MPUMALANGA PREMIER'S WEEKLY
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENTS 22 - 26 AUGUST 2005
THURSDAY, 25 AUGUST 2005 – SALGA PROVINCIAL CONFERENCE
Premier Makwetla will deliver a key address at the SALGA Annual Provincial conference.
Time: 08h30-11h00
Venue: Casper Breedt Hall (Secunda)
THURSDAY, 25 AUGUST-LUNCH WITH MPUMALANGA STUDENTS STUDYING IN CUBA
Premier Makwetla will hold a brief discussion with Mpumalanga based students who study medical studies in Cuba.
Time: 12h30-13h30
Venue: Graceland Casino (Secunda)
FRIDAY, 26 AUGUST 2005 – SERVICE DELIVERY SITE VISIT
Premier Makwetla will visit some of the areas where the provincial government has initiated projects to eradicate the (toilet) bucket system.
Time: 09h00 – 16h00
Venue: Lekwa Municipality (Standerton)
FRIDAY,26 AUGUST 2005- MPUMALANGA STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
Premier Makwetla will confer awards and deliver a keynote speech to Wits University students who originate from Mpumalanga.
Time: 18h30
Venue: Wits Business School, Parktown
Enquiries: Ntime Skhosana 084 673 0415 / 0137662055
Issued by Mpumalanga Provincial Government
Office of the Premier
MPUMALANGA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS AT GREATER MARBLE HALL MUNICIPALITY
A report on the situation in Delmas was presented to Cabinet by the MEC for Local Government and Housing, Jabu Mahlangu and MEC for Health and Social Services, Pogisho Pasha. The report states that different health facilities in Delmas have noticed an increase in reported cases of diarrhea and typhoid as of 22 August 2005. Water sampling revealed an abnormal “E-coli” and “coliform” bacterium count in a number of wells and boreholes in the municipality.
The levels of chlorine and the number of dosing points in the system were found to be inadequate and piped water was subsequently declared unsafe for human consumption. Thirteen thousand (13, 000) households are being supplied with portable water.
There are currently 378 typhoid cases and 225 of these patients are currently hospitalized. There are 1833 diarrhea cases and two deaths from typhoid. The report recommends among other things; a need to improve the sanitation infrastructure; improved health services and improved disease surveillance systems; a water quality programme for monitoring of both chemical and microbial quality of source and drinking water and finally a need for an effective water management system.
An Inter-Departmental Task Team is on site. It includes officials from the Departments of Housing and Local Government, Health and Social Services, Agriculture and Land Administration, and Water Affairs.
Cabinet was informed about the swapping of the Head of Finance to Economic Development and Planning and vice versa with effect from Monday 19 September 2005.
The Cabinet also approved the elevation of the posts of Heads of Department of Education and Health and Social Development from Deputy Director General to Superintend General.
The MEC for Culture, Sports and Recreation, Mtshweni and the Executive Mayor for Mbombela Municipality, Regina Mhaule presented to the Executive Council the municipality's preparatory plans for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament. The presentation included the site identified for the construction of the stadium and a precinct which is to be part of the project.
An environmental impact analysis is currently being conducted on the identified site. A political task team led by MEC Mtshweni was formed by Cabinet. The Provincial Government has been tasked to engage relevant structures in Mozambique and Swaziland to participate in the 2010 project. It is estimated that the total costs for the 2010 Project is R540m. A FIFA delegation will be visiting South Africa on October 19 and the province is expected to make a presented to the delegation. As soon as Mpumalanga has been identified as a hosting venue a deputy director general will be appointed to be hands-on on the project.
Issued by the Communication Chief Directorate
Office of the Premier
NELSPRUIT
Contact Lebona Mosia at 082 5616465/013 7662244 lmosia@nel. Mpu.gov.za
| PREMIER THABANG MAKWETLA’S WEEKLY ITENERARY 15-19 AUGUST 2005
TUESDAY, 16 AUGUST 2005
- Premier will reply to questions raised during the sitting of the Provincial Legislature.
Time: 14h15
Venue: Legislature Chamber (Riverside Complex, Nelspruit).
WEDNESDAY, 17 AUGUST 2005
-Executive Council sitting (cabinet)
Time: 09h00
Venue: Emakhazeni Municipal Chambers (Machadodorp)
-Media briefing
Time: 13h00
Venue: Emakhazeni Municipal Chamber (Machadodorp)
- Community Imbizo
Time : 15h30
Venue: Slaaihoek Primary School (Machadodorp Ward 5)
THURSDAY, 18 AUGUST 2005
- Premier visit health centres
Time: 09h00
Venue: HA Groove’ Hospital (Belfast)
- Premier delivers a keynote address at the Sod turning ceremony for the official opening of the Highlands Gate Golf and Trout Estate.
Time: 12h30
Venue: Highland Gate, Kruisfontein road, Dullstroom
The media is invited to the abovementioned events.
Enquiries: Ntime Skhosana 084 673 0415
Issued by Mpumalanga Provincial Government
Office of the Premier
DEPARTMENT PRODUCES A YOUNG FEMALE FARMER:
Barberton – A township like any other place in the country where opportunities came very seldom has a farmer in a making. At 22, Makhosazane Mabuza from New Village in Barberton in the Umjindi Municipality – Mpumalanga is making inroads in the agricultural field. For the past few years it has been her practice to use farming as a hobby until the Department of Agriculture and Land Administration discovered her.
She started growing vegetables at her backyard as early as 18 in the year 2000. A very modest Mabuza completed her Secondary Education at Barberton High School and after experiencing some financial problems to pursue her studying; she started vegetable gardening as a hobby. With the support from her parents, Mabuza has managed to practice at the backyard and her father has since arranged with the local Golf Club Management to be allocated a one hectare piece of land where she is currently growing vegetables.
“Since I started growing this garden, my extension officer is continuously assisting me with training and knowledge regarding farming” quipped humble Mabuza. Speaking with passion about her activity, Makhosazane, has called for patience and perseverance from her peers in order to succeeed in life. She, however, has challenges like funding – something, which she believes, will not hamper her spirit.
Meanwhile, the department has programmes, which are aimed at assisting people like Makhosazane.
Last year's aspiring winner – Ms S'phiwe Ntuli - is currently studying B-Tech in Crop Production at TUT in Pretoria.
Acting Chief Director of Agriculture Services, S'khumbuzo Nyambi, says the department does take student who have a good grade in Science and Mathematics in matric to pursue what has since become scare skills like Agriculture Engineering, Economics and Veterinary Services to advance their careers.
Nyambi also outlined that depending on the size of the plot, people like Makhosazane can take advantage of services like Agricultural Starter Packs and CASP programmes offered by the department.
Makhosazane Mabuza has a message for the youth – take every project seriously no matter how small it is someone will recognize your efforts. Her main goal is to see herself expanding to become a well-established farmer and also employ the poor.
Makhosazne became the overall winner in the Youth Category in the annual Female Farmer Awards. The awards started in 1999 are aimed at honouring and acknowledging contributions made by women in agriculture.
| Mpumalanga Executive Council Resolutions at Emakhazeni Municipality
The Mpumalanga Executive Council (Cabinet) at its fortnightly meeting at Machadodorp, Emakhazeni Municipality this morning approved the appointment of the current Board of Directors of the Mpumalanga Economic Empowerment Corporation(MEEC) as well as the Board of Directors for the Mpumalanga Investment Initiative( MII).
Following the expiry of the term of the Board in December 2004, the MEC extended the term of two members, namely Mr. Ayanda Bam and Mr. Norman Mokoena, to ensure that there was no void as a result of the expiry of the term of office of the Board members. Currently, the MII does not have a duly constituted Board as contemplated in the Articles of Association of Mpumalanga Direct Investments.
Cabinet was also informed of the resignation of Mr. Giles Mulholland from the Board of MEEC.
The Members of the Board of Directors are:
Mr Ayanda Bam (Chairperson) -
Mr Lot Ndlovu (Deputy Chairperson)
Ms Sponono Francinah Baloyi
Ms Thenjiwe Chikane
Mr. Ophrus Phaphedi Makobe
Mr. Norman Mokoena
Mr. Richard John Arnot
The remaining four members of the Board will be appointed at a later stage pending further consultation.
The Chairperson of the Merger Task Team for the Mpumalanga Parks Board and the Mpumalanga Tourism Authority, Mr David Mabunda briefed Cabinet on the progress made in regard to the merger. It is anticipated that the new entity will be operational by November 2005.
Issued by the Communication Chief Directorate
Office of the Premier
NELSPRUIT
Contact Lebona Mosia at 082 561 6465 / 013 766 2288 lmosia@nel.mpu.gov.za
Mpumalanga Province celebrates Arbor Week
It is that time of the year when the province will celebrate one of its important days in its calendar. The Department of Agriculture and Land Administration in partnership with the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry and Total S.A will celebrate Arbor Week throughout the province in early September. As always the authorities will embark on tree planting activities in various parts of the province to mark the celebration.
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PREMIER'S COORDINATING FORUM RESOLUTIONS
The Premier's Coordinating Forum (PCF) at its quarterly meeting in Middleburg was this morning informed that there are 39 informal settlements in Mpumalanga Province. One of the areas adversely affected is the Nkomazi municipality, where there is an exodus of people from Mozambique and Swaziland who flock into this municipality in search of greener pastures. More Information---
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