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The Gauteng Provincial Government will launch the Kwa-Thema Multi-Purpose Community Centre on Saturday, 29 July 2006, as part of Public Service Week.

The MPCC will serve as a one stop service point from which communities can access various government services and products, and is one of many being developed nationwide.

The Kwa-Thema MPCC will be the first in the province to have an information kiosk where members of the public can access the Gauteng Provincial Government portal with information and services for the public. The establishment of the kiosk is in line with a commitment by provincial Premier Mbhazima Shilowa earlier this year which will see kiosks rolled out throughout the province as part of the provincial government's e-government strategy.

The MPCC is the 23rd such centre to be launched in Gauteng since 2000. MPCCs bring together local, provincial and national government services making it easier for residents to access services and information to improve their lives. MPCCs also include community-based organisations, non-government organizations , parastatals and business services.

Among the services that will be available at the Kwa-Thema MPCC are a clinic, housing services, municipal pay-points, home affairs, a library, a post office and a labour centre.

The Kwa-Thema MPCC is situated in the Kwa-Thema Civic Centre, which is managed by Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality and is easily accessible to nearby communities.

The launch of the MPCC takes place during the Gauteng government's Public Service Week, which is being held from 24 - 29 July 2006 as part of the Batho Pele revitalisation campaign. The week's activities recognise public servants' contributions in making Gauteng a better place and aim to boost service delivery even further.

Gauteng MEC for Health Brian Hlongwa and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan municipality Executive Mayor Duma Nkosi will speak at the launch.

Quelle/Source: African News Dimension, 29.07.2006