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21 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:

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:

Date: 21 October 2007

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

The Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works will launch an Extended Public Works Programme Women's Co-operative for the clean up of public transport facilities to enhance safety in all transport modes:

Date: 23 October 2007
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

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:

Date: 23 October 2007
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Winterveldt
Contact: Fred Mokoko, Department of Social Development
Tel: 011 355 7977
Cell: 082 447 8407

The Department of Local Government conducts a road show 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:

Date: 24 October 2007
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Alra Park
Contact: Themba Sepotokele, Department of Local Government
Tel: 011 355 5111
Cell: 082 490 9869

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

Date: 24 October 2007
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: SANTA, Far East
Contact: Pelo Dipale, Department of Health
Tel: 011 355 3449
Cell: 082 335 1169

The Department of Economic Development hosts a Liquor Road show involving the Deputy Directors-General and Chief Directors in the department under the theme 'Negative Effects of Alcohol' as part of Liquor Month:

Date: 24 October 2007
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Eldorado Park Thusong Service Centre
Contact: Sam Mahatlane, Department of Economic Development
Tel: 011 355 8088
Cell: 082 417 3359

The Department of Public Transport, Road and Works launch a youth service and media road show on how to invest in Transport Infrastructure:

Date: 25 to 26 October 2007
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

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

Date: 25 October 2007
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: To be confirmed
Contact: Fred Mokoko, Department of Social Development
Tel: 011 355 7977
Cell: 082 447 8407

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

Date: 25 October 2007
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: KwaThema Old Age Home
Contact: Pelo Dipale, Department of Health
Tel: 011 355 3449
Cell: 082 335 1169

The Department of Health hosts an open day at to popularise information about chronic disease and taking care of the aged:

Date: 25 October 2007
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Leratong Hospital
Contact: Zanele Mngadi, Department of Health
Tel: 011 355 3503
Cell: 082 330 1148

The Gauteng Provincial Government and other stakeholders conduct an economic opportunities road show. The road shows 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:

Date: 25 to 26 October 2007
Time: 10h00
Venue: Magaliesburg Civic Centre, Magaliesburg
Contact: Aubrey Kitime, Gauteng Department of Economic Development
Tel: 011 355 8055
Cell: 079 527 6433

Issued by: Office of the Premier, Gauteng Provincial Government
21 October 2007
Source: SAPA