COMMUNICATION STRATEGY
SECOND NATIONAL IMBIZO FOCUS WEEK
07th - 12th APRIL 2015
Together we move South Africa forward
We are a Nation at Work
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Contents
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INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND .................................................................................................. 3
2.
CONTEXT ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.
STRATEGIC EMPHASIS............................................................................................................................ 6
4.
COMMUNICATION OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................... 7
5.
ENVIRONMENT AND CHALLENGES ..................................................................................................... 7
6.
KEY MESSAGES......................................................................................................................................... 8
7.
MESSENGERS ............................................................................................................................................ 8
8.
STAKEHOLDERS INVOLVED .................................................................................................................. 9
9.
MEDIA PLAN .............................................................................................................................................. 10
10.
PHASED COMMUNICATION APPROACH ...................................................................................... 11
11.
STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES .................................................................................................... 12
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SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................................... 12
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1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
1.1.
Izimbizo are two-way unmediated information sharing platforms – a dialogue
between government and people giving credence to a nation at work.
1.2.
The adoption of Izimbizo as a mechanism for communication between
government and its citizens bears testimony to government’s commitment to
uphold the Constitutional tenet of a participatory democracy where people can
voice their concerns, opinions and aspirations to their elected representatives.
1.3.
The Imbizo Focus Week approach principally heightens engagements
between Members of the Executive and citizens through maintaining
sustained and on-going communication platforms.
1.4.
In line with this approach, Cabinet resolved that Members of Executive would
undertake at least ten (10) Public Participation engagements (now re-defined
as outreach programmes and specifically Izimbizo) with the public, per year.
1.5.
The inaugural National Imbizo Focus Week of the current administration
followed successful National General Elections in May 2014 and was held
from 14 - 20 July 2014. The Imbizo Focus Week coincided with the first
International Mandela Day since the passing of struggle icon former
President, Dr. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. During that week, Members of the
Executive dedicated at least 67 minutes to clean-up our cities, towns,
townships, villages, schools and to beautify every part of our country. A total
of 48 events were held around the country led by Members of the Executive.
1.6.
At the Cabinet Lekgotla in February 2015, an analytical report indicated that
Ministers and Deputy Ministers had been able to host around 945 events
between June and December 2014. While this was a significant number,
deeper analysis indicated that many of these events were with sectoral or
departmental stakeholders many of which are based in urban or developed
areas and that inadequate attention had been paid to critical audiences in
rural and peri-urban areas, township as well as informal settlements.
1.7.
In keeping with sustained participatory engagements, Cabinet has approved
that the second National Imbizo Focus Week of the current administration
take place from 07 – 12 April 2015.
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1.8.
Happening on the heels of the State of the Nation Address and Cluster Media
Briefings, the week aims to heighten communication around pronouncements
made by the President during his State of the Nation Address.
1.9.
The Imbizo Focus Week affords Ministers and Deputy Ministers the
opportunity of doing this with South Africans from all walks of life, in
communities in rural and urban areas, in villages, in townships, in peri-urban
settlements and in informal settlements. This National Imbizo Focus Week
therefore, will serve as a major step in the overall post State of the Nation
Address (SoNA) communication campaign coordinated by the Department of
Communications (DOC).
1.10. The recent Cabinet Lekgotla of 3 – 5 February 2015, allowed Members of the
Executive, under the leadership of the President, an opportunity to take stock
of successes and achievements of government’s public participation and
community outreach programmes, including Izimbizo.
1.11. It was acknowledged that although progress had been made in the number of
events held and the engagement with key stakeholders relevant to
departmental portfolios, significantly more needs to done to reach out to
communities.
1.12. The National Communication Research indicates that the public views
government’s performance as inadequate in the following priority areas: the
fight against corruption; anti-crime initiatives; decent employment; and service
delivery. In light of this it is proposed that programmes and campaigns should
focus more attention in these priority areas.
1.13. The GCIS Izimbizo Impact Assessment Report of September 2014 finds that
most Izimbizo did not fully achieve community participation due to insufficient
time provided for “Question and Answer” sessions. The report also found that
Izimbizo contribute positively to changing perceptions and attitudes by
providing accurate information directly to communities.
1.14. Some of the consideration for credible Imbizo Focus Week activities include:
a. Meaningful interaction between government and the people of South
Africa. Unpacking the nine-point plan as announced by the President in
SoNA to ignite economic growth and create jobs thus securing public
ownership for the implementation of plans and programmes.
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b. The employment of platforms which adequately allow for public
engagement and participation (community meetings and dialogues),
without necessarily incurring excessive costs or resorting to mass
meetings.
c. The incorporation of government’s performance monitoring approach
through door-to-door visits, flagship projects’ visits, mall and taxi rank
walkabouts, etc. Outlining in detail the Operation Phakisa model of the Big
Fast Results Methodology which addresses national key priority areas
such as poverty, crime and unemployment.
d. Profiling achievements yielded from investment in youth employment.
e. The elevation of community radio and social media engagements to
complement the Izimbizo. Fostering a nation that is going the extra mile in
building a united, democratic, non-racial, non-sexist and prosperous South
Africa. Many such people or examples of such partriotic South Africans
exist in communities and many are linked to the programmes driven and
supported by government. They are best placed to tell their stories.
f. Legitimising the Izimbizo and other participatory mechanisms aimed at
deepening participatory and consultative democracy through a proper
issue management system for accountability and feedback.
1.15. The Imbizo Focus Week will facilitate direct, interactive and unmediated
communication opportunities for Political Principals to articulate messages
around the priorities of government as outlined in the SoNA.
1.16. Izimbizo allow leaders of government an opportunity to provide feedback on
issues raised previously and articulate clearly defined plans to address
challenges progressively.
1.17. Izimbizo present Members of the Executive with an opportune platform to
forge and strengthen social partnerships and in best cases, collectively find
solutions to specific community issues.
2. CONTEXT
2.1.
The government’s five-year theme “Together we move South Africa
forward” is a rallying theme promoting partnership and transforming the
country into a better place for all to live in.
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2.2.
The country is in the first phase of implementation of the National
Development Plan and Vision 2030, through the Medium-term Strategic
Framework (2014-2019). Implementing the NDP requires a multi-sectoral
collaboration between all sections of society and effective leadership by
government on matters affecting the country and its people.
2.3.
Significantly, this Focus Week comes almost one year after the national
General Election where the overwhelming majority of South African citizens,
through the ballot box, expressed their belief and confidence in this plan. This
is a critical context for the execution of the Focus Week as it provides the
opportunity to reinforce understanding of government’s plan.
2.4.
In SoNA the President painted in broad pictures the strategic focus areas
aimed at translating this vision of a better society into practice, against the
backdrop of an analysis of progress over the recent past.
2.5.
Cluster Briefings have drilled down and placed in the public domain, specific
programmatic interventions to make the plan the President outlined in SoNA,
a reality.
2.6.
The Imbizo Focus Week seeks to broaden and amplify these details and
coming after the Media Briefings during which some media may have
undertaken their own interpretations or analysis of programmes, will afford
Ministers and Deputy Ministers as well as Premiers the opportunity of
reiterating
public
statements
about
these
programmes,
correct
any
inaccuracies or misrepresentations which may have been made, and above
all, by first hand engagement with communities, build confidence in
government’s plan.
2.7.
The increased profiling of the SoNA will ensure revitalised communication
with all stakeholders in order to enhance the implementation of the National
Development Plan with the support of the public.
3. STRATEGIC EMPHASIS
Izimbizo is a unique participatory platform in the South African context. It
fosters public participation and a meaningful dialogue between elected public
representatives and communities. It is an essential element of governance
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and our country’s democracy – which entrenches the principles of
engagement and reconciliation for progress and development.
4. COMMUNICATION OBJECTIVES
4.1.
To mobilise the support of everyone to play their part and implement the
National Development Plan, and support Government’s commitments – as
announced by The President, so that the country moves forward to achieve
Vision 2030.
4.2.
To amplify and expand details of government’s plans for this administration,
and elaborate on SoNA pronouncements: “We are a Nation at Work”
4.3.
To promote social partnerships aimed at an inclusive economic participation
and universal access to quality service delivery.
5. ENVIRONMENT AND CHALLENGES
5.1.
A major communication challenge during this period is to show a
caring,
capable government that is working tirelessly to address the current electricity
constraints. Many voices portray Government as lacking in
managing a key
strategic service essential for socio-economic growth and little attention is
often paid to the overall medium and longer term energy mix government
has put in place, including explaining why nuclear power is a tried and tested
solution. There is a need for clear government communications on its
response to this challenge and a concerted voice that amplifies the massive
interventions it is putting in place to ensure a sustainable supply of electricity.
5.2.
The global economic environment, rising cost of living and its impact on South
Africa has had and will continue to dampen the mood of South Africans.
Unemployment is high and there are insufficient opportunities for all those
who are seeking them or who are qualified.
5.3.
The pace of service delivery may be slow in some areas and people living
there may be despondent or frustrated. Government in some cases is
spreading its resources and effort too thinly resulting in many people not
being reached by service delivery.
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5.4.
Mobilising societal participation across racial divides to foster social cohesion
- there has been minimal participation from minority race groups in the past.
5.5.
The sporadic incidences of attacks to foreign nationals.
6. KEY MESSAGES
Approved key messages will guide communication throughout the campaign and are
attached to this strategy as APPENDIX 1 including SONA 2015 Fact Sheet attached
as APPENDIX 2.
7. MESSENGERS
Primary
a. Minister of Communications as Principal Spokesperson for the Focus Week
b. Minister in the Presidency: Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
c. Deputy Minister of Communications
d. All Cabinet Ministers
e. All Deputy Ministers
f. Premiers
g. MECs
h. SALGA Chairperson
i.
Mayors
j.
Speakers
k. Councillors
l.
Cabinet Spokesperson
Secondary
a. Directors-General
b. Deputy Directors-General
c. Heads of Department
d. Municipal Managers
e. Traditional leadership
f. Heads of Communication
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8. STAKEHOLDERS INVOLVED
a. All Government Departments
b. All State Owned Entities
c. Provinces
d. Municipalities
e. Civil Society formations
f. Media
9. MEDIA PLAN
9.1.
An interview schedule will be developed to feature national, provincial and
community broadcast and print media to focus on the overall Imbizo Focus
week activities. While the DOC will develop an overarching media plan for the
Focus Week, individual Ministries and Departments should develop individual
media liaison engagements for their specific events.
9.2.
Specifically, every Izimbizo events should be linked to media interviews in the
relevant locality, particularly community media and consciously, community
radio programmes or interviews.
9.3.
From the lessons learnt in the July 2014 Focus Week, there are many good
opportunities to engage with community media as part of the Imbizo or
outreach event. Amongst which the following are strongly recommended:
a. Ensure that the Ministers and Deputy Ministers have included in their event
schedule an interview on a local Community Radio Station (other than where
such are not present).
b. Structured media doorstops as strategic moments in the programme and this
work best where project inspections or door-to-door campaigns have been
included in the programme.
c. Hosting of a mini-media briefing to close the day’s programme which offers a
“wrap-up” opportunity for community print and electronic media as well as any
larger commercial media to pose questions to the Minister of Deputy Minister.
d. Consideration to relevant structured media interviews, largely electronic but
also print, following the event, event to the following days afterwards.
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e. Photo story from the Communications Unit – the DOC has found significant
value in developing a photo story of the event including pictures of the day
with an editorial and commentary from the Principals to cascade both to
internal and external platforms at latest 48 hours after the event.
f. Engage the DOC Radio Unit for a telephonic interview with the Principal on
the event which can be used in the daily news bulletins which the DOC sends
to all Community Radio Stations countrywide twice per day.
10. PHASED COMMUNICATION APPROACH
10.1. Phase One: Content/Product Development & Partnerships – Development of
the April 2015 National Imbizo Focus Week Toolkit and cascading thereof:
a. Develop and distribute messages to government communicators (national,
provincial, local, internal) and other stakeholders comprising of the
Communication approach, key messages, Imbizo Implementation Principles
and Protocol, Imbizo definition, Imbizo Artwork, Sites for Consideration and
Media Plan.
b. Formal communique by the Acting DG of DoC to all Directors-General
cascading the approach to the Izimbizo Focus Week,
c. Media plan: develop a media plan; establish partnership with various media
houses including SABC for Live Broadcast.
d. Launch advertising and mobilization campaign.
e. Media monitoring initiated.
f. A highlight of the 2014 Focus Week was the launch event for the week. Plans
are being made in consultation with relevant Principals to have both a formal
launch event for the Focus Week on Tuesday 7 April 2015 and a closing
event on Sunday 12 April 2015. Specific details about these two events in the
week long programme will be communicated to all stakeholders once these
have been concluded.
g. Upon receipt of the notification letter from the Minister of Communications and
the Imbizo Toolkit for April 2015, Ministries and Departments, specifically
departmental communication units, to begin the development of the plan or
schedule of activities for the Minister and Deputy Minister for the National
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Imbizo Focus Week. The Protocol and Principles document as approved by
Cabinet in 2013 guides this process.
10.2. Phase Two: Awareness and Mobilisation
a. Media liaison: media briefing, interviews, opinion pieces, speeches,
advisories, statements (see media plan).
b. SA News: feature articles and coverage. Community mobilisation to events,
programmes and activities (calendar of events to be developed upon receipt
of programme submissions from all Ministers and Deputy Ministers and
placed on the government website.
c. Print: advertising to mobilise people to the local events.
d. Products: mobilisation poster/leaflet & awareness poster.
e. Radio: flighting of adverts to mobilise people to the local events and raise
awareness.
f. Strong use of community media, especially radio, TV and print.
g. Social media: use of social media platforms to mobilise everyone to
participate in Izimbizo.
h. Websites: Information published on Government and agencies websites.
i.
Distribution of messages – to government communicators (national,
provincial, local, internal) and other stakeholders.
10.3. Phase Three (During the Focus Week) – 7 – 12 April 2015
Community mobilisation or stakeholder invitation to events, programmes and
activities implementation. During this period, Members of the Executive are
requested to maximize impact by employing a “basket” approach – which is a
convergence of platforms for optimum impact characterized by the cardinal elements
including:
a. Door-to-door household profiling;
b. Walkabout or project visits;
c. Stakeholder dialogues;
d. Community engagements; as well as
e. Commercial and Community media engagements.
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f. Television (news coverage by SABC, ETV, ANN7 current affairs, including live
broadcast).
g. Strong use of community media, especially radio, TV and print.
h. Social media: use of social media platforms to publicise the activations.
i.
Media liaison: interviews, opinion pieces, speeches, statements.
j.
SA News: coverage
11. STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES
11.1. A sub-team of communication should be developed to implement a
communication strategy for the overall Imbizo Focus Week Programme. The
communication task team includes the Presidency, GCIS, CoGTA and
SALGA.
11.2. There should be Core Teams in all provinces comprising of the Offices of the
Premier Communication; COGTA in the province, Provincial SALGA and the
DOC Provincial Directorate.
It should report to the Provincial Head of
Communication. Metropolitan and District Head of Communication should be
the contact persons for the Izimbizo events at municipal levels.
11.3. The Protocol and Principles of Izimbizo should be clearly followed in rolling
out this approach. Special consideration needs to be given to the fact that
Izimbizo follows the prescripts of Intergovernmental Relations Coordination
and as such relevant Ministries need to engage with Provincial and Local
Government in developing an Imbizo Focus Week schedule.
12. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
12.1. Chiefs of Staff of Ministers and Premiers, as well as Heads of Office in the
Offices of Deputy Ministers, remain the principal accounting persons for the
outreach
programme
of
Ministers,
Premiers
and
Deputy
Ministers.
Departmental Communication Units (Heads of Communication) working in
tandem with relevant line functions are expected to develop a comprehensive
week-long programme for the Principal for submission to the DOC by
Tuesday 17 March 2015.
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12.2. Some of the criteria guiding where Principals opt to have their Izimbizo events
are as follows:
a. Sites requested specifically by a Principal for an Imbizo visit based on current
plans and programmes of a department in pursuit of specific Outcomes and
priority areas of government, specifically those announced in the SoNA or
described during Cluster Media Briefings.
b. The Provincial Offices of the Department of Communications have a calendar
of events through which they implement the development communication
programme of government aligned to the National Communication Strategy.
In the month of April 2015, Post-SoNA activities, including community
meetings, Town Hall meetings and Stakeholder Seminars will be implemented
and these can be addressed by Principals too.
DOC will send particular
invitations to Ministries.
c. A particular bias toward visiting sites which has been identified by the DOC
provincial offices and district offices through their local environment
assessment reporting processes as well as mutli-stakeholder engagements,
as hotspots or areas of concern.
d. Sites which best amplify or exemplify the specific portfolios of Minister and
Deputy Ministers and in the case of Premiers. The Provincial Programme of
Action announced in the SoPA.
12.3. The approach recommended for this National Imbizo Focus Week is based on
the “Basket of Events” approach articulated in the Protocol and Principles for
Izimbizo. This would include:
a. Walkabouts to meet Civil Society Groups or stakeholders, workers on
infrastructure projects, public servants on duty etc., would be noteworthy.
Community meetings where dialogues with communities take place to discuss
with communities progress and at such meetings, the recommended key
messages could be addressed. All of these should be supported by intensive
media engagements including interviews with both commercial and
community media on site or in communities.
12.4. In summary, events could take on the following forms or combination of forms:
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a. The convergence of platforms will optimize the impact and reach of the
Izimbizo. An analysis of the geographical spread of public participation
programmes, confirms not only an urban biasness of events, but also that
crucial corners and areas (rural and peri-urban) of the country are not
being reached.
b. The character and form of Izimbizo should display a rich mix of
approaches through which a broader spectrum of relevant audiences, with
a particular bias toward communities, is realised.
c. Content specific or portfolio led Izimbizo work better as the focus is
towards a targeted and captive audience however these should still be
complemented by walkabouts, community meetings or community radio
talk-shows. For the Imbizo to yield desired results local intelligence
especially the communication environment and delivery scorecards
become paramount during the planning phase.
d. Strategy informs structure in a sense that those portfolios that carry a
predominantly social driven mandates, such as the Departments of Social
Development and Human Settlement will always be prone to broader
community events because of the social issues. Equally, portfolios with a
developmental mandate such the Departments of Trade and Industry and
Economic Development will be biased to sector led events supplemented
by onsite delivery. Be that as it may the approaches are not mutually
exclusive rather complementary.
e. Leverage on beneficiaries to give traction to government messages.
Ensure that local beneficiaries are identified and given the platform to
share their testimonials and serve as third party endorsers.
f. The phenomenal growth in digital technology and the rise of social media
platforms over the past few years have revolutionised the way in which
people communicate and share information. This provides an opportunity
for two-way communication between government and citizens, partners
and stakeholders thereby increasing the frequency and speed of
engagement.
The following are some benefits to government of using social media:
a. Increasing government’s access to its audiences
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b. Improving the accessibility of government communication;
c. Allowing government to adjust or refocus communications quickly, where
necessary;
d. Improving the long-term cost effectiveness of government communication;
e. Increasing the speed of constituent feedback and input;
f. Reaching specific audiences on specific issues; and
g. Reducing government’s dependence on traditional media channels to
communicate with constituents.
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APPENDIX 1
SECOND NATIONAL IMBIZO FOCUS WEEK
KEY MESSAGES
BRIEF:
The Second National Imbizo Focus Week of the fifth democratic administration will take
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place from 07 – 12 April 2015 under the government’s five year theme: “Together we
move South Africa forward”. This is a rallying theme which promotes partnerships and the
transformation of South Africa into a better place for all to live in.
This Imbizo week follows shortly after the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on 12
February 2015 and the post-SoNA Cluster Media Briefings which makes it an ideal platform
to amplify the pronouncements of the President in his address. During the Imbizo Focus
Week political principals can therefore articulate messages around the priorities of
government as outlined in the SoNA.
As the current administration will be nearing its first year in office, this Focus Week will also
allow visits to, and interaction about, programmes, projects and initiatives launched since
May 2014.
Furthermore through the Imbizo Focus Week, government will have an opportunity to create
a better understanding for the National Development Plan (NDP) which seeks to promote
multi-sectoral collaboration.
Currently government is implementing the first five-year building block of the NDP known as
the 2014 - 2019 Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF). The strategic framework sets
detailed targets and indicators for the next five year tenure and clearly identifies roles, and
responsibilities for the implementation of key actions.
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KEY MESSAGES
The National Imbizo Focus
Week is your opportunity
to speak to political
principals.
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
We
have
recorded
a 
number of service delivery
successes since the 2014
General Elections.
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We
are
already 
implementing the NDP to
improve the lives of our
people.
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We must strive for a more 
inclusive economy.
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SUPPORTING STATEMENTS
The Second National Imbizo Focus Week of 07th – 12th
April 2015. will build on the successful interactions of the
Imbizo Focus Week in July 2014.
An Imbizo is a direct, unmediated communication platform
for communities to interact with elected public
representatives.
The Imbizo Focus Week will provide senior government
officials with the opportunity to assess progress made on
government’s priority programmes.
Izimbizo promote public participation in the government
programmes to improve their own lives and uplift their
communities.
Through these interactions, communities will get a better
understanding for the programmes mentioned in the State
of the Nation Address and the National Development Plan
(NDP).
Government launched the Back-to-Basics approach to
ensure that basic services such as water supply, refuse
collection, pothole eradication and electricity provision
happens at every municipality.
It further assists municipalities to develop new
infrastructure at a faster pace and to enable them to
improve operations, and maintenance of existing
infrastructure.
The Inter-Ministerial Service Delivery Task Team has also
been established by the Presidency to fast-track service
delivery in areas where there are bottlenecks, respond to
areas where there are service delivery problems and
ensure that service delivery improves.
The Department of Cooperative Governance has
developed the Integrated Urban Development Framework
which deals with the challenges facing urban
environments.
Government is currently implementing the first five-year
building block of the NDP known as 2014-2019 MediumTerm Strategic Framework (MTSF).
We are confident that the NDP, our road map to eradicate
poverty and inequality, will begin to bear fruit soon.
All South Africans should familiarise themselves with the
NDP so that they help us implement it.
The NDP builds on the substantial social and economic
advances made over the past 20 years.
Some of these advances ensured that millions now have
access to water, healthcare, education, housing and
many other basic services which they did not have before
1994.
Although much progress has been made in the first 20
years of democracy, the legacy of apartheid still lingers.
We must do more to eradicate the economic and social
legacy of apartheid.
The triple challenges of poverty, inequality and
unemployment must be defeated if we are to move South
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We all have a role to play in 
moving
South
Africa
forward.
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


Africa forward.
Decisive action is required if we are to bring about radical
economic and social transformation.
The status quo in which the overwhelming majority of
South Africans are poor and disadvantaged must change.
We must jointly build on the foundations of the past 20
years.
Much work still remains but through partnership,
government and all South Africans can jointly chart the
way forward to a better future.
Impediments to our shared future can be overcome if all
South African work together.
We call on the private sector and big business to invest in
the local economy and support government initiatives to
grow the economy.
Government will introduce further measures to speed up
the employment of young people, consistent with the
Youth Employment Accord and expand the number of
internship positions in the public sector.
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APPENDIX 2
Highlights of the State of the Nation Address
President Jacob Zuma delivered his State of the Nation Address (SoNA) in
Parliament, Cape Town, on Thursday, 12 February 2015.
“The year 2015 is the Year of the Freedom Charter and Unity in Action to
Advance Economic Freedom. It is the year of going the extra mile in building a
united, democratic, non-racial, non-sexist and prosperous South Africa. It is
also the year of rededicating ourselves to eradicate racism and all related
intolerances in the country. It is also the year of investing more in our future,
by educating our children and the youth about the rich heritage of this
country.” – President Jacob Zuma, State of the Nation Address, 12 February
2015.
The President unveiled a nine-point plan to ignite economic growth and create jobs,
namely:
1. Resolving the energy challenge.
2. Revitalising agriculture and the agro-processing value chain.
3. Advancing beneficiation or adding value to the mineral wealth.
4. More effective implementation of a higher impact Industrial Policy Action Plan.
5. Encouraging private sector investment.
6. Moderating workplace conflict.
7. Unlocking the potential of small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs),
cooperatives, township and rural enterprises.
8. State reform and boosting the role of state-owned companies, information and
communications technology infrastructure or broadband roll-out, water, sanitation
and transport infrastructure.
9. Operation Phakisa, which is aimed at growing the ocean economy and other
sectors.
EMPLOYMENT
Statistics South Africa’s employment figures for the last quarter of 2014 showed that
there were 15,3 million people employed in South Africa. Jobs grew by 203 000.
Investment in youth employment is paying off. The Employment Tax Incentive, which
was introduced in 2014, directed mainly at the youth, is progressing very well. About
R2
billion
has
been
claimed
to
date
by
some
29 000 employers who have claimed for at least 270 000 young people.
Government has thus far created 850 000 work opportunities, with a target of six
million work opportunities over five years. Government is poised to meet the annual
target of one million job opportunities.
Environmental programmes such as Working on Waste, Working for Wetlands,
Working for Water and Working on Fire have created more than
30 000 work opportunities, with more than 60 000 to be created during the next
financial year.
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ENERGY
Government is doing everything within its power to resolve the energy challenge and
deal with the problem of energy shortage in the country.
Government has developed a plan that involves short, medium-term and long-term
responses.
The short and medium-term plan involves:
• improving maintenance of Eskom power stations
• enhancing the electricity generation capacity
• managing the electricity demand.
The long-term plan involves finalising the long-term energy security master plan.
Eskom’s finances will be stabilised to enable the utility to manage the current period.
Government will honour its commitment to give Eskom around R23 billion in the next
fiscal year.
The “War Room” established by Cabinet in December 2014 is working diligently
around the clock with Eskom to stabilise the electricity supply system and contain
load-shedding.
Alternative sources of energy
Given the high cost of diesel, Eskom has been directed to switch from diesel to gas
as a source of energy for the utility’s generators.
Households are also being encouraged to switch from electricity to gas for cooking,
heating and other uses. The construction of the three new power stations – Kusile,
Medupi and Ingula – will add 10 000 megawatts (MW) of capacity to the national
grid.
Government has to date procured 4 000 MW from Independent Power Producers,
using renewable sources. The first three bid windows of the renewable energy
procurement process attracted more than R140 billion from private investors.
A total of 3 900 MW of renewable energy has also been sourced, with 32 projects
with a capacity of just over 1 500 MW completed and connected to the grid. Eskom
has completed the construction of the Sere Wind Farm, which is already delivering
100 MW to the grid.
In December 2014, government began procuring 2 400 MW of new coal-fired power
generation capacity from Independent Power Producers. The procurement process
for 2 400 MW of new gas-fired generation will commence in the first quarter of the
new financial year.
A total of 2 600 MW of hydroelectric capacity will be sourced from the Southern
African Development Community region.
Energy mix
Regarding the long-term energy master plan, government will pursue gas,
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petroleum, nuclear, hydropower and other sources as part of the energy mix.
Government is also exploring the procurement of the 9 600 MW nuclear build
programme as approved in the Integrated Resource Plan 2010-2030. Government
has signed intergovernmental agreements and carried out vendor-parade
workshops.
The United States of America, South Korea, Russia, France and China presented
their proposals on nuclear.
All these countries will be engaged in a fair, transparent and competitive
procurement process to select a strategic partner or partners to undertake the
nuclear build programme.
Government’s target is to connect the first unit to the grid by 2023, just in time for
Eskom to retire part of its aging power plants.
Regarding hydropower, the Grand Inga Hydro-electrical Project partnership with the
Democratic Republic of Congo will generate over 48 000 MW of clean
hydroelectricity. South Africa will have access to over 15 000 MW.
Support to municipalities
Government has provided funding for electricity in the following municipalities in the
2015/16 financial year:
• Amathole District Municipality, Alfred Nzo District Municipality, OR Tambo District
Municipality and Lukhanji Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape, and Umzinyathi
District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.
There are still 3,4 million households in the country without electricity.
LAND REFORM
More than 36 000 land claims have been lodged nationally since government
reopened the second window of opportunity for the lodgement of land claims in
2014. The cut-off date for applications is 2019.
Government is also exploring the 50/50 policy framework, which proposes relative
rights for people who live and work on farms. Fifty farming enterprises will be
identified as a pilot project.
In terms of the new proposed laws, a ceiling of land ownership will be set at a
maximum of 12 000 hectares (ha).
Foreign nationals will not be allowed to own land in South Africa but will be eligible
for long-term lease.
The Regulation of Land Holdings Bill will be submitted to Parliament this year.
Through the Land Reform Programme, more than 90 000 ha of land have been
allocated to smallholder farmers, farm dwellers and labour tenants.
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The process of establishing the Office of the Valuer-General is underway, which is
established in terms of the Property Valuation Act of 2014. Once implemented the
law will stop the reliance on the Willing Buyer-Willing Seller method in respect of land
acquisition by the State.
AGRICULTURE
Agriculture is a catalyst for growth and food security. Government is working with the
private sector to develop an Agricultural Policy Action Plan, which will bring one
million hectares of under-utilised land into full production over the next three years.
Government will promote the establishment of agri-parks or cooperatives and
clusters in each of the 27 poorest district municipalities to transform rural economies.
Initial funding of R2 billion has been made available for the agri-park initiative.
Government will further enhance agro-processing exports, which have been growing
rapidly, especially to new markets in Africa and China. For example, agricultural
trade protocols for the export of South African maize and apples to China have been
concluded.
The export of apples alone is projected to generate R500 million in foreign exchange
over three years.
Emerging farmers and smallholders
In the Vhembe District Municipality in Musina, the Limpopo Provincial Government
has supported the Nwanedi Cluster comprising 300 farmers growing vegetables on
just over 1 300 ha for commercial purposes. The cluster has already created more
than 2 500 jobs, as vegetable farming is highly labour-intensive.
MANUFACTURING
The Automotive Investment Scheme has unlocked private-sector investment of R24,
5 billion and generated exports of automotives and components of R103 billion in
2013.
South Africa has built a world-class auto sector on the African continent exporting to
over 152 countries. The leather and footwear sector has also grown to 60 million
pairs of shoes, and exports grew by 18% with significant benefit to the balance of
trade.
Government has committed more than R2,8 billion to companies in the
manufacturing sector, through the Manufacturing Competitiveness Enhancement
Programme. In turn, the manufacturers have committed over R12,4 billion in privatesector investment.
MINING
The implementation of a number of programmes under the Framework Agreement
for a Sustainable Mining Industry has caused relative stability and optimism in the
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mining sector, which is the backbone of the economy.
Mine Crime Combating Forums have been established in the North West, Limpopo,
Free State, Mpumalanga and Gauteng. Government will implement the agreements
reached with business and labour, including the consideration of a national minimum
wage.
Revitalising mining towns
A total of R2,1 billion has been ring-fenced to revitalise mining towns, with R290
million approved for informal settlement upgrading in Mpumalanga, North West,
Gauteng, Northern Cape, Limpopo and the Free State.
About 133 informal settlements are being assessed or prepared for upgrading
through the National Upgrade Support Programme. Some 32 settlements are being
upgraded and 87 housing projects are being implemented across the prioritised
mining towns.
Government, the mining sector and the Banking Association of South Africa have
signed a Social Contract for the development of sustainable human settlements.
Government continues to provide social development support within mining
communities. Other support includes technical expertise regarding Integrated
Development Plans and the development of Special Economic Zones.
The mining towns are also being assisted with implementing the “Back-to-Basics”
municipal service delivery strategy. Government is also reviewing the compliance of
mining companies with the 2014 Mining Charter targets.
Government has synchronised environmental impact assessments, water and
mining rights applications and has set a maximum of 300 days for all of these
authorisations to be issued.
Government will also establish a one-stop interdepartmental Clearing House to
attend to investor complaints and problems.
LABOUR RELATIONS
The Department of Labour will review the sectoral determinations of agriculture,
forestry, private security, wholesale and retail sectors.The Employment Services Act
of 2014, which formally establishes a public employment service, will be finalised.
The legislation also formally regulates the practices of private employment agencies
and temporary employment services, to prevent the abuse of unsuspecting work
seekers.
In addition, the Unemployment Insurance Act of 2001 will be amended to improve
benefits to beneficiaries and include public servants in the application of the Act.
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SMALL BUSINESSES
Government will set aside 30% of appropriate categories of State procurement for
purchasing from SMMEs, cooperatives as well as township and rural enterprises.
Promotion of youth-owned businesses
Government will continue to promote opportunities for the youth. The National Youth
Development Agency (NYDA) has disbursed R25 million to 765 youth-owned micro
enterprises in the last financial year nationally.
The NYDA has partnered with the Industrial Development Corporation and the Small
Enterprise Finance Agency to create a R2,7-billion fund for young people.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The National Infrastructure Development Programme continues to be a key job
driver and catalyst for economic growth.
Water is a critical resource for economic growth and a better life. Several projects
aimed at providing water for industrial and household use are in the implementation
or planning phases around the country.
Major projects include Umzimvubu Water Project in the Eastern Cape, Jozini Dam in
Umkhanyakude in KwaZulu-Natal and projects in Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga and
phase one of the Mokolo Crocodile Water Augmentation in Limpopo.
Progress is being made to improve the water supply to areas that had been affected
by shortages, such as Makana District Municipality in the Eastern Cape, Ngaka
Modiri Molema District Municipality in North West and Giyani in Limpopo, where
water was delivered to 55 villages in October 2014.
Broadband roll-out
The year 2015 marks the beginning of the first phase of broadband roll-out.
Government will connect offices in eight district municipalities. These are Dr Kenneth
Kaunda in North West, Gert Sibande in Mpumalanga, OR Tambo in the Eastern
Cape, Pixley ka Seme in the Northern Cape, Thabo Mofutsanyane in the Free State,
Umgungundlovu and Umzinyathi in KwaZulu-Natal, and Vhembe in Limpopo.
Government has designated Telkom as the lead agency to assist with broadband
roll-out.
Water conservation
Government has urged all people in the country to conserve water. Every drop
counts. The country loses R7 billion a year to water losses. The Department of
Water and Sanitation will train 15 000 artisans or plumbers who will fix leaking taps
in their local communities.
Roads infrastructure
The Department of Transport will spend about R9 billion on the Provincial Roads
Maintenance Grant or the Sihamba Sonke Programme. A further R11 billion will be
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spent on upgrading and maintaining roads that are not tolled.
Over R6 billion will be spent in 13 cities on planning, building and operating
integrated public transport networks during this financial year.
School infrastructure
Government will continue to improve the infrastructure in schools and highereducation institutions to create a conducive environment for learning and teaching.
Through the Accelerated School Infrastructure Delivery Initiative, which is part of the
National Infrastructure Plan, 92 new schools have been completed to date and 108
are under construction.
About 342 schools have received water for the first time, 351 have received decent
sanitation and 288 have been connected to electricity. Government has identified 16
sites for the construction of 12 new Technical and Vocational Education and Training
College campuses and the refurbishment of two existing campuses.
Work is also continuing to establish the three brand new universities, Sol Plaatjie in
the Northern Cape, the University of Mpumalanga and the Sefako Makgatho Allied
and Health Sciences University in Gauteng.
HOUSING THE NATION
Government continues to deliver houses to the people. By 30 September 2014, more
than 50 000 houses were delivered in the subsidy and affordable housing segments.
Government will also provide 5 000 housing to military veterans. It will also work to
eradicate the backlog of title deeds for pre and post-1994 housing stock.
Operation Phakisa
Government launched some innovative programmes to implement the National
Development Plan. Operation Phakisa is a results-driven laboratory approach to
planning and executing programmes. Operation Phakisa on the ocean economy is
aimed at unlocking opportunities in the shipping, fisheries, aquaculture, mining, oil
and gas, biotechnology and tourism sectors.
Government has committed R9,2 billion investment in gas and oil exploration in the
port of Saldanha as part of the Operation Phakisa initiative. Operation Phakisa on
Scaling Up the Ideal Clinic Initiative is aimed at promoting efficiency, effectiveness
and professionalism in clinics.
Government will now explore Operation Phakisa in the mining sector and also
partner with the mining sector to develop win-win solutions to beneficiate the
country’s mineral resources.
HEALTH
Over the past five years, government has scored significant gains in healthcare. This
year, government will launch a massive programme to turn the tide against
tuberculosis, with a special focus on three communities, offenders at Correctional
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Services facilities, mineworkers and communities in mining towns.
In fighting the scourge of HIV and AIDS, the state-owned pharmaceutical company,
Ketlaphela, has been established and will participate in the supply of antiretrovirals
to the Department of Health.
Move for Health Day
On 10 May, South Africa will mark the Move for Health Day, an international event
promoted by the World Health Organisation. The day also coincides with the
anniversary of the inauguration of former President Nelson Mandela as South
Africa’s first democratically elected President in 1994.
FIGHTING CRIME AND CORRUPTION
Progress has been made in fighting crimes against women and children. The South
African Police Service’s (SAPS) Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual
Offences Investigation Unit has secured 659 life sentences against perpetrators of
crimes against women and children.
Although the democratic State recognises communities’ right to protest, it appealed
that these protests should be within the ambit of the law and must be peaceful as
stated in the Constitution.
The police successfully brought under control 13 575 recorded public order
incidents, comprising 1 907 unrest-related and 11 668 peaceful incidents.
Corruption
The Anti-Corruption Inter-Ministerial Committee continues to intensify the fight
against corruption.
Government has introduced seven anti-corruption institutions and 17 pieces of
legislation intended to combat corruption.
In the 2013/14 financial year, 52 persons were convicted in cases involving more
than R5 million.
In the first quarter of 2014/15, a total of 31 public servants were convicted and
freezing orders to the value of R430 million were obtained.
To prevent corruption and promote ethical governance, President Zuma signed the
Public Administration and Management Act of 2014 into law, which among others
prohibits public servants from doing business with the State.
Rhino poaching
Cabinet has adopted vigorous and integrated interventions to combat the vicious
rhino poaching in the country. The interventions include continuous joint operations
with key neighbouring countries, improved intelligence gathering, and enhancing
protection in parks and provincial reserves where rhino are present.
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Border control and Smart ID Card
Government has made substantial progress in establishing a Border Management
Agency, to manage all ports of entry and improve security.
To further improve access to identity documents, citizens will from this year be able
to apply for the new Smart ID Card at their local bank due to partnership between the
Department of Home Affairs and some banks in the country.
BUILDING A DEVELOPMENTAL
In the 2014 SoNA, President Zuma said government would continue to advance and
improve the lives of people with disabilities. In December 2014, Cabinet released the
draft National Disability Rights Policy for public comments.
Back-to-Basics
Government launched the “Back-to-Basics” programme to promote good governance
and effective administration by cutting wastage, spending public funds prudently,
hiring competent staff, and ensuring transparency and accountability in
municipalities.
Cabinet has since approved the Integrated Urban Development Framework
announced in the SoNA in June 2014.
A BETTER AFRICA AND A BETTER WORLD CAPABLE STATE
To contribute to building a better Africa, South Africa continues to support peace and
security and regional economic integration in the continent. The African Capacity for
Immediate Response to Crises (ACIRC), of which South Africa is a contributing and
founding member, is now working.
The South African National Defence Force and SAPS continue to participate in
conflict prevention and peacekeeping operations in the continent. South Africa also
continued to support conflict-resolution initiatives in Lesotho, Sri Lanka and South
Sudan, led by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Economic cooperation with Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS)
partners was strengthened when the first two intergovernmental agreements were
concluded on the occasion of the 6th BRICS Summit held in Brazil in July 2014.
This was the Agreement on the New Development Bank and the Treaty Establishing
a Contingent Reserve Arrangement. Countries of the developed North remain
important strategic partners for South Africa through which the country is able to
advance its national and foreign policy.
South Africa has a valuable partnership with the European Union in amongst others,
the Infrastructure Investment Programme for South Africa valued at approximately
R1,5 billion.
The renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act beyond September 2015 and
a pledge to support African-led peace initiatives in the continent are among the
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significant outcomes of the United States(US)-Africa leadership Summit held in the
US in 2014.
At a multilateral level, 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the United Nations (UN),
which brings into sharp focus the need to transform the UN Security Council and
other international institutions.
Reburial of national heroes
National liberation heroes, Moses Kotane and JB Marks will be reburied in South
Africa in March 2015.
The South African Government has expressed its gratitude to the government and
people of the Russian Federation for looking after the remains of the heroes with
dignity for so many years.
“During this year of the Freedom Charter and Unity in Action to Advance
Economic Freedom, we rededicate ourselves to unity and hard work, to ensure
continuous success in our beautiful country.”
– President Jacob Zuma, State of the Nation Address, 12 February 2015
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Q&A – SECOND NATIONAL IMBIZO FOCUS WEEK
APPENDIX 3
QUESTION
What is the date of
National Imbizo
Focus Week?
What is the purpose
of Imbizo Focus
Week?
ANSWER
 National Imbizo Focus Week will take place from 7 to 12 April 2015.
What is the theme
for this second
Imbizo Focus
Week?





What is an Imbizo?

How are Izimbizo
monitored to
ensure issues
raised by


The week will provide principals with a platform to interact directly with South Africans,
gauge community issues first-hand and monitor progress of government programmes.
It will be characterised by door-to-door household profiling; walkabout or project visits;
stakeholder dialogues; community engagements; as well as commercial and
community media engagements.
The National Imbizo Focus Week will take place under the theme “Together we move
South Africa forward”. This is a rallying theme which promotes partnerships and the
transformation of South Africa into a better place for all to live in.
Further, the pronouncements by His Excellency the President in the SoNA 2015 as
well as progress since the fifth democratic administration took office in May 2014, will
serve as the backdrop for this Imbizo Focus Week.
Through the Imbizo Focus Week, government will also have an opportunity to advance
awareness and understanding of the National Development Plan and vision 2030
which seeks to promote multi-sectoral collaboration between all sections of society
and effective leadership by government on matters affecting the country and its
people.
Izimbizo…
o is a two-way sharing of information that demonstrates responsiveness to needs
o is a basis for sustained dialogue between government and people
o is a mechanism for fact-finding by government to align services with needs
o is a direct response to community issues and concerns
o reinforces a key pillar of a participatory and consultative democracy
Various government departments receive feedback and follow up on issues raised by
communities during Izimbizo.
GCIS is involved in this process and works with departments through the Senior
CONTACT
Mr Michael
Currin
CD: PLL, GCIS
Cell: 082 492
7896
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QUESTION
communities are
resolved?
Where can one
obtain more
information on
Imbizo Focus Week
ANSWER
Communication Officers who are based at the local level.
 GCIS has an online system to capture, monitor and report on issues and feedback
from Izimbizo.
 GCIS compiles quarterly reports that are tabled at Cabinet level to report on progress
and seek interventions.
 Information on Imbizo Focus week, including a calendar of activities planned, contact
persons, etc. will be available on the Government website www.gov.za
CONTACT
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PROPOSED SITES IMBIZO FOCUS EVENTS – 07 TO 12 APRIL 2015
APPENDIX 4
No
Province District
Municipality Area
Venue
Eastern Cape GCIS Director: Mr Ndlelantle Pinyana – 073 699 1683
Deputy Director: Ms Yolisa Blom – 072 130 9893
1.
Eastern
Alfred Nzo Ntabankulu
TBC
TBC
Cape
Comments (Why this site?)
Electrification post President’s Mr Mawethu Pinyana
pronouncement during SoNa
OTP - 0722504417
Recommended by OTP
2.
Eastern
Cape
NMBay
Port
Elizabeth
TBC
TBC
Contact Person
Mr Ndabuko Masumpa
Alfred Nzo HoC –
0834582536
Mr Ndyebo Kopo
GCIS – 0834649529
Presidential Siyahlola visit follow- Mr Roland Williams
up
NMBay
HoC
0794900009
Recommended by OTP
Ms Yolisa Blom
GCIS – 0721309893
Ms Puleng Kekana
GCIS – 0725085808
3.
Gauteng
4.
Gauteng
Director: Mr Peter Gumede – 083 570 8080
Deputy Director: Ms Gaynor Marshall – 082 870 9805
Metro
Westrand
Randfontein Community
Hall
Metro
Ekurhuleni
Soweto
Jabavu Hall
5.
Gauteng
Metro
Gauteng GCIS
Westrand
Westrand
Westcol
College
Service Delivery - Back to Basics
Tshidi Mokoka
0832972150
Small Business development and Robbie Senoelo
revitalisation
0836219533
Post
schooling
opportunities Tinyiko Molete
NSFAS, TVET Colleges, Artisan 0728911420
Training
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No
6.
Province
Gauteng
District
Metro
Municipality
Ekurhuleni
Area
Alexander
Venue
Sankopano
hall
Comments (Why this site?)
Contact Person
Crime related issues targeting Robbie Senoelo
community members
0836219533
7.
Gauteng
Metro
Tshwane
Hammanskr
all
Mandela
community
Issues of crime such as George Moeketsi
housebreaking and petty theft
0832736559
Free State GCIS
8.
Free
State
Unit D
Director: Mr Tshenolo Mokeyane - 083 255 0042
Deputy Director: Ms Lineo Sehlabaka – 082 773 9445
Thabo
Maluti
a Qwaqwa
Town Halls
Mofutsany Phofung and and Vrede
ana
Phumelela
9.
Free
State
Xhariep
Letsemeng
Jacobsdal
10.
Free
State
Lejweleput
swa
Matjhabeng
Welkom
GCIS Limpopo
Ikanyegeng
Combined
Cascade information around the Mamogolo Dirane
Roll out of Broadband as 0729286068
Announced by the President.
Minister of Telecommunication is
recommended for this area and
Small business because they will
be a lot of small business
opportunities once the project is
up and running, it will therefore
be vital that the community is
geared up to make use of the
opportunity.
This is a war on poverty site and
the Imbizo will serve as M&E on
Progress.
Minister of Minerals Resource to
share information around the
Revitalisation of mining areas as
announced by the President.
Cholo Mothibi
0794092906
Lehlohonolo
Manoto
0837323435
Director: Mr Thanyani Ravhura - 082 421 3461
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No
Province
11.
Limpopo
12.
Limpopo
13.
Limpopo
GCIS
Natal
14.
15.
16.
17.
District
Municipality Area
Venue
Comments (Why this site?)
Deputy Director: Ms Mmaphuti Mathatho - 072 126 1732
Waterberg Mogalakwena Mahweleren Sports field Service delivery
g (RDP)
RDP
Capricorn
Lepelle
GaMashite
Criminal tendencies targeting
Nkumpi
mphahlele
foreign nationals
Vhembe
Thulamela
Malamulele Stadium
Service delivery
KwaZulu- Director: Ms Ndala Mngadi - 082 877 9420
Deputy Director: Mr Malcolm Bagwell - 083 790 5604 or Ms Swazi Mtshali - 083 9640961
KwaZulu- Harry
Greater
Shayamoya Shayamoya The alarming rate of crime.
Natal
Gwala
Kokstad
community
Issues of Hijacking, Substance
hall
abuse, Unhappiness of
community with the police
protection etc. Minister of Police
KwaZulu- Ugu
Umzumbe
Mhlabashan Velabahle
The roll out to ensure all
Natal
a
School/
community members receive
Phungashe water is in progress. Minister of
Community Water and Sanitation
Hall
KwaZulu- Umkhanya Jozini
Manyiseni
Manyiseni
The community are lacking in the
Natal
kude
Tribal
provision of basic services, such
Authority
as water, sanitation and
Centreelectricity.
KwaZulu- Umkhanya Big 5
Nibela
Nibela TAC This is a remote rural area that
Natal
kude
seldom sees government.
18.
KwaZuluNatal
Umkhanya
kude
Umhlabuyalin
gana
19.
KwaZulu-
Ilembe
Maphumulo
Farazela,
near
Mozambiqu
e border.
Mathlungulu
Cross-border buying and selling
issues.
Contact Person
Reneilwe Moningi
0825919992
Reneilwe Moningi
0825919992
Eunice Nkuna
0825307193
Sabelo Ncwane
Nomzamo Zondi
078 674 2598
Sipho Khuzwayo
079 882 7502
Nomzamo Zondi
078 674 2598
Nduduzi Dlamini
0355738600
Lungani Buthelezi
0355620040
Mr Motha
0355920680
Service delivery protest over
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No
Province
Natal
KwaZuluNatal
KwaZuluNatal
KwaZuluNatal
KwaZuluNatal
District
Municipality
Area
Ilembe
Ndwedwe
Bhamshela
Ilembe
Mandeni
Water shortages due to drought
Ilembe
KwaDukuza
Taxi violence
Umgungun
dlovu
Umsinduzi
Willowfontei
n
24.
KwaZuluNatal
Zululand
Phongola
Phongola
town
25.
KwaZuluNatal
Zululand
Nongoma
Nongoma
26.
KwaZuluNatal
Umzinyathi Umsinga
20.
21.
22.
23.
GCIS Mpumalanga
27.
Mpumala
nga
28.
Mpumala
nga
Mpumala
nga
Mpumala
nga
29.
30.
Umsinga
town
Venue
Willowfontei
n
community
hall
Phongola
Community
hall
Nongoma
community
hall
KwaKopi
Director: Mr Tiisetso Ramotse - 072 219 5136
Deputy Director: Mr Jerry Nkosi - 082 316 5295
Ehlanzeni
Bushbuckridg Mkhuhlu
Mkhuhlu
e
Community
Hall
Ehlanzeni
Nkomazi
Schoemans Community
dal
Hall
Nkangala
Emalahleni
Witbank
Vosman
Nkangala
Emalahleni
Witbank
Correctional
Services
Comments (Why this site?)
water shortages
No signal for connectivity
Contact Person
Handover of computers by
Vodacom to the Youth Centre
Mbali Mwandla
0767946830
Social ills and domestic violence
Meshack Mdlalose
0788544261
Water shortages because of the
drought
Siyabonga Ntanzi
0797537061
Unemployment, poverty and
stock theft
Khethiwe Ziqubu
0334930761
Water Challenges:
Minister Nomvula Mokonyane
Joy Themba
073 078 7866
Water Challenges:
Minister Nomvula Mokonyane
Mining and employment
Minister Ngoako Ramothlodi
Inmates request to be addressed
by the Minister Michael Masutha
Joy Themba
073 078 7866
Nomhle Sibanyoni
076 249 6853
Nomhle Sibanyoni
076 249 6853
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No
Province
District
Municipality
31.
Mpumala
nga
Nkangala
Dr JS Moroka Siyabuswa
32.
Mpumala
nga
Gert
Sibande
Govan Mbeki
GCIS
Cape
33.
Area
Secunda
Venue
Comments (Why this site?)
Contact Person
during the pre SONA mobilisation
information session.
University of Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni- Nomhle Sibanyoni
Mpumalang Abraham
076 249 6853
a
Mbalentle
Crime
Vuyisile Cindi
Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko
082 482 3322
Northern Director: Mr Marius Nagel - 083 778 9179
Deputy Director: Charles Moeti - 084 390 4330
Northern John Taolo Gasegonyan Batlharos
Tribal
Cape
e
Authority
Office
There are service delivery issues Karen Foutie
pertaining to the operations at the 0795011334
hospital.
Crime incidents have increased
generally in the local municipality
due to increased mining activities.
Incidents relating to attack on
people of other sexual orientation
have been experienced.
34.
Northern
Cape
Frances
Baard
Phokwane
Jan
Kempdorp
TBC
The town experienced service Charles Moeti
delivery protest leading to the 0843904330
election
and
after
where
properties were destroyed.
Recent incident where leaners
raped and humiliated another
leaner.
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No
Province
GCIS North West
District
Municipality Area
Venue
Director: Mr Mareka Mofokeng - 083 382 5909
Deputy Director: Kagisho Merementsi - 084 818 0613
Ngaka
Mahikeng
Stadvillage/ Ratshidi
ModiriLomanyane Hall
Molema
ng
Comments (Why this site?)
Contact Person
Relevant stakeholders for our
Ministers portfolio are based
mainly around Mahikeng. This
could be an ideal site for the
official launching of the focus
week programme.
Ms Veronica
Moshwela
083 584 1065
Ms Fatima Modise
083 752 9707
35.
North
West
36.
North
West
Dr Ruth
Segomotsi
Mompati
KagisanoMolopo
Ganyesa/Tl
akgameng
Ganyesa
Community
Hall
There are burning educations
issues resulting from the merging
of middle and secondary schools
causing confusion and
uncertainty in that area.
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North
West
Dr
Kenneth
Kaunda
MaquassiHills
Lobaleng
Township
(Makwassie
)
Wolmarrans
tad
Community
hall
The Lobaleng community is angry Mr Xolani Mndaweni
about poor service delivery in
082 350 9872
their area, and unemployment is
very high among the youth who
resort to crime for a living.
GCIS
Cape
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Western Acting Director: Louis Botha – 073 427 1917
Western
Cape
Cape
Winelands
Bredevalley
De Doorns
39.
Western
Cape
West
Coast
Cedarburg
Clanwilliam
Dam
40.
Western
Metro
City of Cape
Mannenber
De Doorns /
United
Reformed
Church Hall
Clanwilliam
Community
Hall
Proudly
Farm Workers’ challenges and
wage disputes
Peter Titus
079 309 1374
How is the local community
benefiting from the dam
Peter Titus
079 309 1374
Gang Violence
Sikelela Zokufa
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No
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Province
Cape
District
Municipality
Town
Area
g
Venue
Manenberg
Centre, Hall
Comments (Why this site?)
Contact Person
073 772 6574
Western
Cape
Metro
City of Cape
Town
Khayelitsha
Eyethu
MultiPurpose
Centre
Crime and Commission of
Enquiry Report on Police
Mbuyiseli Boqwana
071 353 7690
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