As part of government’s ongoing efforts to improve service delivery in disadvantaged communities, the Minister of Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini will embark on a community outreach programme in Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga province, as follows:
Date: 7 April 2011
Time: 10h00
Venue: Lekazi Community Hall, Kanyamazane-Mpumalanga province
The Minister will also participate in the provincial launch of the Charter on the Rights of Older Persons as part of promoting the rights of older persons across the country.
Minister Dlamini will talk about how government is supporting initiatives to combat alcohol and substance abuse as well as measures to eradicate poverty and unemployment through community development programmes.
The Minister will be accompanied by the MEC for Education, Ms Regina Mhaule and other senior government leaders. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), National Development Agency (NDA) and other government departments will render services and provide information to members of the public.
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event.
Requests for interviews and media enquiries:
Thapelo Sakoana
Cell: 078 453 6750
Abram Phahlamohlaka
Cell: 082 928 6590
