Tomorrow, 26 June 2014, MEC of Social Development, Albert Fritz, MEC of Community Safety, Dan Plato, MEC of Education, Debbie Schafer, as well as MEC of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Nomafrench Mbombo, will announce the Western Cape government’s plans to provide positive and safe alternatives for our youth during the June/July school holidays which commence Friday, 27 June 2014.
The Western Cape Government is committed to providing opportunities for the youth of our province throughout the year, not only during Youth month. The announcement of the transversal youth interventions aims to positively engage, entertain and safeguard our youth during school holidays when they are at greater risk for exposure to substance abuse, drugs, violence and gangsterism.
All media are invited and welcome to attend.
Date: Thursday, 26 June 2014
Time: 09h00
Venue: Media Room, 15 Wale Street, Cape Town
There will be opportunities for photographs and interviews. Please allow time for signing in or confirm attendance with ID number in advance.
Media enquiries:
Ewald Botha, Spokesperson to MEC Dan Plato
Cell: 079 694 1113
Sihle Ngobese, Spokesperson to MEC Albert Fritz
Cell: 076 083 6543
Jessica Shelver, Spokesperson to MEC Debbie Schafer
Cell: 076 175 0663
Siviwe Gwarube, Spokesperson to MEC Nomafrench Mbombo
Cell: 076 055 6280
