Cluster media briefings on implementation of Programme of Action: 9 - 12 May

8 May 2006

Government will hold Cluster Media Briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for 2006 in Pretoria and Cape Town from 9 – 12 May 2006. These will be the first report back since the State of the Nation Address this year.

The publication of government’s programme of action was initiated in May 2004 when the government set out its programme for that year. The report on implementation is updated in line with the bimonthly cycle of reporting by clusters to Cabinet. This will allow the public to continue to follow progress in the implementation of government’s programme of action.

The briefings will take place at the Room 159, Union Buildings, Pretoria and Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town.

Briefing schedule:

Tuesday , 9 May 2006
Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town
13h30 – 15h00: Economic Investment and Employment Cluster
Minister Alec Erwin

Wednesday, 10 May 2006
Room 159, Union Buildings, Pretoria
10h30 – 12h00: International Relations Peace and Security Cluster (To be confirmed)

Thursday, 11 May 2006
Room 159, Union Buildings, Pretoria
10h30 – 12h00: Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster
Minister Charles Nqakula

12h30 – 14h00: Social Cluster
Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang

Friday, 12 May 2006
Room 159, Union Buildings, Pretoria
08h30- 10h00: Governance and Administration Cluster
Minister Fraser Moleketi

There will be a video Link up Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town.

Enquiries
Harold Maloka
Cell: 082 847 9799

Colin Cruywagen
Cell: 082 377 9916

Issued by: Government Communications (GCIS)