The Deputy Minister of Social Development, Mrs Maria Ntuli will be leading the provincial dialogues in Eastern Cape province. The Deputy Minister will listen to the challenges facing NPOs and also assist them to render efficient and quality services to the communities.

The provincial dialogues will culminate into the national summit to be held before end of August this year. To date the Minister together with the Deputy Minister hosted seven provincial dialogues in Limpopo, Free State, Northern Cape, Western Cape, Free State, North West and Northern Cape respectively.

Deputy Minister Ntuli will be accompanied by MEC for Social Development in Eastern Cape, Dr Pemmy Majodina. 

NPO Dialogue Programme

Venue: Coega Village, Port Elizabeth

Day One Programme

Date: 30 July 2012

Welcoming Remarks

Time: 14h30 - 14h40

Purpose of the day

Time: 15h00 - 15h15

Presentation of the District dialogue report

Time: 15h15 - 15h30

Address by Deputy Minister

Time : 15h30 - 16h00

Presentation from Partners (NDA, National Lottery and SARS)

Time: 16H00-17H00

Day Two Programme

Date: 31 July 2012

Purpose of the Dialogue

Time: 10h30 - 11h00

Presentation of District Reports

11h15 - 13h00

Plenary Discussions

Time: 14:00-15h00

MEC Response

Time: 15h00 - 15h30

Deputy Minister Response

Time: 15h00 - 15h30

Way Forward

Time: 15:30 - 16:00

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event.

RSVP: Mr Gcobane Maswane on 082 821 7410
 
Enquiries: Lumka Oliphant on 083 4848 067

ISSUED BY GCIS ON BEHALF OF NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT