The purpose of the summit is to ensure that all stakeholders are afforded a last chance to transform and input into the policy especially those who may have missed the series of consultations with other communities of the province. The summit marks the end of the public participation exercise, with workshops having been already held in 4 other regions of the Western Cape.
MEC Jacobs says, "Great strides have already been achieved in transforming the policy under review. The fact that we are now reviewing Draft No.18 is indicative of the enthusiasm and the will of our stakeholders to take ownership of the process and assist to transform the cultural landscape in the Western Cape." He says, "Last comments to the policy will be recorded and due changes accordingly effected before presenting the final Cultural Policy document to the Standing Committee on Education, Culture and Sport and to cabinet for approval and subsequent implementation".
All media is invited to attend as follows:
Date: Saturday, 5 November 2005
Time: 08:30
Venue: Ritz Hotel, Sea Point
NB: Those who are able to attend are urged to confirm their attendance with Nonkosi Dyan at 021 483 9515 or 084 706 3872. Please also report at the Media Desk on arrival.
Issued by:
Mandla Yeki
Spokesperson: Ministry Cultural Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation
Tel: 021 483 9804 or 082 5533477
Email: myeki@pgwc.gov.za
Protea Assurance Building, Green Market Square, Cape Town, 8001
