The Department of Energy cordially invites members of the media to attend the electricity switch-on of Upper Enseleni villages, Entambanana in Empangeni. The Department of Energy is responsible for organising and coordinating official electrification functions and related ceremonies as part of the broader governmental stakeholder engagement process. These forums serve as a platform to engage and sensitise communities on programmes and projects that are geared to uplift the socio-economic well-being of South Africans.
The Deputy Minister of Energy, Ms Barbara Thompson will visit a number of households that were previously un-electrified to conduct the official switch-on and, engage the community on key service delivery issues. The Deputy Minister will be joined by the Mayor of Entambanana, Cllr G Khumalo as well as other senior political leaders.
This event, which forms part of the energy month programmes is organised as follows:
Date: Saturday, 17 March 2012
Time: 10h00 - 13h00
Venue: Upper Enseleni Sports Ground, Ntambanana, Empangeni-KZN
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event.
Please RSVP to:
Johannes Mokobane
Cell: 082 766 3674
Tel: 012 444 4612
E-mail: johannes.mokobane@energy.gov.za
For media and interview scheduling:
Thandiwe Maimane
Cell: 083 645 7837
Tel: 012 444 4256
E-mail: thandiwe.maimane@energy.gov.za or Mediadesk@energy.gov.za
Harry Masenya
Media Liaison Officer
Cell: 071 360 2892
E-mail: harry.masenya@energy.gov.za
