Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson is expected to visit KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) on Monday to launch the next leg of his Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) listening tour.
Macpherson is expected to be joined by KZN Provincial Legislature Deputy Speaker, Mmabatho Tembe; KZN MEC for Public Works Martin Meyer; uMngeni Local Municipality Mayor Chris Pappas, and Deputy Mayor Sandile Mnikathi.
“As the Minister learned in the Eastern Cape at the launch of the EPWP listening tour, the programme has been plagued by allegations of patronage, corruption, and jobs being reserved for political party members due to the manner in which EPWP jobs are allocated.
“Through the listening tour, which will be rolled out nationwide in the coming months, the Minister aims to hear from communities about their experiences with the EPWP to bring attention to issues encountered within the programme. The tour and engagement with communities will also shape the Minister’s vision to reimagine the EPWP,” the department said.
The event will be held from 10.30am at the Howick West Community Hall in the uMngeni Local Municipality. – SAnews.gov.za
