The Department of Environmental Affairs will take members of the media on a tour to showcase one of the Operation Phakisa Chemicals and Waste Economy initiative ahead of the official launch by President Ramaphosa on Thursday 7 March 2019.
On Friday 8 March 2019, President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially launch the Operation Phakisa Chemicals and Waste Economy at the East London International Convention Centre and the Good Green Deeds Campaign programme at the Sisa Dukashe stadium, Mdantsane.
The Operation Phakisa Chemicals and Waste Economy is anchored by the inputs and contributions of local, provincial and national government and their relevant agencies, business, Non-Government Organisations, Academia, Research institutions including higher learning institutions, and aims to unlock Africa’s largest chemicals industry valued at USD 30 billion, while reducing environmental footprint.
Members of the media are invited to join the tour as per the details below:
Date: Thursday 7 March 2019
Time: 10:00
Venue: AfriWaste Plant, Fort Jackson – Mdantsane
To RSVP, contact Peter Mbelengwa 082 611 8197 / pmbelengwa@environment.gov.za or Ernest Mulibana on 082 263 7372 / EMulibana@environment.gov.za
For media queries contact:
Albi Modise
Cell: 083 490 2871
