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KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER FOR COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS 16 AUGUST 2009 7th WOMEN IN PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUMMIT PRESIDENT HOTEL, BLOEMFONTEIN: FREE STATE
Programme Director Premier of the Free State Province: Premier Ace Magashule Cabinet Ministers present Premiers and MECs from various provinces of South Africa Traditional Leaders with us here today Mayors and Councillors from various municipalities in the country SALGA NEC and PEC Members SALGA Senior Officials and Senior Officials from All spheres of Government Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen Dumelang! Avuxeni! Ndimatsheloni! Lotshani! Sanibonani! Molweni! Goeie naand! and Good evening! 1. INTRODUCTION It is a great honour for me to address the Women in Provincial and Local Government Summit, this evening. In the same vein, I would like to thank you for putting your commitments aside to witness this important occasion. The timing of this conference could not have come at a better time for raising the profile of Women in the Provincial and Local spheres of government. |
