MEC Sakkie Jenner, MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), proudly invite learners, students, researchers and all interested people to visit and tour the facilities of the Western Cape Archives to celebrate the role of the Archive in the Western Cape’s history and heritage from 18 to 22 May 2009.
Some of the province’s oldest and most interesting records will be on display during this period which is also celebrated throughout South Africa, as National Archives Week. It however is essential to book a tour prior to your visit by contacting:
Siyabonga Ntamesi
Tel: 021 466 8122
E-mail: sntamesi@pgwc.gov.za.
As part of the celebrations a workshop on genealogy will be presented on 19 and 21 May 2009 from 8h30 to 12h00.
Those interested can contact:
Mr J van der Merwe
Tel: 021 466 8117
E-mail: jfvdmerwe@pgwc.gov.za
The media is invited to attend the official opening of the National Archives Week.
Date: Friday, 15 May 2009
Time: 10h00
Venue: Western Cape Archives, 72 Roeland Street, Cape Town
For media enquiries please contact:
Angus Flowers
Media Liaison Officer for Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation
Tel: 021 483 9800
Cell: 078 444 8509
E-mail: aflowers@pgwc.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport Western Cape Provincial Government
14 May 2009
Source: Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport Western Cape Provincial Government (http://www.capegateway.gov.za)
