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EYESIZWE Contractor Development Programme is designed to create access to government work for emerging contractors and built environment consultants. Its empowerment objectives include an intensive training programme with industry partners like banks. Registration on the ECDP database on www.kznworks.gov.za closes on 16 April 2019. Previously registered contractors are required to re-register for the new phase. An awards ceremony will be hosted this week by MEC Ravi Pillay to recognise those programme participants who have moved up the grade with their businesses. MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works Ravi Pillay and mayors have been visiting communities across the Province to hand over 16 227 deeds to qualifying beneficiaries The Provincial launch of Phase 4 of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) takes place on Friday, 22 March 2019 at Esikhawini TVET College at 9am. Members of the public are invited to attend. EPWP is one of the largest public employment programmes in the world. In Phase 3, KwaZulu-Natal was the leading contributor nationally to job creation with 750 000 job opportunities. The national target for Phase 4 is 5.6 million. Public Works is responsible for the overall provincial coordination of EPWP. Track developments on Twitter #KnowYourEPWP

Zandile Stuurman (38), Olwethu Stuurman (11), Mbhekeni Singano (44), Thando Stuurman (4) and Nolwazi Stuurman (8) of Waterloo received their title deed from MEC Pillay and eThekwini Mayor Cllr Zandile Gumede last week.

The Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) entrance gate was designed by Siphephelo Mhlongo (Masters Graduate in Architecture in 2017). He was awarded a Public Works bursary in 2012. As a part of the Department’sinternship programme, Mhlongo was placed with Jeremy Steere Architects, where he developed the awardwinning design.

Anele Msomi (9) and Luyanda Msomi (13) from KwaNdengezi celebrate with their grandfather Mr TE Gumede who proudly holds the title deed to his own home. The home is now his asset to improve or even bequeath to heirs if hewishes.

Margaret Pillay of Everham Heights, Phoenix is flanked by MEC Pillay and Mayor Gumede at the communitycelebration in Waterloo.

Santha and Jayaseelan Maduray from Rainham in Phoenix withtheir precious document.