The day seeks to show the importance and the value of uncles and aunties in the communities and celebrate their critical role that they have in the families and communities.
Uncles and Aunties Day will raise awareness to the nation that in families the aunties and uncles are important in preserving the families.
Most of the foster parents are uncles and aunties and they are fostering the children to provide a stable family environment where the foster children can grow up in a normal family set up, learning of their family values that prepares them for adulthood.
The Gauteng Department of Social Development in partnership with the South African Appreciation Movement (SAAM) will embark on the campaign.
Actors such as Thembi “Mkhabayi” Nyandeni, Neo Maphaka of CJB, DJ moss H, and other celebrities will form part of the event.
The South Africa’s first ever Uncles Day was held in 2014 at the Ubuntu Kraal, Orlando West in Soweto and it was a great success and it was a real family affair that attracted young and old.
This is also an opportunity to network with like-minded uncles and aunties in a relaxed environment, while enjoying good music, listing to motivational speakers talks and mingle with different personalities. It will also promote positive attitude towards family preservation and strengthen the relationship between parents and their foster children. Media is invited.
The details of the event are as follows:
Venue: Johannesburg Zoo
Date: 27 September 2015
Time: 10am to 5pm
Enquirie
Thebe Mohatle
Cell: 0823731146 / 0716046096
Email: Thebe.Mohatle@gauteng.gov.za
