In his continued quest for direct engagement with citizens, Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Advocate Ngoako Ramatlhodi will meet the community of Embalenhle, in Secunda, Govan Mbeki Local Municipality on Thursday 6 October 2016 to interact with local residents as part of his ‘Batho Pele- putting people first’ programme.
The Imbizo, follows the Public Service Month programme that saw government putting an emphasis on public servants to amongst others, maintain and promote high standards of professional ethics when providing services to citizens, while ensuring the promotion of efficient, economic and effective use of resources, and is accountable for its actions.
The event will afford the residents in the Embalenhle Township and surrounding areas a chance to engage with the Minister- joined by the Provincial and local government leadership- on service delivery programmes and their level of satisfaction when interfacing with government.
Members of the community will also have the opportunity to receive various health services including screening and tests on sight, and will be able to engage with officials about their health issues on the day of the event.
The Minister’s programme is a strategic vehicle that enables government to interact with citizens in its quest to improve service provision in support of the priorities of government.
Members of the media are invited to the Community Imbizo as follows:
Date: Thursday, 6 October 2016
Time: 11h00
Venue: Ext 5, Next to the Mall, Embalenhle Township, Secunda, Govan Mbeki Local Municipality.
Enquiries:
Ministry Spokesperson: Adv Mahlodi Muofhe
Cell: 082 680 8140
Dumisani Nkwamba
Departmental Spokesperson
Cell: 082 885 9448
For logistical enquiries:
Ms Wisane Mavasa
Cell: 082 806 1351
Wisane Mavasa
Deputy Director: External Communication
Tel: 012 336 1477
Cell: 082 806 1351
