MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT Building No 6 Private Bag X11304 Extension 2 Nelspruit No 7 Government Boulevard 1200 Riverside Park Nelspruit  (013) 766 0000 Mpumalanga International Tel: +27 13 766 6087 Republic of South Africa  (013) 766 6087 (013) 766 8252 International Fax: +27 13 766 8252

Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Litiko Department van umNyango Lekubusa Koöperatiewe Regering wezekuBusa ngekubambisana en Tradisionele Sake ngokuHlanganyela netebuholi bendzabuko neeNdaba zamaKhosi

MEDIA INVITE

PREMIER’S ANNUAL ADDRESS TO THE PROVINCIAL HOUSE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS

The Honourable Premier of Mpumalanga, Mr David Mabuza will deliver his annual address to the Sixth Ordinary Sitting of the First Session of the Provincial House of Traditional Leaders for 2013/2014. In his address the Premier will outline provincial government’s programmes that are aimed at assisting the Traditional Leadership institution and developing traditional communities. He will also outline his expectations on how Traditional Leaders can work with government to improve services to the community.

After the official address, Premier Mabuza and MEC Simon Skhosana will hand over five vehicles to members of the Executive Committee of the House of Traditional Leaders. Another vehicle will be handed to members of the Provincial Committee on Disputes and Claims on traditional leadership. The department will be handing over these vehicles to assist members in execution of their official duties.

The opening will be attended by amongst others, Members of the Executive Council (MECs), Traditional Leaders, Executive Mayors, and Councillors.

The media is invited to attend the official opening which is scheduled as follows:

Date : 22 March 2012 (Friday)

Time : 09H30

Venue: Legislature Chamber (Building 1) Nelspruit

Kindly confirm your attendance with Mohlalefi Lebotha on [email protected] or 013 766 6078 or 082 852 0502 on or before 20 March 2012.

Issued by the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Contact Person: Simphiwe Kunene - 082 413 3931

Date: 18 March 2013