MINISTER NKADIMENG TO LEAD DDM MINISTERIAL OUTREACH IN NORTHERN CAPE

To all media
12 September 2023

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Ms. Thembi Nkadimeng, will lead the District Development Model (DDM) Ministerial Outreach programme to Kimberley, in the Northern Cape on 13 September 2023.

This outreach initiative is part of a series of strategic engagements designed to address persistent challenges that impede the effective and efficient functioning of municipalities.

The Northern Cape’s targeted municipalities for this outreach include: Kai Gariep Local Municipality; Thembelihle Local Municipality; Kareeberg Local Municipality, GaMagara Local Municipality; !Kheis Local Municipality as well as the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality.

During this event, Minister Nkadimeng is expected to engage with provincial and municipal leaders in Northern Cape, as well as key stakeholders.

Please note that the session with the municipalities is not open to the media. However, following the engagement, there will be an opportunity for members of the media to have interviews with the Minister regarding the objectives and anticipated outcomes of this vital initiative.

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For media interview requests, please contact:
Neliswa Chiloane
066 333 0014

For media inquiries, contact:
Mr. Legadima Leso: 066 479 9904
Mr. Tsekiso Machike: 078 237 3900
Issued by the Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA)