu
Tel: (013) 766 5395
Arts, Culture and Tourism MEC WG Thusi to visit and meet with Donnybrook stakeholders on expediting tourism potential of the area
Venue: Donnybrook, KwaZulu-Natal
Contact: Nobom Dube
083 446 0942
Agriculture MEC Casca Mokitlane, Mayor Motaung and councillors to host Heelgoed Farmers Information session
Venue: Heelgoed Farm, Free State
Contact: Alta Meyer
Tel: (058) 714 1430
The information given in this calendar was correct and complete according to our sources at the time of its release. It would be appreciated if any errors or omissions are reported immediately.
Enquiries:
Lebogang Lathane
Tel (012) 314 2271
Fax (012) 321 2305
Cell: 083 382 3897
Issued by: Government Communications (GCIS)
10 April 2007
Source: SAPA