The Department of Communications and Department of Military Veterans will be launching the Digitisation of the Military Veterans Heritage Programme on 26 April 2014.
The Department initiated the digitisation of the Military Veterans Content Programme to target both the non-statutory and statutory forces. The programme aims to record, profile and digitise the history and experiences of the South African forces.
This event, which is in line with the 20 years celebration of democracy and freedom, is aimed at honouring heroes who fought for the freedom and the democracy of the country by preserving moments that took place during their times of struggle. This auspicious event will be hosted by Ministers Yunus Carrim and Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. Distinguished guests will be honouring the event in support of the preservation of South African history through ICTs.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: 26 April 2014
Time: 17h00
Venue: Voortrekker Monument, Fort Schanskop Pretoria, Gauteng
GPS Coordinates: X 28.175867, Y -25.776350
To confirm attendance please contact:
Keitumetse Hlahatsi at Keitumetse@doc.gov.za or 0829223376 and
Sibulele Misani at Sibulele@doc.gov.za or 0827225520
For media enquiries contact:
Busiswa Mlandu at Busiswa@doc.gov.za or 0761232629
