Mpumalanga to celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day at Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme local municipality
14 July 2017
Mbombela – Mpumalanga Acting Premier, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni and the entire Executive Council of the Province, will join the country and the world, in contributing their 67 minutes of doing good during the Nelson Mandela International Day, with the elderly people of Dr Pixley ka-Isaka Seme on Tuesday, 18 July 2017.
This year’s event is dedicated towards fighting poverty, hence the theme, ““Action against Poverty.
In November 2009, the UN General Assembly declared 18 July – the late former president, Nelson Mandela’s birthday – as the Nelson Mandela International Day, in recognition of his contribution to the culture of peace and freedom in the country.
The Executive Council will be accompanied by the Executive Mayors, Councillors, Traditional leaders and government senior managers.
The main activity is scheduled as follows:
| Tuesday, 18 July 2017 | |
| 09h00 | |
| Volkrust Town Hall |
Afterwards, the Acting Premier and her entourage will visit various government community funded projects and government buildings to interact with the beneficiaries, community members and government employees, and perform various activities as part of celebrating the day.
Details of the project visits are as follows:
| Department | Political Principal | Place/Project | Contact Person |
| Office of the Premier | Ms Refilwe Mtshweni, Acting Premier | Vukuzakhe: Phutanang Multi-purpose Cooperative Purpose: To donate equipment |
Mohau Ramodibe 060 9894 678 |
| Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs | Mr Vusi Shongwe, MEC | Perdekop Ward 6: Ear tagging at Paardekraal Project |
Bheki Nyathikazi 071 485 8636 |
| Economic Development and Tourism | Mr Sikhumbuzo Kholwane, MEC | Amersfoort: Cleaning of Skhetokuhle Stimulation centre |
Letshela Jonas 079 500 0154 |
| Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Cllr Muzi Chirwa, Executive Mayor of Gert Sibande District Municipality | Daggakraal Ward 10: Handover of 75 improved waterless toilets |
George Mthethwa 083 302 2774 |
| Human Settlements | Mr Speedy Mashilo, MEC | Wakkerstroom: Hand-over of two houses to elderly persons living with disabilities |
Freddy Ngobe 082 859 4630 |
| Health | Mr Gillion Mashego, MEC | Volkrust: Visit to a hospital yard and wards in Elsie Ballot Hospital and receiving fence and 8 air conditioners donated by Eskom |
Dumisani Malamule 081 790 6307 |
| Community Safety, Security and Liaison | Mr Pat Ngomana, MEC | Duduza Section No 1181: Installation of security features for an elderly |
Joseph Mabuza 082 678 1450 |
| Culture, Sport and Recreation | Ms Norah Mahlangu, MEC | Daggrakraal: Cleaning of Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme statue |
Sibongile Nkosi 082 492 4886 |
ALL MEDIA IS INVITED
For media confirmations, kindly contact Ms Phumla Mokoena on 013 766 2249/ 076 141 2128/ Mokoenapi@mpg.gov.za
Issued by the Communication Chief Directorate
Mpumalanga Provincial GovernmentOffice of the Premier
For enquiries, please contact Mohau Ramodibe on (013) 766 2292/ 060 989 4678/ mohaum@mpg.gov.zaor
Mokope Taiwe on 013 766 2288/ 082 389 3348/ mokope@mpg.gov.za