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Deputy President to address the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF) municipal indaba
10 September 2008
Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka will tomorrow, 11 September 2008, deliver a keynote address at the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry's Municipal Indaba to be held at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Kempton Park.
The Municipal Indaba is a forum where the National Departments of Water Affairs and Forestry, National Treasury, Provincial and Local Government, will engage on key issues affecting the water sector.
The indaba happens against a background where the DWAF has taken a policy shift and decided to strengthen its regulatory role whilst still continuing support to municipalities and against particular concerns with regard to drinking water quality.
It also takes place at a time when there are serious challenges faced by municipalities in terms of asset management and aging infrastructure. The indaba will create the platform for dealing with these key issues.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: 11 September 2008
Time: 9h00 (members of the media to arrive at 8h45)
Venue: Birchwood Hotel, Kempton Park
Please confirm your attendance with:
Terrence Manase
Cell: 082 338 6707
E-mail: terrence@po.gov.za
Contact:
Denzil Taylor
Cell: 082 561 3772
Issued by: The Presidency
10 September 2008