Today (24 March 2017), Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will visit farms affected by the drought.
The programme will start at Voelvlei Dam, where the Western Cape Department of Agriculture is supporting the National Government’s ongoing maintenance to the canal system to stem water losses. Following this site inspection, Minister Winde will visit farmers along the West Coast to assess the impact of the drought on their operations.
DETAILS:
DATE: Friday, 24 March 2017
TIME: 9am
VENUE: Anyskop, before proceeding to Voelvlei dam. Anyskop Plaas co-ordinates: -33.636860, 18.773972
DIRECTIONS: Map to Anyskop Plaas
Bronwynne Jooste
Spokesperson: Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities
Responsible for Tourism, Economic Development and Agriculture
Western Cape Government
Physical Address: 142 Long Street, Cape Town
Tel: 021 483 3550
Cell: 060 970 4301
Email: bronwynne.jooste@westerncape.gov.za
Website: www.westerncape.gov.za
Twitter: bronwynnejooste