1 December 2006
Theme "Stop HIV and AIDS, Keep the promise"
Kanyamazane Stadium, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Province
Cultural programme: 09h00 to 11h00
Programme Director: Mr Thami Mseleku, Director-General of Department of
Health
Ms Nomsa Mtsweni, Member of Executive Council: Culture, Sports and
Recreation
10h30: Welcome and explanation of the day's proceedings
10h35: Musical entertainment
10h45: Cultural entertainment
10h55: National artist
Formal Programme
11h00: Welcome by Programme Director
11h05: All guests requested to rise as the Choir leads in the singing of the
National Anthem
11h10: Opening devotion by the five Faith Based Organisations (FBOs)
11h15: Opening remarks by the Executive Mayor of Mbombela Local Municipality
His Worship, Councillor Justice Ntsibande
11h25: Welcome by the Premier of Mpumalanga Province, Mr Thabang Makwetla
11h30: Formation of the AIDS Ribbon by:
* Soul Buddies
* Local School
* Civil Society.
11h40: Lighting of the AIDS Candle and the Flame of Hope by the Deputy
President. Once the candle has been lit, a vocalist will sing "This little
light"
11h45: Expression of partnerships:
* Person affected by HIV and AIDS, Civil Society, Labour, Business
* Spoornet
* Youth
* United Nations
12h10: Introduction of Her Excellency, the Deputy President Ms Phumzile
Mlambo-Ngcuka by the Minister of Education Ms Naledi Pandor
12h25: Keynote address by Deputy President Ms Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
12h40: Vote of thanks MEC for Health, Mr Pogisho Phasha
12h50: VIPs leave stage and venue for lunch as choir performs one item
13h00: End of formal proceedings
13h00: Entertainment
Issued by: Department of Health
1 December 2006
