Gauteng Premier, Nomvula Mokonyane together with MEC for Infrastructure Development, Qedani Mahlangu will on Tuesday, 12 November 2013, launch the Zivuseni Reloaded Programme.
Zivuseni Reloaded - an intensified Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), will enlist 5 000 beneficiaries and create short-term work opportunities for unemployed vulnerable groups including women, youth and persons with disabilities.
The programme contributes to poverty alleviation through activities including maintenance of health facilities, waste management; ash disposal, plumbing, construction and landscaping placing emphasis on the renewal of community assets.
All beneficiaries of Zivuseni Reloaded will undergo training to ensure skills development therein building local capacity in an effort to break the poverty cycle.
The Premier and MEC will also visit Leratong Hospital during the course of the day.
Media are invited as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Time: 10h00 to 14h00
Venue: Kagiso Sports Complex, Mogale City
For enquiries contact:
Premier's Spokesperson
Thebe Mohatle
Cell: 082 373 1146
Ramona Baijnath
MECs Spokesperson
Cell: 071 670 5863
E-mail: ramona.baijnath@gauteng.gov.za
