The Department of Energy cordially invite members of the media to attend the electricity switch-on event of Khotsong Township, Phase 2. 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 wellbeing of all 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 Executive Mayor of Mangaung Metropolitan council, local area councillors as well as other senior political leaders.
This event, which forms part of the Energy month programmes, is organised as follows:
Date: 1 March 2013
Time: 10h00 – 13h00
Venue: Khotsong Township, phase 2.
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event.
Please RSVP to:
Johannes Mokobane,0124067481 , 082 7663674, johannes.mokobane@energy.gov.za,
mediadesk@energy.gov.za
For media and interview scheduling:
Thandiwe Maimane
Cell: 083 645 7837
E-mail: thandiwe.maimane@energy.gov.za
Ms Zodwa Batyashe
Cell: 082 455 9796
E-mail: Zodwa.batyashe@energy.gov.za
Harry Masenya
E-mail: harry.masenya@energy.gov.za
Cell: 071 360 2892
