President Jacob Zuma will tomorrow, 13 December 2012, officially rename the Bloemfontein International Airport to the Bram Fischer International Airport. On the same day, the President will also unveil the Nelson Mandela statue in Bloemfontein.
These events form part of the Government’s programme, led by the Department of Arts and Culture, to honour the heroes and heroines of our struggle for liberation, of promoting social cohesion, forging a common identity and common values for all South Africans.
Details of the renaming of Bloemfontein International Airport are as follows:
Venue: Bloemfontein International Airport
Time: 10h00
Details of the unveiling of the Nelson Mandela statue are as follows:
Venue: Naval Hill, Alexandra Road, near President Hotel, Bloemfontein CBD
Time: 13h00
Enquiries:
Bongani Majola
Cell: 082 339 1993
Zanele Mngadi
Cell: 082 330 1148
