Presidential Node, Eastern Cape, by Environmental Affairs and Tourism Deputy
Minister, Ms Rejoice Mabudafhasi
12 April 2007
Ms Rejoice Mabudafhasi will hold discussions on service delivery with the
leadership of OR Tambo Presidential Node on 13 April 2007 in her capacity as
the Political Champion at this Node. The Deputy Minister's visit comes within
the context of government's commitment to strengthen capacity of local
municipalities in an effort to facilitate efficient service delivery.
The discussions will be held with the leadership and stakeholders including
the Executive Mayor of OR Tambo District Municipality, Mayors of Local
Municipalities, Councillors, Municipal managers and Eastern Cape Provincial
Departments involved in integrated service delivery and poverty eradication
projects within the OR Tambo District Municipality.
The Deputy Minister will also review progress on implementation of
socio-economic development projects by holding discussions with members of the
communities to obtain their views as the targeted recipients of service
delivery in the OR Tambo Presidential Node. Deputy Minister Ms Rejoice
Mabudafhasi will also hold discussions on:
* assessment of the Local Economic Development strategy for the
municipalities
* progress on key anchor projects in the district
* challenges in providing services, developing infrastructure and promoting
sustainable employment opportunities.
These discussions will be followed by visits to assess the status of
socio-economic development projects within the Presidential Node. In the event
where the Deputy Minister finds blockages which impede service delivery and the
implementation of projects, she will facilitate amicable solutions in
consultation with relevant stakeholders. Members of the media are invited to be
part of the proceedings as well as to interview the Deputy Minister on
socio-economic development issues.
For further enquiries, contact:
Moses Rannditsheni
Media Liaison Office for the Deputy Minister
Tel: (012) 310 3899
Cell: 082 448 2450
E-mail: mrannditsheni@deat.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
12 April 2007
Source: Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, (http://www.environment.gov.za)
