In a bid to remain accountable to stakeholders and the public at large, Eastern Cape MEC for Transport, Roads and Public Works, Thandiswa Marawu will host a Stakeholder Engagement Session at Good News Centre on 20 March 2012 at 10h00.
The MEC will provide a progress report on the implementation of the 2012/13 Policy Speech undertakings.
She is expected to outline among others:
- Progress made with regard to Government Fleet Trading Entity.
- Progress report on scholar transport programme
- The department’s plan to overhaul public transport in the Province.
- Repositioning of public transport to contribute to rural development as one of the key priorities of government.
- Latest developments in the upgrade of Mthatha Airport.
- Progress on the development of the Provincial Integrated Public Transport System
- Progress on efforts to ensure maximum beneficiation of Eastern Cape communities in freight, aviation, rail and maritime development initiatives.
- Traffic safety improvement strategies
- Job creation plans through the Community-Based Transportation Programme.
MEC Marawu will further outline the priorities of the department for the 2013/14 financial year.
Members of the media are invited to attend.
Media contact:
Ncedo Kumbaca
Director: Communications
Cell: 082 562 6023
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