MEDIA ADVISORY

Minister Sisulu to Meet Agricultural and Mining Community Sectors And Visit The Recently Bought Building From Eskom

23 May 2021

The Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu will tomorrow, 24 May 2021 meet with the Northern Cape Agricultural and Mining Sectors as part of the Department of Water and Sanitation pre-Budget Vote community engagement programme. The Budget Vote will be presented to Parliament on Tuesday, 25 May 2021.

Minister Sisulu is expected to brief all stakeholders including farmers, mining, municipalities and other water users about the latest developments regarding the Vaal Gamagara Bulk Water Scheme. The Scheme is very critical to the economy of the Northern Cape as it will impact all sectors including household use.

Minister will also use her presence in the Province to visit a building the Department of Human Settlements recently bought from Eskom. It is envisaged that the building will be used for social housing, student accommodation and office space.

The Minister is expected to be joined by the of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, and MEC of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Mr .

The media is invited as follows:

Date : Tomorrow, 24 May 2021

Time : 11: 00

Venue : Protea - Big Hole, Kimberley

Kindly confirm your attendance with Mr Amogelang Richard Moholoeng on 082 653 1682

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Enquiries: Steve Motale, Ministry Spokesperson on 083 784 0719

Issued by the Ministry of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Govan Mbeki House

240 Justice Mahomed Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria

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