Economic Development and Tourism
Media Advisory

Secunda – Mpumalanga Finance, Economic Development and Tourism MEC, Sikhumbuzo Eric Kholwane will address the second South African National Apex Cooperatives (SANACO) Summit under the theme “Co-operative Enterprises achieve sustainable development for all” on Tuesday, 30 September 2014.

The summit seeks to encourage the growth and establishment of co-operatives, in order to amongst others, contribute to the achievements of the Millennium Development Goals pertaining to job creation and poverty. Furthermore the summit seeks to provide a platform for engagement with co-operatives, and also provide a platform to explore key trends and policy shifts in the development of co-operatives in South Africa.

SANACO, will during the summit, also launch the Youth and Women Co-operatives Structure in Mpumalanga.

Details of the Summit are as follows: 
Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2014 
Venue: Secunda Sasol Club 
Time: 11:30

ALL MEDIA IS INVITED

For media confirmations, please contact: 
Comfort Ngobe @ 082 412 1997

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Issued by the Communication Directorate 
Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism 
For media enquiries, contact: 
Mohau Ramodibe on 082 771 9950 | Thomas Msiza on 079 500 0137

2014