Buyelwa Sonjica, the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs will officially launch the new state of the art radar system in Mthatha, Eastern Cape on 16 July 2010.
The minister will also hand over a project sponsored by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) to refurbish the Highbury Junior Secondary School in Mthatha. The launch is also significant as it coincides with the SAWS's celebration of 150 years of service to South Africans in 2010.
Government has granted SAWS R240 million for infrastructure investment to upgrade and replace its over 30 years old radar systems to bring about a substantially improved weather observation network that meets contemporary needs.
Media is invited to the above event
Date: Friday, 16 July 2010
Time: 10h15
Venue: Highbury Junior Secondary School, Highbury, Mthatha
RSVP with: Moses Rannditsheni
Cell: 082 448 2450
For media queries contact:
Albi Modise
Cell: 083 490 2871
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