Deputy Minister Swarts to host service delivery Imbizo and launch the E-Waste Recycling Programme in Bushbuckridge and Schoemansdal in Mpumalanga
30 January 2025
The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms. Bernice Swarts, will host a Service Delivery Imbizo in Bushbuckridge and Schoemansdal, Mpumalanga, on 31 January and 1 February 2025, respectively.
The Deputy Minister will also launch the E-Waste Recycling pilot project during these engagements. As part of the E-Waste Recycling pilot project launch, the Deputy Minister requests residents to bring their old and unused electronic waste, such as cell phones, computers, televisions, and other electrical appliances, to the Imbizo for recycling. The electronic waste will be recycled by EPR Waste Association of South Africa (eWASA) and E-waste Recycling Authority (ERA). Vouchers will be given and be determined on-site based on weight and market rates for each type of e-waste.
Deputy Minister Swarts will also use the Imbizo be raise awareness and highlight the importance of responsible and sound waste management practices.
The Deputy Minister will be joined by various prominent government leaders including:
Deputy Minister of Police, Mr. Cassel Mathale
Mpumalanga MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, Ms. Nompumelelo Hlophe
Executive Mayor of Ehlanzeni District Municipality, Cllr Terrence Shabangu
Mayor of Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, Cllr Matlanatso Lydia Moroane
Mayor of Nkomazi Local Municipality, Cllr Phindile Pertunia Magagula
During her engagements, Deputy Minister Swarts will also meet and engage with traditional leaders from both areas and also visit an avocado processing facility in White River.
EVENT DETAILS
Bushbuckridge Service Delivery Imbizo and Launch of E-Waste Recycling Pilot Project
Date: Friday, 31 January 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Venue: Mkhuhlu Stadium/Sportsground
Schoemansdal Service Delivery Imbizo Launch of E-Waste Recycling Pilot Project
Date: Saturday, 01 February 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Venue: Schoemansdal Community Hall
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Michael Mokoena
Mobile: 082 906 5795
E-mail: mmokoena@dffe.gov.za
or
Banele Mabena
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E-mail: smabena@dffe.gov.za
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