25 July 2007
Wednesday, 25 July 2007
The Gauteng Provincial Government launches the annual Women's Month
Programme. The launch will be addressed by Gauteng MEC for Local Government,
Qedani Mahlangu, who will outline the planned Women's Month activities and MEC
for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Barbara Creecy, who will expand on the
plans to commemorate national Women's Day on 9 August.
Time: 12h00 for 12h30
Venue: 15th Floor Boardroom, Office of the Premier, 30 Simmonds Street,
Johannesburg
Contact:
Annette Griessel
Office of the Premier
Tell: 011 355 6859
Cell: 082 563 3614
Friday, 27 July 2007
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality launches their 365 Days of Activism
Campaign to end gender-based violence.
Time: 09h00 to 13h00
Venue: Reiger Park
Contact:
Zweli Dlamini
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Tel: 011 820 4321
Cell: 082 573 6464
Monday to Saturday, 30 July to 25 August
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality hosts information sessions on HIV
and AIDS and cancer. The sessions seek to improve understanding of gender
issues, HIV and AIDS and available government services.
Contact:
Zweli Dlamini
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Tel: 011 820 4321
Cell: 082 573 6464
Wednesday and Thursday, 1 and 2 August 2007
The Gauteng Provincial Government hosts the Gauteng Women's Dialogue with
women representatives of civil society sectors to discuss progress and
priorities in making Gauteng a better place for women. Gauteng Premier Mbhazima
Shilowa will deliver the opening address. Other speakers include Tshwane
Executive Mayor and Gauteng Progressive Women's Movement co-convenor Gwen
Ramokgopa and Gauteng Housing MEC Nomvula Mokonyane.
Time: 09h00 to 17h00
Venue: Birchwood Hotel, 120 North Rand Road, Bartlett, Boksburg
Contact:
Annette Griessel
Office of the Premier
Tel: 011 355 6859
Cell: 082 563 3614
Wednesday, 1 August 2007
The Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality launches their Women's Month Programme
and hosts a memorial lecture in honour of Francis Baard.
Time: 10h00 to 14h00
Venue: Tshwane Council Chambers
Contact:
Tiny Mokoena
City of Tshwane Municipality
Tel: 012 358 4903
Cell: 082 496 5771
Thursday, 2 August 2007
The Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality hosts a media briefing on the
Municipality's 2007 Women's Month Programme.
Time: 14h00
Venue: Tshwane Council Chambers
Contact:
Tiny Mokoena
City of Tshwane Municipality
Tel: 012 358 4903
Cell: 082 496 5771
Tuesday, 7 August 2007
The West Rand District Municipality hosts a Women and HIV and AIDS workshop.
The workshop is targeted at rural women.
Contact:
Bridgette Mkhontwana
West Rand District Municipality
Tel: 011 411 5206
Cell: 082 940 6552
Thursday, 9 August 2007
The Gauteng Provincial Government and the City of Tshwane celebrate national
Women's Day. The day long celebrations will include a march from Church Square
to the Union Buildings.
Time: 09h00
Venue: Union Buildings, Tshwane
Contact:
Nomazwe Ntlokwana
Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation
Tel: 011 355 2578
Cell: 083 507 8068
Saturday, 11 August 2007
The Mogale City District Municipality hosts the Basadi Ba Mogale Celebration
2007. The event seeks to bring together communities to celebrate arts, culture
and heritage including the recognition of existing talent within the district.
The event will also be used to address issues of HIV and AIDS, poverty and
child and women abuse.
Time: 09h00
Venue: Coronation Park, Krugersdorp
Contact:
Bongani Gaeje
Mogale City
Tel: 011 668 2334
Cell: 082 300 1871
Saturday, 11 August 2007
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality hosts public education seminars for
young women to inform and educate them on how government works.
Venue: Daveyton
Contact:
Zweli Dlamini
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Tel: 011 820 4321
Cell: 082 573 6464
Monday to Saturday, 13 to 18 August 2007
The Gauteng Department of Housing conducts the Letsema Women's Building
Construction Campaign.
Contact:
Victor Moreriane
Department of Housing
Tel: 011 355 4858
Cell: 082 561 3768
Tuesday, 14 August 2007
The Gauteng Department of Community Safety hosts an open day at a Victim
Empowerment Centre (VEC) to highlight the work and services provided by VECs
and raise awareness to combat violence against women and children.
Time: 10h00
Venue: Magaliesburg
Contact:
Dumisani Ngema
Department of Community Safety
Tel: 011 689 3600
Cell: 082 801 0424
Tuesday to Monday, 14 to 20 August 2007
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality conducts a door-to-door campaign on
government services. The campaign is aimed at informing women in targeted areas
on accessing government services and how government works.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Zonkizizwe, Eden Park and Barcelona (Etwatwa)
Contact:
Zweli Dlamini
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Tel: 011 820 4321
Cell: 082 573 6464
Thursday and Friday, 16 and 17 August 2007
The Gauteng Department of Community Safety hosts a workshop on men as gender
and child safety promoters.
Time: 09h00
Venue: Parktonian Hotel, Braamfontein
Contact:
Dumisani Ngema
Department of Community Safety
Tel: 011 689 3600
Cell: 082 801 0424
Friday, 17 August 2007
The Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Conservation and the Environment host
the annual Female Farmer of the Year Awards. Gauteng MEC for Agriculture,
Conservation and the Environment, Khabisi Mosunkutu, is expected to deliver the
keynote address. The awards are aimed at boosting economic growth throughout
the agricultural value chain and to enhance the country's food sustainability
status.
Time: 18h00
Venue: Bekkersdal, Mogale City
Contact:
Sizwe Matshikiza
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment
Tell: 011 355 1316
Cell: 082 778 9996
Friday, 17 August 2007
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality hosts the Annual Ekurhuleni Women's
Banquet to recognize the role played by women in the municipality.
Time: 12h00 to 17h00
Venue: Germiston City Hall
Contact:
Zweli Dlamini
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Tel: 011 820 4321
Cell: 082 573 6464
Saturday, 18 August 2007
The Sedibeng District Municipality hosts the Sedibeng Women's Day
celebration to celebrate young women of note.
Time: 09h00 to 17h00
Venue: Sedibeng Local Municipality
Contact:
Andile Xaba
Sedibeng Local Municipality
Tel: 016 450 3244
Cell: 082 905 2489
Wednesday, 22 August 2007
The Gauteng Department of Community Safety hosts a sector summit on Gender
and an awards ceremony for non-government organisations (NGOs) that have been
working with the Department to combat violence against women and children.
Time: 10h00
Contact:
Dumisani Ngema
Department of Community Safety
Tel: 011 689 3600
Cell: 082 801 0424
Thursday and Friday, 23 and 24 August 2007
The Gauteng Provincial Government and other stakeholders conduct an economic
opportunities road show for women as part of Women�s Month activities. Gauteng
MEC for Finance and Economic Affairs, Paul Mashatile is expected to deliver the
keynote address.
Time: 10h00
Venue: Meadowlands Central, Johannesburg
Contact: Annette Griessel (Office of the Premier) on 011 355 6859 / 082 563
3614
Thursday, 23 August � Friday, 24 August 2007
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality hosts a two-day Agricultural Summit to
address issues relevant to and the role of women in agriculture.
Time: 08h00 to 13h00
Venue: Benoni City Hall
Contact:
Zweli Dlamini
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Tel: 011 820 4321
Cell: 082 573 6464
Friday, 24 August 2007
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality hosts a memorial lecture to educate
crafters on the significance of Women's Day.
Venue: Benoni City Hall
Contact:
Zweli Dlamini
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Tel: 011 820 4321
Cell: 082 573 6464
Friday, 24 August 2007
The West Rand District Municipality launches the regional women's caucus for
female councillors.
Contact:
Bridgette Mkhontwana
West Rand District Municipality
Tel: 011 411 5206
Cell: 082 940 6552
Saturday, 25 August 2007
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality hosts a Vuka Basadi Craft Fair
where women will exhibit their crafts.
Time: 08h00 to 13h00
Venue: Boksburg Civic Centre
Contact:
Zweli Dlamini
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Tel: 011 820 4321
Cell: 082 573 6464
Wednesday, 29 August 2007
Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa and MECs visit different areas across the
province as part of Gauteng Provincial Government's Women's Imbizo
campaign.
Time: 16h00
Contact:
Annette Griessel
Office of the Premier
Tel: 011 355 6859
Cell: 082 563 3614
Thursday, 30 August 2007
The Gauteng Department of Housing hosts a workshop on women in
construction.
Contact:
Victor Moreriane
Department of Housing
Tell: 011 355 4858
Cell: 082 561 3768
Friday, 31 August 2007
The Gauteng Department of Social Development hosts an awards ceremony to
honour unsung heroines in Gauteng who have contributed to poverty eradication,
development, sustainable growth and the betterment of the lives of the people
of Gauteng. Gauteng MEC for Social Development, Kgaogelo Lekgoro, is expected
to deliver the keynote address.
Time: 10h00 to 15h00
Venue: Gold Reef City Casino, Johannesburg
Contact:
Fred Mokoko
Department of Social Development
Tel: 011 355 7977
Cell: 082 447 8407
Friday, 31 August 2007
The Gauteng Department of Community Safety launches a Safety Audit
Programme.
Time: 16h00
Venue: Westbury
Contact:
Dumisani Ngema
Department of Community Safety
Tel: 011 689 3600
Cell: 082 801 0424
Friday, 31 August 2007
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality launches an ICT training programme
for young women.
Time: 09h00
Venue: Boksburg Civic Centre
Contact:
Zweli Dlamini
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Tel: 011 820 4321
Cell: 082 573 6464
August 2007
The Gauteng Department of Health will drive a campaign throughout the
province to raise awareness on cancers affecting women.
Contact:
Zanele Mngadi
Department of Health
Tel: 011 355 3503
Cell: 082 330 1148
Howard Ndaba
Department of Health
Tel: 011 355 3502
Cell: 082 334 9851
August 2007
The Gauteng Department of Community Safety will honour women who
participated in and contributed to Community Policing Forums (CPF).
Contact:
Dumisani Ngema
Department of Community Safety
Tel: 011 689 3664
Cell: 082 801 0424
Issued by: Office of the Premier, Gauteng Provincial Government
25 July 2007
