Tomorrow (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 implementing 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 (Map attached).

For media queries, kindly contact:
Bronwynne Jooste
Tel: 021 483 3550
Cell: 060 970 4301
Email: bronwynne.jooste@westerncape.gov.za
Website: www.westerncape.gov.za