The President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr JG Zuma and Minister of Energy, Ms Dipuo Peters invites members of the media to the launch of the Hlobo substation and the official electricity switch-on of Engcobo, Eastern Cape as part of government’s Public Participation Programme. These forums serve as a platform to engage and sensitise communities on programmes and projects that are geared to uplift the socio-economic well being of South Africans.
The event is organised as follows:
Date: 14 May 2011
Time: 10h00
Venue: Ntlalukana Sports Ground, Engcobo
Speakers on the day will include inter-alia: the President of the Republic, Mr JG Zuma; Minister of Energy, Ms Dipuo Peters; Premier of Eastern Cape, Ms Noxolo Kiviet; community leaders and representatives from other government spheres.
Final programme
Programme Director: Mr Ray Xuma
12h00-12h10: Opening -Chairperson: Governance and Institutional Development, Chris Hani District Municipality, Mr Ray Xuma
National Anthem
12h10-12h20: Welcome - Mayor of Engcobo Municipality, Cllr. Lamla Jiyose
12h20 – 12h30: Message - Chief Zwelodumo Mtirara, Hala Tribe-Madiba Clan
12h30 – 12h40: Provincial message - MEC for Finance and Provincial Planning, Mr Phumulo Masualle
Entertaiment
12h40-12h55: Remarks and introduction of the President of South Africa, Minister of Energy, Ms Dipuo Peters
12h55- 13h25: Keynote address - President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Jacob Zuma
13h25-13h35: Vote of thanks - Chairperson: Integrated Planning and Economic Development, Mr Koyo
Lunch
Please liaise with us for one-on-one interviews.
RSVP:
Johannes Mokobane
Tel: 012 444 4612
Cell: 082 766 3674
E-mail: johannes.mokobane@energy.gov.za
Enquiries:
Lerato Ntsoko
Tel: 012 444 4269
Cell: 082 459 2788
E-mail: lerato.ntsoko@energy.gov.za
Ndivhuwo Khangale
Tel: 012 444 4610
Cell: 082 465 6090
E-mail: ndivhuwo.kahngale@energy.gov.za
