Minister Ndebele to hand over bicycles to learners in Jozini

6 May 2010

Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele, joined by the Chairperson of the
National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Mr Andile Lungisa and other partners will hand over bicycles to learners as part of the "Ride to school bicycle project" and also launch the Integrated Rural Mobility and Access (IRMA) project.

Details of the event are as follows:

Date: Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Time: 10h00
Venue: Jozini Stadium, KwaZulu-Natal

The ride to school bicycle project, an initiative of the NYDA, is aimed at improving mobility of female learners by providing bicycles to those who walk long distances to schools on a daily basis. This initiative supports the IRMA project of the Department of Transport aimed at rural transport development.

The primary objective is to improve rural mobility and accessibility to social and economic activities. Media are invited to attend. Please note picture opportunities. Journalists attending must confirm their attendance by no later than 12h00 on Monday, 10 May 2010 with Sello Tshipi at TshipiA@dot.gov.za or 073 498 6722.

Enquiries:
Logan Maistry
Cell: 083 6444 050

Sello Tshipi
Tel: 012 309 3846
Cell: 073 498 6722
E-mail: Tshipia@dot.gov.za

Issued by: Department of Transport
6 May 2010