25 May 2006
10 years ago, on 8 May 1996, President Thabo Mbeki (then Deputy President)
delivered his now famous "I'm an African" speech, following the adoption of the
South African Constitution.
"I am an African."
"It is a firm assertion made by ourselves that South Africa belongs to all who
live in it, black and white."
"It rejoices in the diversity of our people and creates the space for all of us
voluntarily to define ourselves as one people."
"I am an African. I am born of the peoples of the continent of Africa."
The Western Cape, together with the rest of South Africa, will be
celebrating Africa Day on Thursday, 25 May 2006, and at the same time the tenth
anniversary of our country's Constitution. Join us at the Cape Town
International Convention Centre for a free concert celebrating the cultural
diversity of Africa and South Africa.
Venue: CTICC,
Time: 18:00 for 18:45
Issued by: Office of the Premier, Western Cape Provincial Government
25 May 2006
Source: Western Cape Provincial Government (http://www.capegateway.gov.za)
