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MEC VUYISWA RAMOKGOPA TO LAUNCH VUL’AMATHUBA CAMPAIGN TO EXPAND
ACCESS TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES
Gauteng Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Vuyiswa
Ramokgopa will officially launch the Vul’Amathuba Campaign, a province-wide initiative
designed to bring economic opportunities closer to Gauteng communities.
The campaign seeks to connect job seekers, artisans, creatives, unemployed graduates and
aspiring entrepreneurs with tangible opportunities for employment, skills development,
business support and economic participation.
Working in partnership with the private sector, skills development institutions, business
support organisations and other strategic partners, the department has created a one-stop
platform where residents can access relevant information, networks, training programmes,
enterprise support and job opportunities.
Vul’Amathuba reflects the department’s commitment to removing barriers to economic
participation and creating an enabling environment for inclusive growth, entrepreneurship, job
creation and skills development across the province.
Launch details are as follows:
Venue: Constitution Hill, 11 Kotze Street, Braamfontein
Date: Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Time: 09h00 – 16h00
Requests for media interviews and confirmation of attendance can be directed to
[email protected] or 071133 3238
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For media inquiries and further information, please contact the MEC’s Spokesperson,
Danisile Sathekge, on 074 301 9454
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