Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele will be joined by Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Mr Bheki Nkosi, and the Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Dr Gwen Ramokgopa, to celebrate the inaugural departure of scheduled flights from the Wonderboom National Airport in Tshwane. The Minister together with other transport stakeholders will also inspect the significant improvements and renovations at the airport.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Friday, 30 October 2009
Time: 13h30
Venue: Wonderboom National Airport (Tshwane)
The City of Tshwane embarked on a process to further renovate and upgrade the Wonderboom Airport in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The upgrade at the airport will create employment for the local communities and encourage travellers to visit Tshwane more regularly. The project will also contribute towards integrated public transport, especially for 2010 and beyond.
Media are invited to attend. Please note picture opportunities.
RSVP by or no later than 16h00 on Thursday, 29 October 2009 with:
Sello Tshipi
Cell: 073 498 6722
E-mail: TshipiA@dot.gov.za
Journalists attending must also bring along their press cards and identity documents.
Enquiries:
Logan Maistry
Cell: 083 644 4050
Issued by: Department of Transport
28 October 2009
Source: Sapa
