Gauteng will join the rest of South Africa in celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the Women’s Day at its provincial event to be held at the Union Buildings on Tuesday, 9 August 2011.
Premier Nomvula Mokonyane will take a lead in remembering the over 20 000 women who, in 1956, took it upon themselves to challenge the apartheid system and marched to the Union Buildings.
Following the recent passing of her mentor Mama Albertina Sisulu, the Premier is expected to touch on efforts to maintain the legacy of such women who availed themselves to help other (young) women.
She is also expected to outline the government’s commitment to advance the development of women and reflect on the achievements made.
Please note that media accreditation is now available for collection at the Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation at 38 Rissik Street- Corner Market Street in Johannesburg.
For collection please call Mpolokeng Moloi on: 011 355 2623 or mpolokeng.moloi@gauteng.gov.za
Women’s Day programme
9 August 2011
Union Buildings South Lawns
09h00 – 10h50
- Performance by DJ Lady DK / Masibesoke Ndebele Traditional Group / Space Town
- Entertainment
- Service Delivery Expo walk about by Premier, MEC and Executive Mayor of COT.
Programme director: MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Mr Lebogang Maile
11h00
- Singing of the National Anthem by Jacaranda Children’s Choir
- Performance by Masupatsela
- Welcome address by the City of Tshwane’s Executive Mayor, Clr. K Ramokgopa
- Performance by Rebecca Malope
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Messages of Support by Political Organisations
- Freedom Front
- IFP
- ACDP
- COPE
- DA
- Performance by Abigail Kubheka
- ANC
- Performance by PJ Powers
- Performance by Indian Dance Group
14h00: Keynote address by the Premier of Gauteng, Ms. N Mokonyane
14h30: Performance by: Mahotella Queens
- Vote of Thanks by the Progressive Women’s Movement
- Performance by: Siphokazi
- Final announcements
16h00: End of the programme
For media enquiries contact:
Nomazwe Ntlokwana
Cell: 083 507 8068
Tel: 011 355 2578
E-mail: nomazwe.ntlokwana@gauteng.gov.za
