the Lukhanyi Municipality
29 November 2007
President Thabo Mbeki will, on Sunday, 2 December 2007, receive the First
Honour of the Freedom of Lukhanyi Municipality, at the Recreational Sports
Grounds in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.
In its resolution to honour the President, the Council recognised his
"prominent role ⦠in the establishment of a democratic South Africa [and] the
eminent services [he has] rendered to the Republicâ¦" The resolution affirmed
"the high esteem in which he is held" and accordingly honoured President Mbeki
in "sincere and grateful homage to him".
President Mbeki is the first serving President to receive the Freedom of the
City from the municipality.
Member of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Sunday, 2 December 2007
Venue: Recreational Sports Grounds, Queenstown, Eastern Cape
Time: 10h00
Please arrive at 09h30.
For more enquiries:
Sam Bopape
Cell: 082 318 5251
For comment:
Mukoni Ratshitanga
Cell: 082 300 3447
Issued by: The Presidency
29 November 2007
