The Deputy President of South Africa, The Honourable Kgalema Motlanthe will officially open a One Stop Service Centre for miners at Carletonville Hospital on Tuesday, 29 April 2014.
The facility which has been built specially for ex-miners, miners and the community of Merafong City will provide medical, rehabilitation, social and financial support services as well as assistance with compensation, pension and provident funds.
In addition, to the above the centre will also provide assistance to miners injured on duty, health promotion services such as blood pressure screening and HIV Counseling and Testing as well as TB Counseling and Testing.
The One Stop Services project will also benefit ex-miners who are from the neighbouring countries.
To witness the opening of the first of four centers to be opened around the country will be Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, his deputy, Dr Gwen Ramokgopa, Minister of Mineral Resources, Ms Susan Shabangu and her deputy Godfrey Oliphant ; Gauteng Health MEC, Hope Papo as well as local Mayors and councillors.
Journalists are invited to attend the official opening.
Details are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 29 April 2014
Time: 10h00
Venue: Carletonville Hospital, Corner Annan and Falcon Streets in Carletonville
NB. Members of the media who would like to attend the launch are advised to confirm attendance with: phume.khumalo@gauteng.gov.za on 011 355 3268 / 082 334 9851
For more information please contact:
Simon Zwane, spokesperson
Cell: 082 551 9892
