11 April 2007
The North West Provincial Government embarks on series of Izimbizo -
bringing government closer to the people. This year's first round of Imbizo is
spread around all four regions. Members of the Executive Council will
participate in the Imbizo Focus Week starting this Wednesday.
The Imbizo Programme ties well with the theme "Renewing our pledge: A
national partnership to build a better life for all." Members of the Executive
Council will meet with various stakeholders within the visited municipalities,
visit people in their respective residences and meet with community at
specified locations.
Imbizo will be held in the following areas:
Date: 12 April 2007
Venue: Southern District (Maqwassie Hills Local Municipality),
Makwassie/Lebaleng Stadium
Joint programme with the national Department of Communications represented by
the Deputy Minister of Communication, Mr Radhakrishna Padayachie
Date: 15 April 2007
Venue: Central District Municipality (Ditsobotla Local Municipality), Boikhutso
Sports Grounds
Date: 17 April 2007
Venue: Southern District Municipality (Merafong Local Municipality), Wedella
Sports Grounds
Note:
27 April 2007 - Freedom day celebrations will be held at Morokweng Village,
Kagisano Local Municipality in the Bophirima District
Imbizo has been widely acknowledged as an effective forum for enhancing
dialogue and interaction between government and people. It provides an
opportunity for government to communicate its programme of action and the
progress being made. It promotes participation of the public in the programmes
to improve their lives.
The April Imbizo will focus on key programmes to improve service provision
by local government. Imbizo has underlined the critical role of local
government, working with the other spheres, in implementing programmes to
improve people's lives and eradicate poverty.
A special effort will be made to build community participation as crucial
for effective local government and improved service delivery. This will also
help the provincial government to give more focused attention to the challenges
faced by local government.
Issued by: North West Provincial Government
11 April 2007
Source: North West Provincial Government (http://www.nwpg.gov.za/)
