29 March 2021

The Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Fisheries Ms. Makhotso Sotyu will on Tuesday 30 March 2021, unveil newly built and improved infrastructure at the Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve in Limpopo province. 

Implemented in partnership with Limpopo Tourism, the infrastructure development and improvements at Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve forms part of the R208 million worth People and Parks projects undertaken by the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries in the province. This included, among other things, the construction of a staff village, camping site, shared facilities, swimming pool, and upgraded water infrastructure.

The People and Parks Programme invest in infrastructure development and biodiversity conservation for economic benefits by ensuring that local communities are involved in the management of protected and surrounding areas, by promoting biodiversity values in the proclaimed protected and surrounding areas.

In the execution of the Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve project, at least 290 work opportunities benefiting women, youths, and people with disabilities were created for the local people. 

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the unveiling as per the details below:

Date:                Tuesday 30 March 2021

Time:                09:00

Venue:              Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve

To RSVP, contact Ernest Mulibana on 082 263 7372 or Peter Mbelengwa on 082 611 8197

For media inquiries contact:
Albi Modise
Cell: 083 490 2871