KwaZulu-Natal
2 October 2007
President Thabo Mbeki will embark on a two-day Imbizo in KwaZulu-Natal,
Uthukela District Municipality, on 6 to 7 October 2007.
The Presidential Imbizo is part of government's programme of direct
interaction with communities to deepen partnership with the people.
The government team includes national, provincial and local government
spheres as well as state-owned enterprises in order to ensure speedy response
to local challenges and learn from successful local experiences that can be
replicated in all spheres of government.
In this instance, the President's delegation will include Cabinet Ministers
and Deputies, the Premier of the KwaZulu-Natal province, Sibusiso Ndebele and
Members of the provincial Executive Council and local government
representatives.
Thus, the President is expected to interact with local stakeholders, visit
key projects and interact directly with the communities in the Uthukela
District Municipality which includes amongst others Ezakheni, Ladysmith and
Uitvaal in Mnambithi Local Municipality.
Media details:
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the Presidential
Imbizo. Please RSVP by 12h00 on 4 October 2007 to qualify for
accreditation.
Please send your details, which will include your name, the organisation you
represent, your identity number and contacts to:
Jeff Hassan
Cell: 082 884 1872
E-mail: ssanj@premier.kzntl.gov.za
Nathi Mahlangu
Cell: 082 331 1036
E-mail: mahlangn@premier.kzntl.gov.za
A media logistics briefing to outline further details on the Presidential
Imbizo is scheduled as follows:
Date: 5 October 2007
Time: 11h00
Venue: Truro House Durban, Victoria Embankment, 9th Floor, Premier's Board
For more information please contact:
The Presidency:
Terrence Manase
Cell: 082 338 6707
Mukoni Ratshitanga
Cell: 082 300 3447
KwaZulu-Natal Premier's Office:
Jeff Hassan
Cell: 082 884 1872
Nathi Mahlangu
Cell: 082 331 1036
Issued by: The Presidency
2 October 2007
