60th anniversary celebration of the Freedom Charter takes place in Ganyesa
The 60th anniversary of the Freedom Charter that laid the firm foundation for the present-day democratic and non-racial South Africa will be celebrated in Ganyesa, Kagisano Molopo Local Municipality tomorrow, Friday 26 June 2015.
Bokone Bophirima Premier Supra Obakeng Ramoeletsi Mahumapelo will deliver a key note address, highlighting the significance of the Charter.
The Freedom Charter was officially adopted on June 26, 1955 at the Congress of the People in Kliptown, as a statement of intent calling for a non-racial democratic South Africa and articulating important reforms and human rights thereby laying firm foundation for South Africa’s current constitution.
It was adopted by South African Congress Alliance, which consisted of the African National Congress and its allies the South African Indian Congress, the South African Congress of Democrats, and the Coloured People's Congress.
Members of the media are cordially invited to attend a media briefing arranged for 10am at the Tribal Hall before proceeding to cover the celebration that will take place as follows:
Venue: Ganyesa Sports Ground
Date: Friday, 26 June 2015
Time: 11h00
For enquiries, contact:
Mr Brian Setswambung
Acting Provincial Head of Communication
Office of the Premier
North West Provincial Government
Cell: 084 702 4501 or 076 012 4501
E-mail: bsetswambung@nwpg.gov.za
