Minister Simmers’ outreach headed to the Central Karoo Municipal District

On Tuesday, June 13th, Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, will begin his 2-day Central Karoo District outreach programme. During his visit, Minister Simmers will have engagements with the local municipalities, starting with the Laingsburg Municipality on Tuesday morning. This will be followed by visits to the Beaufort West and Prince Albert municipalities on Wednesday.

Apart from the engagements with the local government Minister Simmers will also hold discussions with the private sector in the region.

A Youth Service engagement in Beaufort West will take place on Tuesday afternoon. The Minister will conclude his first day, with a scheduled public meeting in Nelspoort.

Day 2 will include the ceremonial road opening of the N12, between Beaufort West and Prince Albert, as well as oversight visits of the department’s projects that are currently underway.

All media are invited to following:

Day 1:

Event:    Youth Services Recruitment Drive

Date:     Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Venue:   Thusong Centre, 3 Devries Street, Rustdene, Beaufort West

Time:     3pm – 4pm

Event:    Community Meeting                                  

Date:     Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Venue:   Restvale Primary School, 1 Bloekomboom Avenue, Nelspoort

Time:     5:30pm – 6:30pm

Day 2:

Event:    Road Opening (N12 – contract C1183)

Date:     Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Venue:   Km-marker 100, N12

Time:     11:30am – 12pm

Media enquiries:

Ntobeko Mbingeleli

Spokesperson for Minister Tertuis Simmers

ntobeko.mbingeleli@westerncape.gov.za

021 483 8067 (o)

061 447 7851 (m)