The acting President of the Republic of South Africa Kgalema Motlanthe will, on Sunday, 21 March 2010 deliver a keynote address at the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Human Rights Day Celebrations in Sharpeville, Cricket Pitch near George Thebe Stadium, Vereeniging.
The 50th anniversary of Human Rights Day Celebrations this year takes place under the theme “Working together we can do more to protect human rights”. Through this day, we celebrate victory over the apartheid system and reinforce our commitment to human rights.
Acting President will be accompanied by the Ministers of Arts and Culture, Ms Lulama Xingwana, Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Jeff Radebe and other senior government officials. Members of the media are invited to attend the event as follows:
Part one:
* Catholic Church: Interdenominational service
Time: 06h00 to 09h30
Part two:
* Sharpeville Human Rights Precinct: Memorial session
Time: 09h30: Acting President will lead a wreath-laying ceremony.
Part three:
* Main event
Time: 11h00
Venue: Sharpeville Cricket Pitch, near George Thebe Stadium
For accreditation please send your names and identity numbers to:
Patience Mogomotsi
Tel: 012 441 3083
Cell: 071 6806 709
E-mail: patience.mogomotsi@dac.gov.za
For media enquiries contact:
Sam Bopape
Cell: 082 318 5251
Eric Mudzanani
Cell: 082 940 0927
For comments please contact:
Vusi Mona
Cell: 082 047 2260
Lisa Combrinck
Cell: 082 821 4886
Issued by: The Presidency
17 March 2010
