The Minister of Human Settlements, Lindiwe Sisulu, MP and Provincial MECs of Human Settlements will tomorrow, Thursday, 22 June 2017 visit Knysna to assess the damage and formulate a final response on housing challenges faced by local residents.

 At the recent meeting between the Minister and all MECs of Human Settlements it was agreed that an additional capacity which includes management of displaced people would be extended to the Western Cape Human Settlements.

Also expected to be in attendance are some members of the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements and Select Committee on Public Services and representatives of the South African Local Government Association (SALGA).

Details are as follows:

Date: Thursday, 22 June 2017 (Tomorrow)

Time: 09:30

Venue: Premier Hotel, Knysna (Assembly Point)

Media RSVP: Tebogo.mosima@dhs.gov.za

NOTE: Members of the media who need assistance with transport from Cape Town to Knysna are requested to confirm their transport needs by tomorrow (Wednesday), 21 June 2017.

For more information please contact Ndivhuwo Mabaya, Head of Communications on 083 645 7838 or Western Cape Human Settlements spokesperson, Nathan Adriaanse on 083 263 1720

ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

DATE: 21 JUNE 2017