President Jacob Zuma will on Saturday, 8 November 2014, launch a R70-million rural infrastructure project at uMsinga in KwaZulu-Natal.
The President will be accompanied by Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti and KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu. As part of the launch, the delegation will first visit the Tugela Ferry Irrigation Scheme, an initiative which aims to assist small-holder farmers and create job opportunities for the community.
They will then proceed to a sod turning ceremony of the 170-meter Mashunka and Ngubo Bridge. The bridge, with an estimated cost of R45 million, is a partnership between the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) and the Department of Transport.
Lastly, the delegation will hand-over an Animal Sale Yard to the uMsinga Livestock Association.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: 8 November 2014
Time: 08h00
Venue: Mbondweni High School, Ward 4 KwaMabaso (uMsinga), KwaZulu Natal.
For RSVP and further information regarding the event kindly contact:
Mr Sipho Dlamini:
Tel: 033-355 4300
Cell: 0718557862
E-mail: SWDlamini@ruraldevelopment.gov.za
Mr Sifiso Ntombela:
Tel: 033 355 4316
Cell: 076 793 1646
E-mail: HJSNtombela@ruraldevelopment.gov.za
