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The Public Service Commission in partnership with Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality to host the Citizens' Forum
at Nokaneng Stadium, to address issues affecting service delivery
20 March 2023
In the spirit of improving service delivery to address the needs of citizens and to improve the trust between citizens and Government,
the Public Service Commission (PSC) in partnership with Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality in the Nkangala District (Mpumalanga Province)
will host the Citizens' Forum on Friday, 24 March 2023 at Nokaneng.
The Citizens' Forum methodology enables the PSC to work closely with a particular section of citizens and relevant key stakeholders to
define the service delivery needs and collectively find solutions. The Citizens’ Forum aims to amongst others, evaluate service delivery
in the area; assess the delivery of specific service delivery programmes; improve participation in the planning and implementation of service
delivery programmes; and make recommendations on how to improve service delivery.
The PSC has identified the communities in Wards 25-31 to participate in the Citizens' Forum.
The PSC is of the view that the Citizens’ Forum will enable the community members to engage with various Institutions including Government
on issues affecting service delivery in respect of the following, but not limited to:
- Water shortages and poor sanitation;
- Lack of access to medical care services;
- Unemployment;
- Substance Abuse
- Skills Development;
- Bad road conditions and poor infrastructure.
Government Departments will be provided with an opportunity to outline their plans for addressing the service delivery challenges raised by communities,
showcase their services and provide assistance to the communities on-site.
An invitation has been extended to the Premier of Mpumalanga Province, the Members of Executive Council, Nkangala Local House of Traditional and Khoi-San
Leaders within Wards 25-31), Heads of Departments, Institutions Supporting Democracy and Institutions of Higher Learning. The PSC has also invited the Speaker
and relevant Portfolio Committees in the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature, to join the meeting as part of their oversight mandate.
The members of the media are invited to the Citizens’ Forum to be held as follows:
| Date: |
Friday, 24 March 2023 |
| Venue: |
Nokaneng Stadium, Mpumalanga Province |
| Time: |
09h00-14h00 |
For Media RSVPs Contact: Themba Gadebe on 081 552 6616 or Zodwa Mtsweni on 0765548890
Enquiries: Humphrey Ramafoko – 082 782 1730
Issued by the Public Service Commission in Mpumalanga
National Anti-Corruption Hotline: 0800 701 701
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