South Africa commemorates the first anniversary of the passing of Nelson Mandela
On 5 December 2014 South Africa will commemorate the first anniversary of former President Nelson Mandela’s passing. The ceremony will take place in three sessions at Freedom Park and Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Members of the public are requested to wear their favourite Mandela print T-shirts as a way of remembering his life. Share pictures on twitter using the hashtag #RememberMandela or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGovernmentZA%2Fposts%2F10152373251056222%3A0
Members of media invited as follows. Those with no accreditation cards will be restricted to attend the event.
Media programme
Part one: Religious ceremonies
Venue: Freedom Park
Time: 05h00 – 06h30
N.B! This part is open to all media. Stand up positions will be provided for the event.
Part two: Wreath laying ceremony
Venue: Union Buildings
Time: 07h00 – 08h00
Members of the public are advised to lay their wreath from 09h00 till afternoon.
Part three: Main event
Venue: Freedom Park
Time: 09h00 – 13h00
09h00-09h30: Arrival of guests
09h45-10h00: Arrival of political principals
09h56:53: Bell ring
10h00-10h03: Moment of silence
10h03-10h08: Singing of National Anthem
10h10-10h25: Welcoming Remarks
11h30-12h30: Keynote Address by the Acting President
12h50-13h00: Photo opportunity
N.B! The main event is not open to media. The SABC will be the host broadcast, pool feed will be provided to other broadcasters. Photographers will only be allowed to capture the arrival.
Enquiries:
Lumka Oliphant
Cell: 083 4848 067
E-mail: LumkaO@gmail.com
Contact for media accreditation and logistics
Ms Tshegofatso Modubu
Cell: 083 276 0786
E-mail: Tshegofatso@doc.gov.za
