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PREMIER NDLOVU AND EXECUTIVE MEMBERS TO HONOUR THE LEGACY OF NELSON MANDELA THROUGHOUT THE PROVINCE


16 July 2024

Mpumalanga Premier, Mr Mandla Ndlovu has called on Members of the Executive Council (MECs), Executive Mayors and all communities, to honour the legacy of the first democratic President, Mr Nelson Mandela. This as the Provincial Government coordinates a range of activities to mark the commemoration of the Nelson Mandela day throughout the Province. The activities include the improvement of living conditions and the donation of relief material to vulnerable people.

The Nelson Mandela Day is an annual global celebration that takes place on 18 July to honour the life and legacy of Madiba, as declared by the United Nations. It is a call to action for individuals, communities and organisations to take time to reflect on Mandela’s values and principles and to make a positive impact in the community.

The Provincial Administration will celebrate this year’s event on Friday, 26 July 2024 throughout the province under the theme: “It is in our hands to combat poverty and inequality”. The main event will take place in Thulamahashe, Bushbuckridge Municipality in Ehlanzeni District.

Premier Ndlovu will visit the Oakley home based care and the Kgotsofatso Stimulation center, before addressing the community at Thulamahashe Stadium, accompanied by Social Development MEC, Ms Brenda Moeketsi, Health MEC, Ms Sasekani Manzini and Executive Mayors of Ehlanzeni District and Bushbuckridge Local Municipality.

The Premier has deployed all MECs and Executive Mayors to various Municipalities to commemorate the Mandela Day with communities and various structures of the society.

MECs have been deployed as follows:

  • MEC Speed Mashilo of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs – Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality
  • MEC Jackie Macie of Community Safety, Security and Liaison - Nkomazi Local Municipality
  • MEC Cathy Dlamini of Education – City of Mbombela Local Municipality
  • MEC Makhosazane Masilela of Economic Development and Tourism – Thaba Chweu Local Municipality
  • MEC Nomphumelelo Hlophe of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs – Thembisile Hani Local Municipality
  • MEC Fidel Mlombo of Culture, Sports and Recreation – Emalahleni Local Municipality
  • MEC Bonakele Majuba of Finance – Emakhazeni Local Municipality
  • MEC Thulasizwe Thomo of Public Works, Roads and Transport – Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality
Members of the media are invited to cover the Mandela Day commemoration activities.

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Issued by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government

Provincial Government’s Spokesperson: George Mthethwa
Tel: (013) 766 2242
Mobile: 083 302 2774
E-mail: gpmthethwa@mpg.gov.za




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