Deputy Minister Narend Singh to launch the Working for the Coast Programme In Ethekwini

26 August 2025

The Deputy Minister, Mr Narend Singh, will officially launch the Working for the Coast (WftC) Programme on Friday, 29 August 2025 at North Beach, Blue Lagoon, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal.

The Working for the Coast initiative forms part of the Department’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), which creates work opportunities while tackling environmental challenges. The WftC programme specifically focuses on cleaning river embankments, waterways, and coastal areas to prevent litter and waste from entering the ocean, thereby protecting biodiversity, public health, and local economies.

The launch of the WftC in eThekwini signals government’s continued commitment to protecting South Africa’s coastline while creating jobs and building community resilience.

Members of the media are invited to attend the launch as follows:

Date: Friday, 29 August 2025 
Time: 09:30 
Venue: North Beach, Blue Lagoon eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal

To RSVP, please contact:

Paul Sigutya
Mobile: +27 72 921 4457
E-mail: Psigutya@dffe.gov.za

or

Kagiso Letsebe
Mobile: 083 439 9755
E-mail: Kletsebe@dfee.gov.za

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