The City of Cape Town will host two events tomorrow, 8 December 2013, as part of its commemorations of the late Nelson Mandela.
Special Council meeting
The City will host a special Council meeting during which the City’s elected representatives to pay tribute to Madiba.
Date: Sunday 8 December 2013
Time: 10:00
Venue: Council Chambers, 6th Floor, Podium Block, Civic Centre, Hertzog Boulevard
All media are welcome to attend.
Prayers on the Grand Parade
In line with the National Day of Prayer and Reflection, the City will host a prayer service on the Grand Parade. From 17:00, members of the public are welcome to join in an evening of song and prayer.
Date: Sunday 8 December 2013
Time: 17:00
Venue: Grand Parade, Darling Street, Cape Town
All media are welcome to attend.
Accreditation
The City of Cape Town has set up a dedicated Media Centre for all accredited journalists at the City Hall on the Grand Parade in Darling Street. Members of the media are welcome to use this media centre as a base from which to work. Media can obtain accreditation at the City Library/Drill Hall on Buitenkant Street near the City Hall, between 09:00 and 14:00 daily. From here, they will be directed to the Media Centre in City Hall. In addition, the Media Centre will serve as a venue for media briefings which will be announced ahead of the time.
Note to editors:
For more information please:
• visit the dedicated website: www.capetown.gov.za/nelsonmandela
• follow the City on Twitter: @CityofCT
• visit the facebook page: www.facebook.com/CityofCT
For all media enquiries, please contact:
Priya Reddy, Media Manager: City of Cape Town
Number: 084 549 3935
Email: Priya.reddy@capetown.gov.za
For interviews with Mayor De Lille, please contact:
Solly Malatsi, Spokesperson for the Executive Mayor
Number: 083 943 1449
Email: Solly.malatsi@capetown.gov.za
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Issued by: Integrated Strategic Communication and Branding Department, City of Cape Town
Media enquiries: Priya Reddy, Media Manager, City of Cape Town, Cell: 084 549 3935, Email: priya.reddy@capetown.gov.za
