Issued by: Office of the Presidency
26 November 2001
Deputy President Zuma and three Cabinet Ministers are to visit the Free State Province this week as part of Government's Imbizo public interaction programme.
The Free State Imbizo will take place on Wednesday and Thursday (28-29 November).
The following Ministers will accompany the Deputy President:
The Premier of the Free State, Winkie Direko and members of her executive council, as well as local government leaders will host the Deputy President and his delegation, and all three spheres of government will participate in the Imbizo.
The Imbizo programme is aimed at bringing government closer to the people, and to allow people to interact with senior government leaders and raise their views on governance and service delivery.
Areas to be visited fall within the Xhariep District. They include Oppermansgronde, Jacobsdal, Fauresmith, Jagersfontein, Trompsburg and Koffiefontein.
IMBIZO PROGRAMME
28 November 2001
09h05
The Deputy President and delegation will visit an emerging farmer's project in Oppermansgronde.
11h10
The Deputy President and delegation will visit the Landzicht Wine Cellar, Jacobsdal.
12h45
The Deputy President will be at Ditlhake Stadium, Koffiefontein for interaction with the Public.
29 November 2001
08h30
Visit to three households in Fauresmith.
09h55
The Deputy President visits the Jagersfontein Hospital.
10h40
Visit to Trompsburg High School.
11h45
Interaction with the public at Madikgetla Stadium.
14h50
Post-Imbizo Media Briefing.
Inquiries: Lakela Kaunda 082 782 2575
Zanele Mngadi 082 781 9332