Conservation and Environment's Poverty Alleviation Projects
12 October 2007
The Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Ms Rejoice
Mabudafhasi, will visit poverty alleviation projects in the Mpumalanga province
to assess progress achieved to date. The trip is also aimed at identifying
challenges impeding implementation of the projects in order to guide the
necessary interventions.
The visit is planned for 18 October for projects located near Blydepoort
Aventura. On 19 October the Deputy Minister will proceed to Nelspruit and
Barberton to view projects in that area.
The Deputy Minister, Mpumalanga MEC for Agriculture and Land Affairs Ms Dina
Pule and the local government leadership will lead the delegation to all
projects sites. Full briefing for each project will be provided.
The media is invited to attend and interview the Deputy Minister about the
impact the projects have on communities.
Enquiries to:
Moses Rannditsheni
Media Liaison Officer: Office of the Deputy Minister
Cell: 082 448 2450
E-mail: mrannditsheni@deat.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
12 October 2007
Source: Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (http://www.deat.gov.za)
