Date: Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Venue: Ha Nchabeng (next to Maluti shop), Masalleng village, Qwaqwa
Time: 09h00
Event: One Thousand Men’s March and men dialoguing on their roles and responsibilities in curbing the scourge of gender based violence in their respective communities.
Date: Thursday, 10 December 2009
Venue: Qwaqwa, Nelson Mandela Arena (University of the Free State)
Time: 10h00
Event: International Human Rights Day and the closing ceremony of 16 Days. President Jacob Zuma will make a statement against abuse of our women and children. He will also hand over houses in Qwaqwa.
See the programme for further details.
10 December 2009
Time: 07h00
Session one: Masalleng village, Qwaqwa
07h00: Unveiling of tombstones
08h30: Handing over of houses
Session two: Main event - Free State University, Qwaqwa campus
10h00 to 12h00
Programme Director: Ms Sisi Ntombela, MEC for Social Development, Free State province
Opening remarks
Welcome: Maluti a Phofung municipality Executive Mayor, Honourable Dr Mzangwa
Introduction of guests: Ms M Qabathe, MEC for Agriculture, Free State province
Message of support: Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga
Message of support: Minister of Police, Nathi Mthethwa
Message of support: First Lady of the Republic of South Africa, Makhumalo Zuma
Victim empowerment, care, prevention and protection: Minister of Social Development, Edna Molewa
Reflection on 2009 campaign: Minister of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities, Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya
Handing over of the torch of peace to Minister Sbu Ndebele by Minister Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya
Introduction of keynote speaker: Free State Premier, Mr Ace Magashule
Keynote address: President of the Republic of South Africa, President GJ Zuma
Vote of thanks: Thabo Mofutsanyane district Executive Mayor, His Majesty Mayor Mathokoana Mopeli
Issued by: Free State Provincial Government
8 December 2009
