The Minister of Energy, Ms Dipuo Peters invites members of the media to the launch of the National Energy Efficiency campaign (save it) computer game (Mix-It).
The launch of this game will take place on 4 August 2009, at Tigerkloof Combined School. This is in support of the Dinaledi schools project, initiated by the Department of Education, promoting maths and science. The aim of the National Energy Efficiency campaign is to mobilise South Africans to be more aware of energy usage, in light of the current energy crisis. The programme will also showcase what various stakeholders in the energy industry are successfully or innovatively doing to be more energy efficient as well demonstrate how every South African can become more energy efficient.
Digital programme, has involved the development of a micro site http://www.savingenergy.co.za as well as the development of a computer game that will ensure that energy efficiency behaviour awareness is created amongst our youth.
The game can be downloaded free from the energy efficiency micro-website http://www.savingenergy.co.za and also downloaded from Mix-it to a cellphone.
This event is scheduled as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 4 August 2009
Time: 10h30
Venue: Tigerkloof Combined School, Vryburg, Northwest
Enquiries:
Bheki Khumalo
Tel: 012 679 9032
Cell: 082 773 2388
RSVP:
Zodwa Baytashe
Tel: 012 679 9032
Cell: 083 255 8849
E-mail: Zodwa.baytashe@dme.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Energy
29 July 2009
