Public Service and Administration Deputy Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga will deliver the keynote address at the Thusong Service Centres Indaba in Cape Town.
Through this Indaba, Government will celebrate the annual Thusong Service Centre Week campaign, which kicks off on 16 – 20 September, to raise awareness and showcases success stories about the various integrated services that Thusong Service Centres offer.
This year marks 20 years since the Thusong Centres were introduced by the democratic government in 1999 in order to give marginalised communities access and services closer to them, as well as information and opportunities that government offers.
These centres play a crucial role in bringing government information and services closer to the South African citizenry, enabling them to make informed decisions that can improve their lives.
The Thusong Service Centre Week also falls under Public Service Month, which is celebrated this year under the theme: "Khawuleza", Taking Services to the People, Batho Pele" We Belong, We Care, We Serve".
The details of the Thusong Service Centre Indaba are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 17 September 2019
Venue: Grand West Casino, Market Hall, Cape Town
Time: 8h00 – 14h30
Government will also host the Thusong Service Centre Excellence Awards, also at the Grand West Casino on 17 September from 17h00 – 22h20. These awards will recognise achievements attained Thusong Service Centres countrywide.
Members of the media are invited to attend.
Kindly confirm attendance with:
Wisane Mavasa
Cell: 082 806 1351
Email: wisane.mavasa@dpsa.gov.za
Media enquiries:
Lwando Mahlasela, Media Liaison Officer for the Deputy Minister
Cell: 082 4405 305
Email: lwando.mahlasela@dpsa.gov.za
