The Deputy Minister of Public Works Mr.Jeremy Cronin, (MP) cordially invites you to the launch of the Cemetery Maintenance Programme which will be co-hosted by Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and the Joe Morolong Local Municipality as follows:
Details of the event
Date: 30 July 2013, Tuesday
Venue: Joe Morolong Local Municipality, Churchill Village, Kuruman
Time: 10h00 to 14h00
Background
The EPWP Environment and Culture sector Cemetery Maintenance Programme is one of the EPWP expansion areas which has been identified to expand the sector’s work opportunities targets and assist municipalities to deliver on their mandate.
The programme has employed 37 EPWP beneficiaries who are participating in the labour intensive work opportunities such as grass cutting, construction of ablution facilities, development of demarcated parking areas as well as construction of paths and maintenance thereof.
Among others, the objectives of the launch are as follows:
- Inform and educate the community about the role and mandate of the EPWP in the alleviation of poverty and unemployment through the provision of work opportunities
- Manage the old and active cemetery thereby enhances its wildlife value, using conservation practices that can be supported by community involvement.
Enquiries:
Lesego Moretlwe, Directorate: EPWP PR & Communications
Cell: 082 957 3677
E-mail: lesego.moretlwe@dpw.gov.za
Programme
Phase 1:
09h00-09h30: Briefing of the Deputy Minister
09h30-10h30: Walkabout at the cemetery
Planting of a tree
Phase 2
Programme Director: Cllr M Pico
11h00-11h05: Acknowledgement of guests by Cllr M Mbolekwa, Acting Mayor: Joe Morolong Municipality
11h05-11h20: Welcome address By Cllr S. Msikasi, Executive Mayor: John Taolo District Municipality
11h20-11h35: Beneficiary testimony by Mr J Mokotedi
11h35- 11h50: Message of support by T Nwedamutswu, Chief Executive Officer: IDT
11h50-12h00: Entertainment
12h00-12h05: Introduction of the Deputy Minister by Mr D Rooi MEC of Public Works
12h05-12h35: Keynote address by Hon Jeremy Cronin Deputy Minister of Public Works
12h35-12h45: Vote of thanks by Kgosi Jantjie.
