Minister of Communications Ms Faith Muthambi will address the community of Ratanda at an Imbizo to be held at Heidelberg in Gauteng on Friday 3rd July 2015.

The Minister will also deliver a presentation on the critical role of the digital terrestrial television migration in unlocking economic opportunities for South Africa and talk about the National Development Plan (NDP) and its role in advancing economic growth and development.

The Department of Communication’s entities such as the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) and the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) will also give presentations regarding compliance and funding of community-based media. Other departmental entities including the SABC and the Film and Publications Board, and Brand SA will also be present during the Imbizo.


The Imbizo will be held as follows:
Venue: Ratanda Multi-Purpose Centre
Date: 3 July 2015
Time: 9h30 am

Media Programme:
11h20-11h50   Address by Minister of Communications
11h55- 12h45   Presentation by DoC entities
12h50-13h20   Youth Dialogue
13h40-13h45   Photo opportunity at exhibition walkabout


For enquiries: Mish Molakeng 082 469 3997

Issued by Government Communications (GCIS)  on behalf of the Ministry of Communications
01 July 2015