The City of Cape Town in partnership with the Provincial Department of Social Services officially launched the Phakama Brick-Making Plant in Khayelitsha today 14 October 2005, as part of the City's Khayelitsha Poverty Reduction Programme (KPRP).

A three-year KPRP partnership agreement between the City, the ProvincialDepartment of Social Services and Poverty Alleviation and the Khayelitsha Development Trust was signed on 24 March 2005.

Executive Mayor, Alderman Nomaindia Mfeketo, said: "The challenge now is to transform this brick-making plant into an income generating initiative. The City will continue to support any initiative aimed atproviding employment that will enhance the quality of life of our people in the communities".

The City of Cape Town made available a site for the brick-making plant. Phakama Brick-Making Plant will pay a minimal fee of R150-00 per annum for leasing this land. This is far below the market value of the site.

The Provincial Department of Social Services funded an amount of R984 433.00 as part of the agreement signed in March.

Issued by:

Lisle Brown
Communication and Marketing
Media Liaison Officer: City of Cape Town
Tel: 021 400 3065
Email: media@capetown.gov.za

Media Queries:

Mandla Tyala
Spokesperson: City of Cape Town
Tel: 021 400 1320
Cell: 084 494 5479

Simpiwe Xako
Media Liaison Officer
Provincial Department of Social Services and Poverty Alleviation
Tel: 021 483 5445
Cell: 083 641 9694