MPUMALANGA PROVINCE BEST IMPLEMENTERS IN EPWP

MPUMALANGA PROVINCE BEST IMPLEMENTERS IN EPWP

The Mpumalanga Province has once again proven to be the best implementer of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) as it has scooped six (6) awards at the National Kamoso Awards ceremony which held recently at the St George’s Hotel and Convention in Gauteng province.

The Province has received an award under the Best Social Sector project, Best Local Municipality, Best Innovative Social Sector, Best project under Non profit organisation, Siyatentela Maintenance and Best implementer under the National Youth Service (NYS).

"The public body and projects that will be acknowledged at this awards have greatly contributed to the creation of 1 017 265 million work opportunities across all sectors of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and all spheres of government in the 2013/14 financial year" said Minister Thulas Nxesi.

"You have been justifiably honoured by your peers who recognised the excellent work of individuals and organisations. You also raised the bar and inspired others to emulate the example" added Nxesi          

The National Kamoso Awards are the brainchild of the National Department of Public Works which has introduced to galvanise support for participation into the programme. They introduced in a bid to award best projects under the Expanded Public Works Programme. EPWP is a government initiative aimed at creating job opportunities and addressing poverty in the country.