On Friday the 27th October 2017, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality (STLM) invited the community of Steve Tshwete to a Creative and Entertainment Industry Dialogue session. This event intended to engage with the town of Middelburg and find out what can be done to improve the Tourism, creative and Entertainment Industry. About 50 community members attended the session.
The attendees were invited to present their ideas propose changes in the area and how it should be implemented. It was unanimously agreed that the halls and community centers were not utilized fully for arts and culture programs and sporting events. We have tones of space and areas that can be used for activities, areas such as HEDC Centre, Mascot, Little Elephant, Parks Extension 7, Eric Jiyane Hall and old Police Station.
Mike Nkosi from STLM said that they would compile a report to form the basis for future decisions. He also said that an interim committee (task team) was then elected to help with product audit and help identify areas of opportunities.