Deputy Minister of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, General Bheki Cele to host Africa Day celebration and interact with Mooi River farming communities
The Deputy Minister of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, General Bheki Cele will commemorate the Africa Day Celebration under the theme, ‘‘Building a Better Africa and a Better World’’ in the Mpofana Local Municipality and also interact with the farming communities in the area on Tuesday, 07 June 2016.
Africa Day represents an opportunity for South Africans to reconnect and recommit themselves in support of all government interventions to develop a better Africa and a better world. It acknowledges the progress that we, as Africans, have made, while reflecting upon the common challenges we face in a global environment.
The celebration in Mpofana Municipality forms part of the follow-up engagement in the area. The purpose of the day is to celebrate Africa Day, as well as interact with the farming community and stakeholders to deliberate on measures to be put in place to alleviate all challenges faced. Several discussions will also be held on how the farming community can be assisted regarding the 57 farms that were purchased by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform for the Mpofana communities.
Details of the event:
Date: Tuesday, 7 June 2016
Time: 10h00
Venue: Mooi River, Mpofana Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal.
RSVP:
Samuel Kgatla
Cell: 082 738 5237
Enquiries:
Nonkululeko Mbatha
Deputy Minister’s Spokesperson
Cell: 083 645 6252
E-mail: NonkululekoM@daff.gov.za
Samuel Kgatla
Cell: 082 738 5237
Tel: 012 319 7181
Fax: 012 323 2516
E-mail: SamuelK@daff.gov.za
