Deputy Minister of transport brings relief to Enkovukeni Community
The Department of Transport, supported by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) invites members of the media to the handing over ceremony of basic essential services including boats and engines to the Enkovukeni community on Friday, 9 September 2016 in KwaZulu-Natal.
The small impoverished rural community which is situated in the north of KwaZulu-Natal forms part of the Isimangaliso Wetland Park. The Park is South Africa’s first world heritage site.
This initiative is part of the Umhlabuyalingana Outreach Project which was initially proposed as a Nelson Mandela International Day project by SAMSA. The community of Enkovukeni in KwaZulu-Natal was identified as a beneficiary. SAMSA proposed a partnership with other stakeholders to accelerate delivery of services and bring immediate and long term relief to the community.
Enkovukeni is a thin 5km strip of land, practically an island, stretching from Bhanga Neck to Kosi Bay Mouth with the Indian Ocean on one side and the Kosi Bay lake system on the other. The area is virtually only accessible by foot or make shift canoes which residents currently use.
The community faces various socio-economic challenges including lack of sufficient infrastructure and limited access to social and other services.
This initiative is sponsored by Dormac, Subtech, Smith Amandla Marine, Unicorn, SA Shipyards, MIASA, KZN Sharks board, FBI Communications, Viking Lifesaving and Surfing Equipment.
The Deputy Minister of Transport Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga and members of the community will also grace the event.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Friday, 9 September 2016
Time: 9h00
Venue: Enkovukeni Dam situated next to Mazambane Primary School, Umkhanyakude District Municipality
Members of the media attending the event are requested to confirm their attendance with Tebogo Ramatjie on 082 6466 044 or tramatjie@samsa.org.za
