31 October 2006
23 October 2006
The Premier and several Ministers, MECs and Mayors will visit various
communities in Gauteng as part of the Imbizo Focus Week programme of direct
interaction with the public.
The week marks a period of intensified activity where all spheres of
government (national, provincial and local), interact with communities across
the country. During this period the Imbizo will focus on the economic
empowerment of communities to ensure self-sustainability and financial
independence as well as strengthening government systems to accelerate service
delivery.
It also promotes participation by the public in programmes that aim to
improve their lives. To this end, the Premier, Ministers, MECs and Mayors will
listen to people's concerns and view projects that aim to improve their living
conditions.
The Premier and MECs will also hold a Gauteng Imbizo on Wednesday, 25
October 2006, in various parts of the province where they will explain to
communities the economic progress that the province is making.
Details of national Imbizo Focus Week events are as follows:
Monday, 23 October 2006
Premier Mbhazima Shilowa launches the Gauteng Social Development Strategy to
fight poverty and bring about economic development in the province.
Venue: Pyramid Conference Centre
Time: 10h00
Contact: Fred Mokoko (Department of Social Development)
Tel: (011) 355 7873
Cell: 082 557 8407
Tuesday, 24 October 2006
The Gauteng Agriculture, Conservation and Environment MEC Khabisi Mosunkutu
presents the Abattoir Hygiene Rating Awards.
Venue: Vista University, Mamelodi Campus, Tshwane
Time: 17h00
Contact Sizwe Matshikiza (Department of Agriculture, Conservation and
Environment)
Tel: (011) 355 1316
Cell: 082 778 9996
Wednesday, 25 October 2006
Gauteng Public Transport, Roads and Works MEC Ignatius Jacobs launches the
Randfontein Intermodal Facility at Randfontein Taxi Rank.
Venue: Randfontein Taxi Rank
Time: 10h00
Contact: Alfred Nhlapo (Department of Public Transport, Road and Works)
Tel: (011) 355 7504/7392
Cell: 083 376 8496
Wednesday, 25 October 2006
Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa and MECs visit communities as part of the
Gauteng Imbizo campaign of direct dialogue with residents to address
developmental issues as part of the national Imbizo Focus Week.
Time: 14h00
Venues: Dukathole, Germiston (Premier Mbhazima Shilowa); Tsakane (MEC
Mokonyane); Itsoseng, Mamelodi (MEC Mahlangu); Nelmapius (MEC Jacobs); Tshepong
Informal Settlement (MEC Mashatile); Kliprivier (MEC Mosunkutu); Kekana Gardens
(MEC Hlongwa); Zithobeni (MEC Lekgoro); Zuurbekom (MEC Motshekga); Lenasia (MEC
Creecy) and Hillbrow (MEC Cachalia)
Contact: Annette Griessel (Office of the Premier)
Tel: (011) 355 6859
Cell: 082 563 3614
Thursday, 26 October 2006
Gauteng MEC Nomvula Monkonyane launches the Mohlakeng Housing Project in
Mohlakeng, Randfontein.
Venue: Mohlakeng, Randfontein
Time: 10h00
Contact: Mongezi Mnyani (Department of Housing)
Tel: (011) 355 4145
Cell: 082 602 5358
Thursday and Friday, 26 and 27 October 2006
Social Development MEC Kgaogelo Lekgoro attends the Welfare Summit as part
of economic empowerment of communities in partnership with business.
Venue: Grace Bible Church in Pimville, Soweto
Time: 10h00
Contact: Fred Mokoko (Department of Social Development)
Tel: (011) 355 7977
Cell: 082 557 8407
Friday, 27 October 2006
Gauteng Housing MEC Nomvula Monkonyane and Housing Minister Lindiwe Sisulu
attend the Govan Mbeki Housing Awards at Emperor's Palace in Ekurhuleni.
Venue: Emperor's Palace in Ekurhuleni
Time: 19h00
Contact: Mongezi Mnyani (Department of Housing)
Tel: (011) 355 4145
Cell: 082 602 5358
Friday, 27 October 2006
The Gauteng government together with national and local government and other
stakeholders launches the Sharpeville Multi-Purpose Community Centre (MPCC) as
part of the National Imbizo Focus Week. The MPCC will serve as a one-stop
service point from which communities can access various government services and
products.
Venue: Phase 2, Boitshepiville MPCC, Tshepiso, Vaal
Time: 10h00
Contact: Annette Griessel (Office of the Premier)
Tel: (011) 355 6859
Cell: 082 563 3614
Friday, 27 October - Saturday, 28 October 2006
The Gauteng government and other stakeholders conduct an economic
opportunities roadshow to empower people with knowledge of economic
opportunities and business support services available to them as part of the
national Imbizo Focus Week
Venue: Mandela Village, Hammanskraal, Tshwane
Time: 10h00
Contact: Annette Griessel (Office of the Premier)
Tel: (011) 355 6859
Cell: 082 563 3614
Sunday, 29 October 2006
Gauteng Department of Housing MEC Nomvula Mokonyane launches the new
Tamboville Community Project.
Time: 10h00
Venue: Tamboville, Ekurhuleni
Contact: Mongezi Mnyani (Department of Housing)
Tel: (011) 355 4032
Cell: 082 602 5358
Monday, 30 October 2006
The Gauteng Community Safety Department launches the community patrollers
programme aimed at mobilising communities to fight crime.
Time: 11h00
Venue: Sebokeng Community Hall, Vaal
Contact: Phumla Sekhonyane (Department of Community Safety)
Tel: (011) 689 3633
Cell: 082 909 3708
Monday, 30 October 2006
Minister for Public Service and Administration Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi
together with the Gauteng MECs for Health, Education and Social Development
will hold a consultation meeting with professionals and public servants in the
Health, Education and Social Development Sectors.
Time: 9h00
Venue: Multi-Purpose Community Centre, Kagiso 1, West Rand
Contact: Clayson Monyela (DPSA)
Tel: (012) 336 1167
Tuesday, 31 October 2006
The Gauteng Finance and Economic Affairs MEC Paul Mashatile hosts a Liquor
Consumer Festival and substance abuse awareness campaign.
Time: 9h00
Venue: Munsieville, Mogale City
Contact: Percy Mthimkhulu (Department of Economic Development)
Tel: (011) 355 8515
Cell: 082 379 1913
Tuesday, 31 October 2006
City of Tshwane Executive Mayor Ramokgopa and Home Affairs Minister Nosiviwe
Mapisa-Nqakula visit Winterveldt to discuss problems affecting residents in the
area.
Time: 9h00
Venue: Winterveldt, north west of Tshwane
Contact: Richard Mkholo (Tshwane Municipality)
Tel: (012) 358 7911
Cell: 082 482 0970
Tuesday, 31 October 2006
Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs Lulu Xingwana and Sedibeng Mayor
Busi Modisakeng to hand over land to beneficiaries
Time: 10h00
Venue: Lesedi, Heidelberg
Contact: Colin Mokoena (Lesedi Local Municipality)
Tel: (016) 450 3015
Cell: 073 146 0272
Tuesday, 31 October 2006
Gauteng Public Transport, Roads and Works MEC Ignatius Jacobs launches
tuk-tuk scooters as a means of public transport to minimise traffic congestion
and parking problems around Johannesburg.
Venue: Johannesburg
Time: To be confirmed
Contact: Alfred Nhlapo (Department of Public Transport, Roads and
Works)
Tel: (011) 355 7504/7392
Cell: 083 376 8496
For more information, contact:
Annette Griessel
Tel: (011) 355 6859
Cell: 082 563 3614
Issued by: Gauteng Provincial Government
23 October 2006
