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17 October 2007

As part of national Imbizo Focus Week, taking place from Monday, 22 October to Sunday, 28 October, Gauteng will embark on a range of activities until the end of the month for communities to interact directly with government leaders. The week will focus on strengthening partnerships and extending platforms for communities to access programmes of government aimed at reducing poverty and building partnerships to create for a better life for all.

The Gauteng Imbizo gives provincial and local government leaders an opportunity to hear residents' concerns and suggestions as well as to expand on government's plans to develop their areas and the province as a whole. Direct dialogue and feedback from communities enables government to streamline service delivery aimed at improving people's lives. The 2007 Imbizo Focus Week is held under theme 'Social Mobilisation for Growth and Development'.

Gauteng calendar of events for Imbizo Focus Week:

Tuesday, 16 October 2007

The Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment commemorate World Food Day to celebrate and launch the Tunnel Food Project and household security/community food gardens.

Time: 10h00
Venue: Orange Farm Thusong Service Centre
Contact: Sizwe Matshikiza
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment
Tel: 011 355 1316
Cell: 082 778 9996

Tuesday, 16 October 2007

The Gauteng Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works host a Cleansing Ceremony of Bree Street Taxi Rank in the Johannesburg central business district (CBD) as part of Public Transport Month.

Time: 10h00
Venue: Bree Street Taxi Rank
Contact: Alfred Nhlapo
Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works
Tel: 011 355 7532
Cell: 083 376 8496

Wednesday, 17 October 2007

The Emfuleni Local Municipality embarks on a mayoral Imbizo where Mayor Dikeledi Tsotetsi interacts directly with residents on issues of service delivery.

Time: Time to be confirmed
Venue: Tshepong, Ironside and Eatonside
Contact: Jabu Khumalo
Emfuleni Local Muncipality
Tel: 016 450 3017
Cell: 072 188 7826

Thursday, 18 October 2007

The Department of Social Development hosts the International Day of Older Persons. The day is aimed at recognising older persons as well as increasing awareness of services offered by the department to older persons.

Time: 09h00
Venue: Mofolo Park, Soweto
Contact: Fred Mokoko
Department of Social Development
Tel: 011 355 7977
Cell: 082 447 8407

Thursday, 18 October 2007

The Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment in partnership with Metrorail host a Litter Free Day to promote a clean environment and environmental awareness.

Time: 09h00
Venue: Park Station, Johannesburg
Contact: Sizwe Matshikiza
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment
Tel: 011 3551316
Cell: 082 778 9996

Friday, 19 October 2007

The Gauteng Department of Health hosts the annual Khanyisa Excellence Awards to recognise and promote excellence in the health sector and to deliver quality service in line with the Batho Pele principles, the Patient's Rights Charter and the Pledge of Service.

Time: 10h00
Venue: Turffontein Race Course
Contact: Zanele Mngadi (Department of Health) on 011 355 3503 / 082 330 1148

Friday, 19 October 2007

The City of Johannesburg hosts the Salga Inter-Municipal games to promote mass participation in sport among municipalities in the City of Johannesburg.

Time: time to be confirmed
Venue: Masspark, Johannesburg
Contact: Nthatisi Modingoane
City of Johannesburg
Tel: 011 407 6354
Cell: 082 467 9228

Saturday, 20 October 2007

The Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works host the annual Car Free Day celebrations to raise public awareness about the importance and advantages of using public transport.

Time: 10h00
Venue: Johannesburg Stadium
Contact: Alfred Nhlapo
Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works
Tel: 011 355 7532
Cell: 083 376 8496

Sunday, 21 October 2007

The Department of Social Development hosts an Imbizo to interact with residents on service delivery issues. MEC Kgaogelo Lekgoro will participate in a public meeting and door-to-door campaign.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Ekangala
Contact: Fred Mokoko
Department of Social Development
Tel: 011 355 7977
Cell: 082 447 8407

Tuesday, 23 October 2007

The Department of Housing hosts the Breaking New Ground Flats sod-turning to highlight progress in housing delivery, to reaffirm government's pledge to address the housing backlog and as part of the Alexandra Renewal Plan.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Alexandra
Contact: Victor Moreriane
Department of Housing
Tel: 011 355 4858
Cell: 082 561 3768 or 079 529 5836

Tuesday, 23 October 2007

The Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works will launch an Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Women's Co-operative for the clean-up of Public Transport Facilities to enhance safety in all transport modes.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Germiston Station, Ekurhuleni Metro
Contact: Alfred Nhlapo
Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works
Tel: 011 355 7532
Cell: 083 376 8496

Tuesday, 23 October 2007

The Department of Social Development hosts an Imbizo to interact with residents on service delivery issues. MEC Kgaogelo Lekgoro will participate in a public meeting and door-to-door campaign.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Winterveldt
Contact: Fred Mokoko
Department of Social Development
Tel: 011 355 7977
Cell: 082 447 8407

Wednesday, 24 October 2007

The Department of Local Government conducts a roadshow in the province as part of Imbizo Focus Week to inform residents about the progress made in the eradication of the bucket system in the province.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Alra Park
Contact: Themba Sepotokele
Department of Local Government
Tel: 011 355 5111
Cell: 082 490 9869

Wednesday, 24 October 2007

The Department of Health hosts an Employee Wellness Programme involving the participation of senior managers for the promotion of good health practices among employees.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Santa, Far East
Contact: Pelo Dipale
Department of Health
Tel: 011 355 3449
Cell: 082 335 1169

Wednesday, 24 October 2007

The Department of Economic Development hosts a Liquor Roadshow involving the Deputy Directors Generals and Chief Directors in the department under the theme 'Negative Effects of Alcohol' as part of Liquor Month.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Eldorado Park Multi-Purpose Community Centres
Contact: Sam Mahatlane
Department of Economic Development
Tel: 011 355 8088
Cell: 082 417 3359

Thursday, 25 October to 26 October 2007

The Department of Public Transport, Road and Works launch a Youth Service and media roadshow on how to invest in Transport Infrastructure.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: To be confirmed
Contact: Alfred Nhlapo
Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works
Tel: 011 355 7532
Cell: 083 376 8496

Thursday, 25 October

The Department of Social Development hosts a Bana Pele Seminar as part of Social Development Month. MEC Kgaogelo Lekgoro will deliver the keynote address.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: To be confirmed
Contact: Fred Mokoko
Department of Social Development
Tel: 011 355 7977
Cell: 082 447 8407

Thursday, 25 October 2007

The Department of Health hosts a Chronic Illness Awareness Day involving senior managers to educate communities on chronic illnesses.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: KwaThema Old Age Home
Contact: Pelo Dipale
Department of Health
Tel: on 011 355 3449
Cell: 082 335 1169

Thursday, 25 October 2007

The Department of Health hosts an Open Day at to popularise information about chronic disease and taking care of the aged.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Leratong Hospital
Contact: Zanele Mngadi
Department of Health
Tel: 011 355 3503
Cell: 082 330 1148

Thursday, 25 October to Friday, 26 October 2007

The Gauteng Provincial Government and other stakeholders conduct an Economic Opportunities Roadshow. The roadshows are aimed at providing government and government agencies with an opportunity to talk directly with residents to empower them on improving their access to the economy. MEC Barbara Creecy will be the keynote speaker.

Time: 10h00
Venue: Magaliesburg Civic Centre, Magaliesburg
Contact: Aubrey Kitime
Gauteng Department of Economic Development
Tel: 011 355 8055
Cell: 083 212 8281

Friday, 26 October 2007

Launch of Onverwacht Thusong Service Centre to serve as a one-stop service centre in which communities can access various government services and products. MEC Khabisi Mosunkutu will deliver the keynote address.

Time: 10h00
Venue: Onverwacht Multi-Purpose Centre, 0123 Thabo Mbeki Street, Cullinan
Contact: Annette Griessel
Office of the Premier
Tel: 011 355 6859
Cell: 082 563 3614

Friday, 26 October 2007

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment host a Litter Free Day to promote the Gauteng anti-litter campaign and create awareness about environmental issues.

Time: 10h00
Venue: Marabastad, Tshwane
Contact: Sizwe Matshikiza
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment
Tel: 011 355 1316
Cell: 082 778 9996

Friday, 26 October 2007

The Department of Economic Development, through its Blue IQ initiative, hosts the Smart Young Mindz Awards Ceremony. This is to encourage high school pupils to submit smart business ideas, motivating the pupils to follow certain crucial technological processes.

Time: 17h30
Venue: Wits Planetarium
Contact: Percy Mthimkhulu
Department of Economic Development
Tel: 011 355 8534
Cell: 082 379 1913

Sizwe Moloi
Blue IQ
Tel: 011 689 1615
Cell: 082 319 9577

Friday, 26 October 2007

The Gauteng Department of Economic Development hosts a meeting with stakeholders to gain participation by the Gauteng Youth Commission, Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) agencies and the Youth and Gender desks from metro and local municipalities.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Johannesburg
Contact: Sam Mahatlane
Department of Economic Development
Tell: 011 355 8088
Cell: 082 417 3359

Friday, 26 October 2007

The Gauteng Department of Health hosts a Mental Health Awareness Day to educate communities about mental health issues.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: DH Williams Hall, Katlehong
Contact: Pelo Dipale
Department of Health
Tel: 011 355 3449
Cell: 082 335 1169

Friday, 26 October 2007

The Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment host a Litter-Free Day to promote a clean environment and environmental awareness.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Marabastad, Tshwane
Contact: Sizwe Matshikiza
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment
Tel: 011 3551316
Cell: 082 778 9996

Friday, 26 October 2007

The Gauteng MEC for Local Government, Qedani Dorothy Mahlangu, attends the launch of the West Rand District Municipality Communication Forum.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: To be confirmed
Contact: Themba Sepotokele
Department of Local Government
Tel: 011 355 5111
Cell: 082 490 9869

Friday, 26 October 2007

The Executive Mayor of the West Rand District Municipality and members of the mayoral council will report back to the community on Key West Rand projects.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: To be confirmed
Contact: Reginald Dubazana
West Rand District Municipality
Tel: 011 411 5000

Sunday, 28 October 2007

The Department of Social Development hosts an Imbizo to interact with residents on service delivery issues. MEC Kgaogelo Lekgoro will participate in a public meeting and door-to-door campaign.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Garankuwa
Contact: Fred Mokoko
Department of Social Development
Tel: 011 355 7977
Cell: 082 447 8407

Sunday, 28 October 2007

The Gauteng MEC for Housing, Nomvula Mokonyane, launches a housing project.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: To be confirmed
Contact: Victor Moreriane
Department of Housing
Tel: 011 355 4858
Cell: 082 561 3768 or 079 529 5836

Monday, 29 October 2007

The Gauteng Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works host the sod-turning of the K15 road in celebration of Public Transport Month and as part of Transport infrastructure Investment.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: On site in Protea Glen on way to Leratong Hospital
Contact: Alfred Nhlapo
Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works
Tel: 011 355 7532
Cell: 083 376 8496

Tuesday, 30 October 2007 to Wednesday, 31 October 2007

The Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works host the roll-out of the Shovakalula Project to introduce bicycles as a preferred means of public transport.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Metsweding
Contact: Alfred Nhlapo
Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works
Tel: 011 355 7532
Cell: 083 376 8496

Wednesday, 31 October 2007

Launch of Devon Thusong Service Centre to serve as a one-stop service centre in which communities can access various government services and products. MEC Khabisi Mosunkutu will deliver the keynote address.

Time: 10h00
Venue: Mpumelelo Community Hall, Devon
Contact: Annette Griessel
Office of the Premier
Tel: 011 355 6859
Cell: 082 563 3614

Wednesday, 31 October 2007

The Midvaal Local Municipality embarks on a mayoral roadshow where Mayor Martie Wenger and members of the mayoral committee interacts directly with residents on issues of service delivery.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Sicelo and Jantene
Contact: Jabu Khumalo
Emfuleni Local Muncipality
Tel: 016 450 3017
Cell: 072 188 7826

Wednesday, 31 October 2007

The Gauteng Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works hosts the Better Public Transport Partnership launch to promote safe and accessible public transport.

Time: To be confirmed
Venue: To be confirmed
Contact: Alfred Nhlapo
Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works
Tel: 011 355 7532
Cell: 083 376 8496

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

Issued by: Gauteng Provincial Government
17 October 2007
Source: Gauteng Provincial Government (http://www.gautengonline.gov.za)