The Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature in partnership with Chapter 9 and Chapter 10 institutions namely; South African Human Rights Commission, Public Protector, Commission for Gender Equality and the Auditor General, are embarking on a Public Education Outreach programme to empower the public with information regarding their democratic rights.
Date: Friday, 31 August 2012
Time: 8h00 Briefing (Umzimvubu Municipal Offices)9h00 Main event Huku Community Hall, Mount Frere)
The Public Education Outreach programme is one of the Legislature’s public participation initiatives aimed at increasing public awareness about the role of the Legislature in promoting democracy through direct interaction with the people. This initiative shall afford community members an opportunity to engage with their public representatives and public institutions on matters of concern within the areas.
Several sectoral parliaments identified for this financial year shall be conducted in various parts of the province in an effort to close the gap between the Legislature and the electorate. The outreach is conducted under the theme “connecting with the people”.
Esteemed members of the media are invited to attend this prestigious event as it is in the public interest.
For interviews and more information kindly liaise with:
Bulelwa Ganyaza
Media Liaison Unit Senior Manager
Cell: 071 642 3490
Email: bganyaza@ecleg.gov.za
