MEDIA ALERT

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING EVENTS:

SUNDAY, 15 AUGUST 2004 AT 10H00

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Safety and Security Mr. Bheki Cele will officially open District Road 903 at Shobashobane on the KZN South Coast.

As we celebrate ten years of democracy, it is places like Shobashobane that must benefit. Since the Shobashobane massacre, this area was almost deserted and community infrastructure such as schools, clinics and other institutions were left unattended. This had a negative spiral effect on many things, including the road network.

Lack of development activities in the area accelerated the rate of unemployment. But thanks to democracy, life here is now being restored to normality through programmes of organizations such as the KZN Department of Transport.

This road project was identified as a launching pad for development and job creation and has been completed at a cost of more than R1, 4 million with the department utilizing Vukuzakhe emerging contractors and local labour.

SUNDAY, 15 AUGUST 2004 AT 12H00

MEC Bheki Cele is serious about governments’ pledge to promote access to information and will officially launch his department’s door-to door information delivery campaign at Umzumbe on the KZN South Coast.

Currently, the monthly external newsletter of the Ministry called "Igalelo" is inserted into various news publications. This has resulted in a situation where people who do not have adequate access to the media are not properly informed of the activities and progress of the respective departments.

However, this is all set to change. MEC Cele wants these newsletters to be delivered door-to-door, especially in areas where people cannot afford to buy newspapers. In line with government’s "Batho Pele" programme and empowerment drive, this initiative will now not only allow more citizens of our province better access to information but employment opportunities will also be created in the process.

All media are invited to attend. Please note picture opportunities.

Journalists requiring transport must please contact Mdu Mswauli on 083 646 9726.

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