Umgababa: The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will host its annual Government Exhibition Day (GED) in KwaZulu-Natal. The event aims to bring government services closer to communities, ensuring that essential information about government services is accessible to all citizens.

According to South African Government News Agency, the event will take place on Wednesday, 06 November at the Umnini Thusong Centre in Umgababa, starting at 9:30 am. This initiative underscores the government’s dedication to making crucial services available to remote communities. The GED will emphasize the role of Thusong Service Centres, which serve as a centralized hub for various government services.

During the event, community members will have the opportunity to engage in face-to-face conversations and access essential services. The Department of Home Affairs will provide assistance with ID issuance, birth certificate registration, and other identity-related services. The Department of Labour will offer con
sultations on labour-related matters, while SASSA will facilitate registration for grants, including social grants and inquiries on grants-in-aid.