The Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Ms Rejoice Mabudafhasi, will launch the Jukskei Adopt-a-River cleaning project, in Alexandra Township, north of Johannesburg, on 31 August 2011.
The Department of Water Affairs seeks to create awareness on the importance of South Africa’s scarce water resources and to promote community participation in taking care and cleaning of the country’s rivers, through its Adopt-a-River project.
The Adopt-a-River project aims to address pollution in rivers, create job opportunities and skills development for women and youth. The Department has prioritised Jukskei River as one of river systems that require urgent intervention in order to improve the water quality and restore its ecological status.
A total of 100 volunteers, both women and youth will clean the Jukskei River for the duration of 12 months and in the process be afforded a stipend.
MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Ms Nandi Mayathula-Khoza, and the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Mr Parks Tau, will join the Deputy Minister during the Jukskei river clean up and launch.
Media is invited to attend the Jukskei River Clean up and launch as follows:
Date: 31 August 2011
Time: 09:00
Venue: Stswetla next to Florence Mphosho bridge - Far East Bank Community Hall
For RSVP and Media Enquiries:
Peter Mbelengwa
Cell: 082 611 8197
Email: mbelengwap@dwa.gov.za
Deputy Minister Mabudafhasi to launch the Jukskei Adopt-A-River cleaning project in Alexandra
