President of the Republic, Jacob Zuma and Gauteng Premier, Nomvula Mokonyane will lead the National Youth Day commemoration in the province under the theme "Celebrating a Vibrant Youth Voice".
The event will also see the launch of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), a South African youth development agency resulting from the merger of the National Youth Commission and Umsobomvu Youth Fund.
The NYDA is aimed at creating and promoting co-ordination in youth development matters. The commemoration event will be preceded by a wreath laying ceremony in Soweto and a cultural programme in Katlehong.
Details are as follows:
Wreath Laying Ceremony: Hector Peterson Memorial
Time: 09h00 (Media to arrive at 08h30)
Venue: Uncle Tom's Hall
Keynote Address and Cultural Programme
Time: 12h00 to 15h00
Venue: Huntersfield Stadium, Katlehong
Members of the media wishing to attend the event are requested to forward their names and identity document (ID) numbers for accreditation to:
Tshegofatso Modubu
Government Communications (GCIS)
Cell: 083 276 0786
E-mail: Tshegofatso@gcis.gov.za
Linda Mbongwa
National Youth Development Agency
Cell: 082 315 3217
E-mail: Linda.mbongwa@uyf.org.za
Tumi Taunyane
Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation
Cell: 083 414 7049
E-mail: tumelo.taunyane@gauteng.gov.za
For more information contact:
Simon Zwane
Cell: 082 551 9892
Issued by: Office of the Premier, Gauteng Provincial Government
11 June 2009
Source: SAPA
