Launch of Pacaltsdorp Satellite Thusong Service Centre
The Pacaltsdorp Satellite Thusong Service Centre will be officially launched on Wednesday, 18 September 2024, from 9:00 to 14:00 at the Tourism Information Building located on Mission Street in Pacaltsdorp.
The George Municipality’s MMC for Community Services – Social Development, Sport, Libraries & Customer Care Cllr Melvin Roelfse, the Executive Mayoral Committee members and invited stakeholders will attend the official opening.
Thusong Facilities are defined as One-stop integrated community facilities where the residents can access the needed government information, services and resources. Thusong Service Centre Programme is designed to bring government information and services closer to the people, promoting access to opportunities and contributing to improved livelihoods.
The Pacaltsdorp Satellite Thusong Service Centre the Facility will host the South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA), the Department of Labour, the Department of Home Affairs, the Department of Social Development (on a scheduled event basis) and the Community Development Workers (CDW), among others.
This launch coincides with the Annual Thusong Service Centre Week, which runs from 16 to 20 September 2024 nationwide. The week is part of Integrated Public Service Month, aimed at highlighting the essential role of Thusong Service Centres in enhancing community access to services and information about opportunities.