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2008/04/21

T Xasa hands over house during Imbizo week

A 64 year old woman, Mrs Nodathini Mafu could not hold her tears when MEC for Local Government and Housing, Thokozile Xasa led her to her new home in Xundu Village, Kwadwesi location in Port Elizabeth as part of the Imbizo focus week. I thank the Eastern Cape government for this house, it has made a home for Bheki, my 32 year old son' said Mrs Mafu. By November 2008 all of you will be living in your houses' We will not compromise quality of houses government delivers to the people of the ... [highlighted result]

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2008/04/17

E Molewa to meet with stakeholders at Imbizo, 22 Apr

MEC for Developmental Local Government and Housing, Howard Yawa, will be accompanying Premier Molewa as well as a host of leaders and senior officials from state-owned enterprises, sector departments, Department of Water Affairs and Forestry and the Department of Land Affairs. It is at government events such as this Imbizo that focus will be on strengthening government systems to accelerate service delivery and further enhancing partnerships with the all sectors of our society. Imbizo has ... [highlighted result]

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2008/04/17

Western Cape Education to co-host School Safety Imbizo, 17 Apr

The national government, in partnership with provincial government, is having a school safety imbizo today, Thursday, 17 April from 14h00 to 16h30 at the Glendale School Hall in Mitchell's Plain. Education MEC Cameron Dugmore will join Community Safety MEC Leonard Ramatlakane and Deputy Minister Susan Shabangu. Mitchell's Plain: 14h00 to 16h30 Glendale School Hall Programme Director: Provincial Communication Opening of Event: South African Police Services (SAPS) Band, National Anthem. [highlighted result]

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2008/04/16

G Nkwinti on Agriculture's Six-Peg Policy framework during Imbizo Week

As part of the Imbizo Week, MEC for Agriculture Mr Gugile Nkwinti has handed out five tractors and full equipment to farmers at Nkantolo Village in OR Tambo District Municipality on Tuesday, 8 April, 2008. MEC Nkwinti together with O R Tambo District Municipality Mayor Zoleka Capa gave keys for tractors to the happy group of farmers from Mthatha, Tsolo, Lusikisiki, Flagstaff and Libode. "This is part of government's social cohesion programme aiming at poverty eradication in partnership with ... [highlighted result]

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2008/04/16

N Balfour on correctional issues during Imbizo Week

The Correctional Services Minister Ngconde Balfour brought government close to the people of Sundays River Valley Municipality at the Kirkwood Department of Correctional Services Centre on the 7th of April. Honourable Balfour officially opened Kirkwood Correctional Supervision and Parole Board and also handed over keys to vehicles to the Kirkwood Parole Board Chairperson Mr Kalawe, Willovale Parole Board Chairperson Mr Bomela, St Albans Parole Board Chairperson Rev Mnyaka and Cradock Parole ... [highlighted result]

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2008/04/14

M Mdladlana on labour issues during Imbizo campaign

Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana urged farmers to invest in their workers for their own survival. The Minister made the remarks on the first day of his Imbizo in the Western Cape today (Monday) where he visited Voorentoe Farm in Porterville. He added that the Department of Labour's National Jobs Database that is currently being piloted at selected labour centres will save employers hugely as this will include the screening of workers. [highlighted result]

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2008/04/13

E Pahad on rights of people with disabilities during Imbizo Week

Imbizo is a government programme introduced in 2000 to encourage dialogue and direct interaction between communities, the President, national Ministers, Premiers, provincial MECs, Mayors and local councillors. In line with the President's call, events held during this April Imbizo were mainly about the delivery of services and giving feedback to communities on progress made by government in addressing matters raised in the previous Imbizo events. During the Imbizo week more than 157 events ... [highlighted result]

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2008/04/11

G Fraser-Moleketi holds Imbizo in Free State

Minister for Public Service and Administration Ms Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi paid an unannounced site visit to Thabong Community Centre to witness pension payouts and engage with recipients on issues of service delivery. Minister for Public Service and Administration Ms Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi held an Imbizo in Matjhabeng Local Municipality (Welkom) in Free State province earlier today. Minister Fraser-Moleketi participated in the Letsema where she worked with employees from SASSA, the Home ... [highlighted result]

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2008/04/11

Government Communications on updated programme for Imbizo Week

Government began its Imbizo week from Monday, 7 until Saturday 12 April 2008, under the theme: Imbizo! * Minister in the Office of the President, Dr Essop Pahad will visit the community of Makhuduthamaga village in Sekhukhune. The Office of the President secured R70 000 from the Danish Government to train project members in business management skills, purchase of raw material, and develop marketing material for the project. [highlighted result]

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2008/04/11

Western Cape to host Imbizo on safe schools, 14 Apr

The Western Cape Provincial Government's Imbizo Focus week will next week on Monday, 14 April shift to Bellville where a number of stakeholders will attend to deliberate on the challenge of building safer schools. Next week's Imbizo meeting will take place in the Bellville Civic Center, from 14h00, and is expected to be attended by community police fora, Representative Council of Learners, tertiary student representatives, the teachers unions SADTU and NAPTOSA, schools principals, as well... [highlighted result]

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2008/04/11

E Rasool on job creation in Western Cape during Imbizo week

Premier Rasool was responding to pleas of employment opportunities from the 450 residents who attended the Imbizo to interact with the Provincial Cabinet. Premier Rasool was flanked by the Member of Executive Council (MEC) for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Whitey Jacobs, MEC for Local Government and Housing, Qubudile Dyantyi and ward councillors. The greater Athlone area includes Langa, Hanover Park, Gugulethu, Manenberg, Bonteheuwel, Heideveld, Bokmakierrie and Q-Town. [highlighted result]

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2008/04/11

M George: Joint Imbizo by Defence and Mpumalanga Education during Imbizo Week

Certainly, issues of good education and skills development are close to our hearts in the Department of Defence, thus we have developed the Military Skills Development System. In January this year, we absorbed into the Military Skills Development System (MSDS) programme 2954 recruits to join the South African National Defence Force 2008. The South African National Defence Force consists of SA Army, SA Navy, SA Air Force and Military Health Services. [highlighted result]

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2008/04/10

T Mhlahlo announces relay against crime during Imbizo week

Eastern Cape MEC for Safety, Liaison, Roads and Transport Mr Thobile Mhlahlo today announced that the Department of Safety and Liaison will host a relay against crime in June 2008. MEC Mhlahlo made this announcement at the launch of the South African Police Services (SAPS) Eastern Cape Men for Change Programme held at the provincial headquarters in Zwelitsha. The event which was attended by the Minister of Safety and Security Mr Charles Nqakula and Eastern Cape Premier Nosimo Balindlela, ... [highlighted result]

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2008/04/10

Economic Development to hold Youth Imbizo in Soweto during Imbizo week, 12 Apr

As part of the Imbizo Focus Week, the Gauteng Department of Economic Development will be hosting a Youth Imbizo in Soweto. The purpose of the Imbizo is to interact with youth about issues of Youth Entrepreneurship Programme and further engage on issues relating to women and people with disability. Local Government MEC Qedani Mahlangu will elaborate on other provincial government programmes aimed at empowering the youth in Gauteng. [highlighted result]

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2008/04/10

M Fransman on sale of public land review during Imbizo Week

MEC for Public Transport and Public Works, Marius Fransman last night committed his department to review the sale of public land in favour of affordable housing. The Imbizo was also attended by Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC, Whitey Jacobs, Community Safety MEC, Leonard Ramatlakane, Heads of Department and senior managers. Ravensmead residents said they have written letters requesting MEC Fransman to allow them usage of the school buildings for their businesses but to no avail. [highlighted result]

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2008/04/09

E Pahad to hold Imbizo in Sekhukhune during Imbizo Week, 12 Apr

Minister in The Presidency Dr Essop Pahad accompanied by Limpopo Premier Sello Moloto and Provincial MEC's will interact with the community of Jane Furse in Limpopo as part of the Government Imbizo Week. Under the theme 'All hands on deck for faster development' the Minister will give feedback to the community on the progress made in terms of addressing the needs of the community as expressed during President Thabo Mbeki's visit in 2005. Media are invited to attend. [highlighted result]

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2008/04/09

C Martin to address Imbizo in Colchester, 10 Apr

Eastern Cape MEC for Public Works, Christian Martin to address Imbizo in Colchester Members of the media are invited to attend an Imbizo gathering in Colchester, which will be addressed by Eastern Cape Public Works MEC, Christian Martin. The community and other stakeholders are welcome to voice their concerns with the MEC and government officials. [highlighted result]

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J Radebe, B Marshoff and S Mohai to host Imbizo in Free State during Imbizo week, 11 Apr

Free State Province-Bloemfontein: Transport Minister, Jeff Radebe, together with Free State Premier, Beatrice Marshoff and the MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport in the Free State, Seiso Mohai invite all media in the province to an Imbizo to be held in Qwa-Qwa. The entourage and media will visit transport service delivery points to examine and inspect end-user experiences at the Qwa-Qwa Drivers Licence Testing Centre, eNatis operations, the Phuthaditjhaba taxi and bus terminus and ... [highlighted result]

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2008/04/09

Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport on language policy at Imbizo week event

The African languages in South Africa are constantly under serious threat because there is no legislation that enforces their protection and usage, a meeting of authors, aspiring African writers and academics told the Minister of Arts and Culture at an Imbizo held in the University of Stellenbosch earlier today. They have asked Minister Jordan to set bursaries for aspiring African writers as a strategic intervention to ensure the development of these previously marginalised languages. ... [highlighted result]

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Government Communications on update of key events during Imbizo Week

* Minister of Public Enterprises, Alec Erwin is visiting Anglo Platinum mines. He will also meet with managers, mining union representatives and government representatives in the Province. * Ministers of Education and Home Affairs, Ms Naledi Pandor and Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will interact with the community of Enyandeni Great Place in the Eastern Cape as part of the Imbizo week. * Minister in the Office of the President, Dr Essop Pahad will visit the community of Makhuduthamaga village in... [highlighted result]

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