Deputy President Mabuza visits the Eastern Cape Province to engage with Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders

Deputy President David Mabuza will on Thursday, 13 October 2022, visit the Eastern Cape Province in the Amathole District, to engage with Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders at the Provincial House of Traditional Leaders in Bisho.
 
The Deputy President is engaging Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Task Team established by President Cyril Ramaphosa, to address issues raised by Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership.
 
The Task Team is committed to develop effective and efficient traditional leadership institutions that are able to address the challenges facing citizens, especially those in rural areas. 
 
Through these engagements, the Task Team seeks to leave a lasting legacy of strengthened service delivery to rural communities including the preservation of cultural heritage and its wealth throughout the country. 
 
The meeting will be attended by, amongst others, representatives of the National and Provincial House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, Amakhosi and Amakhosikazi in the province, as well Local Mayors.
 
Deputy President Mabuza will be joined by the Premier of the Eastern Cape Province, Oscar Mabuyane, Deputy Minister of COGTA Obed Bapela, Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Mcebisi Skwatsha, together with Members of the Provincial Executive Council.
 
Members of the media are requested to cover the event as follows:
Date: Thursday, 13 October 2022                                            
Venue: Provincial House of Traditional Leaders, Bhisho                               
Time: 11h30 (Media to arrive at 11h00)
 
For more information and accreditation please contact, Sam Bopape on 082 318 5251 or Sonwabo Mbananga on 082 045 3963.
 
 
Media enquiries: Sam Bopape on 082 318 5251
 
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria