Mpumalanga hosts Presidential Siyahlola Monitoring Programme
30 November 2012
President Jacob Zuma will undertake a Siyahlola Presidential Monitoring visit to Mbombela Municipality, Mpumalanga on Tuesday 04 December 2012.
The main purpose of this visit is to check on progress made by the government in mainstreaming disability into government policies, governance processes and programmes and the need for equity and access to development opportunities for persons with disabilities. This event will follow the celebration of Disability Awareness Month (03 November to 03 December). The theme proclaimed by the United Nations for this year is: “Removing barriers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all.”
The visit will also follow the International Day for Persons with Disabilities which will be commemorated on 03 December 2012.
As part of this programme, the President will visit three projects for persons with disabilities: Tentele Activity centre at Daantjie, Kanyamazane Community Health Care Centre and Tenteleni Primary School at Kanyamazane.
The province has 133 333 persons with disabilities which constitute 3.3% of the total provincial population. There are 18 special schools distributed throughout the 3 districts: Nkangala 8, Gert Sibande 7 and Ehlanzeni 3.
Ministers, Members of the Executive Council, Executive Mayors, will accompany the President.
Details of the President’s visit are as follows:
- Sizakele/Tentele Activity Centre ( Daantjie)
A centre which provides skills to people with disabilities
Time: 10am
- Tenteleni Primary School
A school that caters for both disabled learners
Time: 11am
- Kanyamazane: Community Health Care Centre
A health care centre that provides services to the Kanyamazane community.
Time: 11:45am
- Community Meeting
Venue: Bergvlam Primary School, Mbombela City
Time: 3pm
The members of the media are invited to cover the event. Please direct your accreditation and RSVP enquiries to Ms Phumla Mokoena at 013 766 2249 or email mokoenapi@mpg.gov.za and Bongo Sonqishe 0725264843 or bongo.sonqishe@hotmail.com
Enquiries:
Mokope Taiwe
Cell: 082 802 8460
Issued by Communication Section Mpumalanga Provincial Government
