delivery with the leadership of Central Karoo District Municipality
27 June 2006
Pretoria - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Sue van der Merwe, as part
of the government programme "Political champions at nodal points," will meet
the leadership of the Central Karoo Municipality (Beaufort West, Prince Albert,
Laingsburg, Murraysburg and Merweville), in Beaufort West on 26 and 27 June
2006.
Deputy Minister Van der Merwe's visit comes within the context of
government's commitment to strengthen capacity of local municipalities in an
effort to facilitate efficient service delivery.
In this regard, Deputy Minister Van der Merwe will hold discussions with the
current leadership of the Central Karoo Municipality, mayors, councillors,
municipal managers and community representatives in office following the 1
March local government elections.
Deputy Minister Van der Merwe will in consultation with the municipal
leadership review progress on undertakings made during her previous visit in
November 2005 and also discuss the following;
* assessment of the local economic development strategy for the
municipality;
* progress on key anchor projects in the district;
* challenges in providing services, developing infrastructure and promoting
sustainable employment opportunities;
Enquiries:
Vincent Hlongwane
Cell: 082 385 1169
Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
27 June 2006
Source: SAPA
