31 July 2007
The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba, together with his
Education counterpart, Enver Surty, will on Friday, 3 August 2007 visit the
Northern Cape Rural Further Education and Training (FET) College in Upington as
part of the Youth and Democracy Education Campaign.
The Youth and Democracy Education Campaign is a partnership between the
Departments of Education and Home Affairs. It is geared towards ensuring that
young South Africans participate in the country's democratic processes, and
also promoting youth access to and utilisation of government services.
Home Affairs is responsible for amongst others, Independent Electoral
Commission (IEC). Therefore it is in the best mandate of the Department to
ensure that young people are encouraged to participate in all democratic
processes including the elections.
On the day of the event, young people will be given the opportunity to
interact with both the deputy ministers and other government officials. They
will also be able to apply for birth certificates, identity documents, etc.,
and access other government services.
Northern Cape is the last province to be visited by the two Deputy Ministers
since the campaign started in 2005.
Programme
08h00: Mobile service delivery starts Government Departments and FET
Colleges exhibit and provide their services to the community
09h00 to 11h00: Cultural activities Local groups will entertain
11h00 to 13h00: Interactive session with both Deputy Ministers. The session
will take a form of an Imbizo, at which young people will be able to ask
questions and give comments to the Deputy Ministers
14h00 to 16h00: Cultural program and entertainment continues performance by
Artists
16h00: Buses depart
To RSVP please contact:
Kabelo Dibetso
Department of Home Affairs
Tel: 012 810 8951
Cell: 082 908 8051
Palesa Mpuru
Department of Education
Tel: 012 312 5122
Cell: 072 369 0010
For further details contact:
Khululekani Ntshangase
Media Liaison Officer (MLO) to the Deputy Minister - Department of Home
Affairs
Cell: 082 888 8613
Boitumelo Marishane
MLO to the Deputy Minister - Department of Education
Tel: 012 312 5550
Cell: 082 3530 387
Enquiries:
Jacky Mashapu
Acting Head of Communication
Cell: 082 885 8449
E-mail: Jacky.Mashapu@dha.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Home Affairs
31 July 2007
