The Deputy Minister of Energy, Ms Barbara Thomson and the Mayor of Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Cllr MR Ntuli, will lead the official launch of the Emapheleni electricity switch-on that takes place on Friday, 28 February 2014 at Emapheleni area, KwaZulu-Natal.

The Department of Energy is responsible for organising and coordinating official electrification functions and related ceremonies as part of the broader governmental stakeholder engagement process. These forums serve as a platform to engage and sensitize communities on programmes and projects that are geared to uplift the socio-economic well-being of South Africans.

The Deputy Minister of Energy will be the keynote speaker and will be supported by the Mayor of Mtubatuba Local Municipality.

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

SOURCE: South African Official News