South Africa Government

07/20/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/20/2021 06:02

Minister Blade Nzimande visits Zululand District, 21 Jul

The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, will tomorrow, 21st July 2021, visit Ulundi and Nongoma at the Zululand District in KwaZulu Natal as part of the government outreach programme following the recent acts of looting and destruction of private and public property.

Minister Nzimande outreach programme is aimed at engaging stakeholders on the impact of the recent acts of looting and vandalism at Nongoma Local Municipality.

The Minister will also get a briefing on the vaccination programme rollout in the Zululand District.

Minister Nzimande will be joined by the KZN Human Settlement and Public Works MEC, Mr Jomo Sibiya ( Provincial Zululand District Development Champion), Zululand District Mayor, Cllr Thulasizwe Buthelezi, and the Nongoma Local Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr Albert Mncwango, Local Councillors and senior government officials.

MEC Jomo Sibiya will also receive his Covid-19 vaccination jab at the Mthashana TVET College.

Members of the media are invited to join the Minister and the MEC as follows:

Activity: Briefing on the recent acts of looting and destruction of private and public property and the vaccination programme roll out in the Zululand District Municipality

Date: 21 July 2021
Venue: Mthashana TVET College, Nongoma Campus Vaccination site
Time: 10h30

Activity: Stakeholder engagement on the impact of the recent acts of looting and vandalism at Nongoma Local Municipality

Date: 21 July 2021
Venue: Mthashana TVET College, Nongoma Campus ( Lecture Theater 03
Time: 11h00

Members of the media are requested to confirm their physical attendance by contacting Lehlohonolo Mphuti at 0619859474.

Enquiries:
Ishmael Mnisi
Cell: 066 037 8859