The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will embark on a community engagement programme in Mpumalanga on Friday, 27 May 2022.
The aim of the engagement is to raise awareness about socioeconomic challenges facing the community under Ehlanzeni District Municipality.
Gender-based Violence, femicide, drug and alcohol abuse continue to present challenges to the health, safety and well-being of all South Africans.
The issues under discussion will include drug and substance abuse, gender-based violence, human trafficking, teenage pregnancies, increasing violent behaviours, rising unemployment and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Deputy Minister will also make a brief visit to Professor SR Resinga Secondary School, where she will donate learning materials.
Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini will be accompanied by various stakeholders, including members of the Diplomatic Community.
Media are invited to cover the programme as follows:
Part 1: Professor SR Resinga Secondary School
Block B, Nkomazi
Time: 08h30
Part 2: Official Programme- Community Engagement
Block B Community Hall, Nkomazi
Time: 10h00
Enquires: Patience Mtshali, 0833769468
