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Balindlela's Department upgrades Sport facilities in Qumbu, Tsolo and Mt Frere
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MEDIA RELEASE
 FOR IMMEDIATE USE
 18 MAY 2001

BALINDLELAS DEPARTMENT UPGRADES SPORT FACILITIES IN QUMBU, TSOLO AND MT FRERE

The Eastern Cape Government through the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture is engaged in upgrading of Sport and Recreation 
facilities in Qumbu, Tsolo and Mt Frere. Mrs Balindlelas Department objective is to develop rural areas of the province. Mrs Balindlela 
believes that the plan will reduce crime in these areas.

The Department has put aside more than R1,3 million for the upgrading and construction of sport facilities in the areas. The amount also 
includes the leveling of grounds and the development of Village Greens. R500 000 has been taken from poverty alleviation programme to 
upgrade the multipurpose facility in Tsolo. The facility was constructed by the National Department of Sport and Recreation with an amount 
of R350 000. An amount of one million has been put aside to construct Qumbu and Mt Frere multipurpose facilities at R500 000 each. R52 000 
is to develop Village Sport Council at Bele-Zingcuka location in Tsolo. The area covers a wide range of communities in Tsolo. R3000 000 is 
to level grounds and build change rooms at Mchathu and Ngcele location in Tsolo.This is partnership with Local Municipality.

Mrs Balindlela on behalf of the Department expressed sincere words of appreciation to Mr Mkhululi Nkwelo of Queenrose Supermarket who 
contributes R25 000 towards Sport and Recreation development each year. Mr Samkelo Madala of Squares Convenient Shop who also sponsors 
Sport Tournaments every year. The two are from Tsolo.

Issued by Communications Division

Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture

Inquiries :Masiza Mazizi
 Tel.:040-6095870/9
 Fax:040-6350603
 Cell:0823787847

Issued by Department of Sport, Recreation, Art and Culture
 Communications Officer Masiza Mazizi  040  6095870 / 082 378 7847,Fax:040  6350 603

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