The President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Jacob Zuma will deliver a keynote address at the national Heritage Day celebrations to be held at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban on 24 September 2010. This year’s Heritage Day will take place under the theme: Celebrating 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup successes: our heritage.
In addition to President Zuma’s address, the programme features performances by some of the prominent South African artists. These artists are Debra Fraser, Theo Kgosinkwe and South Africa United. South Africa United is a first collaboration of its kind featuring famous artists such Danny Koppel, Steve Hofmeyer, Chomee, Abigail Khubeka and PJ Powers. In the spirit of celebrating 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup successes, there will be an interfaith prayer by leaders of different religious groups.
For accreditation, you are advised to reply by sending your name, identity document (ID) number and name of your organisation to:
Swazi Dlamini
Cell: 083 964 0961
Tel: 031 301 6787
E-mail: swazi@gcis.gov.za
Patience Mogomotsi
Cell: 071 680 6709.
Accreditation cards can be collected at the Durban City Hall from 22-23 September between 10h00 and 15h00. Please bring a press card or affidavit from editor to confirm employment by a media house.
Enquiries:
Eric Mudzanani
Cell: 082 9400 927
Vukani Mbhele
Cell: 083 3078 964
Draft programme:
Pre-Official Programme:
Programme Director: Mr Linda Sibiya and DJ Chetty
08h00: Multicultural street carnival parade
09h00: Performance
09h15: Performance
09h30: Performance
09h45: Performance
Formal Programme: Part 1
Programme Director: Rev V Mehana
10h00: Opening and Introductory remarks
10h10: Interfaith prayer by leaders of religious groups
10h30: Gospel singing and praising the success of the FIFA World Cup
10h35: Performance
11h00: Performance by Debra Fraser
11h30: Sermon
11:50: Closing Prayer
Formal Programme: Part 11
Programme directors: Mr Paul Mashatile, Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, Ms Weziwe Gcotyelwa Thusi, MEC for Arts, Culture Sport, and Recreation, KwaZulu–Natal province
12h00: Guard of Honour and Band deployed, South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Band Display
12h10: Pre-announcements for the parade
12h13: The SANDF announcer announces the arrival of the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr J G Zuma
12h15: National Salute (Guard of Honour presents arms, playing of the National Anthem, salute flight and 21 round gun salute)
12h17: Fly past
12h20: Military band performance
12h30: National salute (Guard of Honour presents arms and playing of the National Anthem)
12h35: The podium group is led to the stage by the Aides-de-Camp
Guard of honour and band withdraw
12h40: Performance
12h50: Welcome remarks by the Premier of KwaZulu- Natal, Dr Z L Mkhize
12h52: Messages of support by political leaders
13h15: Introduction of the President of the Republic of South Africa by the Minister of Arts and Culture, Ms L Xingwana
13h17: Address by the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr J G Zuma
13h45: Performance by artists’ collaboration: South Africa United
14h15: Vote of Thanks by the Executive Mayor of eThekwini, Councillor O Mlaba
14h17: Lunch
14h30: World Cup thanksgiving festival
18h00: Closure
