The Mpumalanga Cabinet Media Statement
19 May 2010
The Mpumalanga Executive Council met today (19 May 2010) at the
Riverside Government Complex to look at the state of readiness and all the
preparations of the 2010 World Cup Event to take place in June 2010. The
Executive Council also noted that many roads have been constructed, hospitals
have been renovated and the Ehlanzeni District Municipality’s disaster
management center will be ready during the soccer spectacular.
Premier David Mabuza announced during the State of the Province Address
in February this year that Ehlanzeni District Municipality’s Disaster Management
Centre will be used as a Provincial disaster management centre during the soccer
tournament.
The Executive Council supported the provincial Early Childhood
Development (ECD) Strategy. The strategy seeks to assist in improving the number
of children participating in early childhood development, implement capacity
building programmes in ECD centres and improve qualifications among
practitioners (teachers).
According to the South African Child’s Gauge (2008/09), 74, 2% of
children in Mpumalanga are living in poor households as opposed to the national
percentage of 67, 7%. All the provincial departments are expected to contribute
to the implementation of the strategy.
The Executive Council supported the hosting of the Africa Day
Celebrations next week (25 May 2010) in Matsulu, Mbombela Local Municipality in
Ehlanzeni District Municipality. This year’s theme is called “Promotion of 2010
through cultural diversity”. The Africa Day celebrations mark the resilience,
triumph, grace, beauty and greatness of the African continent.
The event is also marking the 47th Anniversary of the Organisation of
African Unity (OAU and will promote social cohesion, showcase the talents and
gifts of the Mpumalanga people through cultural and sporting activities, nation
building and cultural diversity.
The Executive Council approved the following appointments:
- Ms AN Majova as General Manager: Programme Management Unit in the
Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport.
- Mr. NGD Malatjie as General Manager: Roads Infrastructure in the
Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport.
Inquiries:
Mabutho Sithole
Premier Spokesperson
Cell: 082 389 3348
Tel: 013-766 2055
Email:
mabutho@prem.mpu.gov.za
Issued by the Office of the Premier, Mpumalanga Provincial Government
