relations between South Africa and Mozambique
5 October 2006
South African and Mozambican governments have begun in earnest the
activities to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Samora Machel tragedy.
The late President of Mozambique and 34 people died in a mysterious plane crash
in October 1986.
A new library located in Mbuzini, has since been built by the South African
government. The library will officially be opened by Dr Z Pallo Jordan,
Minister of Arts and Culture and Ms Nomsa Mtsweni, Member of the Executive
Council (MEC) responsible for Culture, Sport and Recreation in Mpumalanga
province. The library will be opened on 6 October 2006.
The library is part of Government's Legacy Projects initiative, established
to redress anomalies in South Africa's heritage landscape. The library will
benefit the community of Mbuzini and, in addition to serving as a reference and
reading library, will house a collection of books in Portuguese as well as
books about Mozambique and its history.
Various activities have been planned to take place throughout October.
Another important element of the commemoration is the upgrading of the
memorial site, which was originally constructed in 1999.
On 19 October, an event will be held at the Samora Machel monument to
commemorate the 20th anniversary of the crash. The day's proceedings will begin
at 09h00. The Presidents of South Africa (SA) and Mozambique will
officiate.
Enquiries:
Jabulile Maloisane
Tel: (011) 235 4250
Cell: 073 004 8583
Email: jabu@reputationmatters.co.za
Sammy Mpatlanyane
Tel: (013) 766 5014/17/18
Cell: 0829230550
Andile Xaba
Tel: (012) 441 3010
Cell: 082 377 6627
Issued by: Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation, Mpumalanga
Provincial Government
5 October 2006
Source: SAPA
