PREMIER THABANG MAKWETLA’S WEEKLY ITINERARY
03 NOVEMBER 2005 - PROVINCIAL YOUTH AWARDS
Premier Thabang Makwetla will deliver the keynote address during the Mpumalanga Provincial Youth Excellence
Awards.
Venue: Witbank Civic Centre
Time: 19h00
04 NOVEMBER 2005 - PRESIDENTIAL MUNICIPAL IMBIZO
The Premier will accompany Deputy President Ms Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka as part of District Municipal Izimbizo.
Venue: Nkangala District Municipality (Witbank Council Chamber)
Time: 9h00
Enquiries: Ntime Skhosana 084 673 0415 / (013) 766 2055
Issued by: Mpumalanga Provincial Government
Office of the Premier
PREMIER ‘S YOUTH SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARDS AT EMALAHLENI
Premier Thabang Makwetla will deliver a keynote address at the 4th annual Premier’s Youth Service Excellence Awards in honour of the young men and women who have distinguished themselves in various fields such as entrepreneurship and job creation, culture, sport and recreation, education and volunteerism.
12 youths stand to benefit from this initiative, which has been co-sponsored by Mpumalanga Youth Commission, First National Bank (FNB), and TSB Malelane. At least 3 youths will be recognised in each category. Prizes to the value of R65 000 will be awarded to the deserving youths.
51 youths have benefited through this initiative, since the inception of the youth awards four years ago.
MECs, Government Officials and other important stakeholders in the youth development industry are expected to attend.
Details of the function:
Venue : Witbank Civic Centre, Emalahleni Municipality
Date : Thursday, 03 November 2005
Time : 18h30
Media is invited
Enquiries: George Mohlamonyane – (013) 766 2288 / 082 802 8460 or Kenneth Mosupye 072 110 2697
Issued by Mpumalanga Provincial Government
Office of the Premier
| BURSARIES FOR VETERINARY NURSES
The Department of Agriculture and Land Administration in Mpumalanga is once again inviting interested students to apply for bursaries in the field of Veterinary Services. The department is offering three bursaries for Matriculants to study the Diploma in Veterinary Nursing on full time basis at the University of Pretoria.
The selection of candidates is based on the following criteria:
- Applicants must be South African citizens;
- Have been permanent residents in the Mpumalanga Province for at least one-year prior to application;
- Study at the University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Services at Onderstepoort;
- Preference will be given to applicants who come from the designated group in the rural areas;
- Preference will be given to matriculants who excel academically and/or demonstrate potential;
- Preference will be given to those who are not currently benefiting from any other bursary scheme.
The bursary includes the following package.
1. Cost
Costs for the period of study will cover tuition, accommodation and meals.
2. Admission requirements
Matric exemption with Mathematics and either Biology or Physical Science with a minimum of 40 % in Higher Grade or 50 % in Standard Grade.
3. Closing date
Applications for bursaries close on 22 November 2005. Successful candidates will be awarded bursaries to study for the 2006 academic year.
Enquiries: Mr. J.R. Mokgotho, tel: (013) 741 3218.
Dr. P.E.L. Kloeck tel: (013) 741 3218
Applications must be submitted to:
The Head Human Resource Development
Department of Agriculture and Land Administration
Private Bag X11219
Nelspruit
1200
For Attention: Mr. Matthews Mathebula.
Issued by the Communications Directorate
Department of Agriculture and Land Administration
Contact: Freddy Ngobe – 013 766 6086 / 082 821 4148
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MEDIA ALERT
Date : 02 November 2005
DEPUTY PRESIDENT PHUMZILE MLAMBO-NGCUKA TO ATTEND A MUNICIPAL IMBIZO IN NKANGALA DISTRICT, MPUMALANGA
Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka accompanied by Cabinet Ministers, Mpumalanga Premier Thabang Makwetla and his Executive council will visit the Nkangala District Municipality as part of the country-wide Municipal Imbizo programme intended to strengthen municipal capacity to deliver on their mandate. The Imbizo will take place at Witbank in the Nkangala District, Mpumalanga on Friday, 04 November 2005.
This drive is part of a number of initiatives within Government’s Programme of Action, to support local government in delivering on among others, the Integrated Development Plans (IDP) and Local Economic Development (LED). It also intends to enhance public participation in the areas where communities live, including measures to ensure that Ward Committees function.
The Imbizo will directly seek to engage communities and stakeholders in the implementation of Project Consolidate, (a hands-on local government support and engagement programme), as a practical, appropriate and national programme to deal with challenges some of which will be raised during the interactive sessions with Councillors, municipal officials and Ward Committees.
Details of Imbizo:
VENUE : Emalahleni Council Chamber, Witbank
DATE : Friday, 04 November 2005
TIME : 09H00
Media is requested to confirm by Thursday, 03 November 2005
Confirmations / Enquiries to:
Luzuko Koti 083 391 0073/ , Sydwell Thumbati 082 564 9257 /
Simphiwe Kunene 082 4133931 and George Mohlamonyane 082 802 8460
Issued by The Presidency, Government Communication and Information Services and Department of Provincial and Local Government (the dplg)
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