unveiling of the Nkangala Cenotaph: 21 March 2006 (Witbank, Nkangala
Region)
14 March 2006
Mpumalanga Province, through the Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation
in conjunction with the Emalahleni Municipality, will be hosting the
above-mentioned events.
Cenotaph unveiling
The province embarked on a project to construct a cenotaph in each region of
the three regions. The intention is to honour Mpumalanga heroes and heroines
who died fighting for freedom and democracy. This is done in line with the
Freedom Park initiative.
The cenotaph programme will commence at Lynnville Hall in Witbank from 08h30
where families of the deceased will be addressed, then VIPs and families will
proceed to the cenotaph site where laying of wreaths, rituals practices and
prayers will be done. Then the Mpumalanga Premier Thabang Makwetla and MEC
Nomsa Mtsweni and Dr Wally Serote of the Freedom Park will officially unveil
the cenotaph. About 115 names will be put on the plaque; however provision will
be made should there be other name that surfaces later in the future
consultation.
The cenotaph epitaph
"We, the people of Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, are humbled by the
supreme price that you, our heroes and heroines' paid during the prosecution of
our struggle for democracy, non-racism, human rights, gender equality and
justice for all. We pledge ourselves to continue the struggle for the
realisation of our people's cherished vision: "A better life for all"
Human Rights Day celebration
The event will start at 11h00, at the Atlantic Stadium in Witbank. The 46th
years of the commemoration of Sharpsville and the celebration of the human
rights will be targeting a multi cultural audience with an effort to ensure
reconciliation and social cohesion. The Premier of the province, TSP Makwetla,
accompanied by his Cabinet including the hosting MEC for Culture, Sport and
Recreation Nomsa Mtsweni will deliver a keynote address to thousands expected
people of the province. Messages of support will be coming form various
national and provincial structures, all in an effort to foster unity and
advocate for human rights.
Excitement to the crowd will be injected by the presence and performance of
well know artists such as Dozi, Mzwakhe, Nontando, Mafikizolo and PJ Powers,
local artists would have entertained the early birds around 08h30 - 11h00 with
their cultural performances. All are invited.
Enquiries:
Sammy Mpatlanyane
Tel: (013) 766 5014
Cell: 082 923 0550
E-mail: shmpat@nel.mpu.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Culture Sport and Recreation, Mpumalanga Provincial
Government
14 March 2006
