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2 October 2007

President Thabo Mbeki will embark on a two-day Imbizo in KwaZulu-Natal, Uthukela District Municipality, on 6 to 7 October 2007.

The Presidential Imbizo is part of government's programme of direct interaction with communities to deepen partnership with the people.

The government team includes national, provincial and local government spheres as well as state-owned enterprises in order to ensure speedy response to local challenges and learn from successful local experiences that can be replicated in all spheres of government.

In this instance, the President's delegation will include Cabinet Ministers and Deputies, the Premier of the KwaZulu-Natal province, Sibusiso Ndebele and Members of the provincial Executive Council and local government representatives.

Thus, the President is expected to interact with local stakeholders, visit key projects and interact directly with the communities in the Uthukela District Municipality which includes amongst others Ezakheni, Ladysmith and Uitvaal in Mnambithi Local Municipality.

Media details:

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the Presidential Imbizo. Please RSVP by 12h00 on 4 October 2007 to qualify for accreditation.

Please send your details, which will include your name, the organisation you represent, your identity number and contacts to:

Jeff Hassan
Cell: 082 884 1872
E-mail: ssanj@premier.kzntl.gov.za

Nathi Mahlangu
Cell: 082 331 1036
E-mail: mahlangn@premier.kzntl.gov.za

A media logistics briefing to outline further details on the Presidential Imbizo is scheduled as follows:

Date: 5 October 2007
Time: 11h00
Venue: Truro House Durban, Victoria Embankment, 9th Floor, Premier's Board

For more information please contact:

The Presidency:

Terrence Manase
Cell: 082 338 6707

Mukoni Ratshitanga
Cell: 082 300 3447

KwaZulu-Natal Premier's Office:

Jeff Hassan
Cell: 082 884 1872

Nathi Mahlangu
Cell: 082 331 1036

Issued by: The Presidency
2 October 2007