Government through the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) will on Tuesday, 09 April 2024 officially launch the national Freedom Month in celebrating 30 Years of Democracy at the Freedom Park & Museum Amphitheatre. The year’s celebrations are held under the theme, “30 Years of Democracy, Partnership and Growth”.
Hosted in collaboration with Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) and the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation (GPSACR), Government will as part of the national launch unveil the 30 years of Democracy official logo and outline the overall programmes for the month of April and throughout the year.
Led by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Government will also host a national dialogue on 30 years of Democracy at the Auditorium later in the afternoon. During the dialogue, academia, and representatives from business, labour, civil society, and media will deliberate on both successes and challenges of the past 3 decades of the country’s democracy and freedom.
Government will kick-start the 2024 national Freedom Month launch with a 3.8km carnival and colourful parade showcasing the country’s unique and cultural diversity through dance, large 3D costumes, acrobats, and an eclectic mix of melodies from the Church Square to the Freedom Park at 07h00.
NB-: Carnival Route - Exit Church Square via Paul Kruger, Turn Right into Visagie Street, Turn Left into Sophie De Bryn Street under the Railway Bridge, and then Left into the newly constructed road that leads to the Freedom Park.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
1. Launch & Official Unveiling of 30 Years of Democracy logo.
Date: Tuesday, 09 April 2024
Time: 09h00
Venue: Freedom Park Heritage Site & Museum Amphitheatre, Koch
St &, 7th Ave, Salvokop, Pretoria
2. National Dialogue on 30 Years of Democracy.
Date: Tuesday, 09 April 2024
Time: 16h00
Venue: Auditorium, Freedom Park Heritage Site & Museum, Pretoria
RSVPs for both events may be sent to: Madimetjam@dsac.gov.za | 066 301 4675 or Ishmael@gcis.gov.za | 073 163 1123
For Media Enquiries:
Ms Zimasa Velaphi
DSAC Head of Communication and Marketing
E-mail: Zimasav@dsac.gov.za
Cell: 072 172 8925
Mr Litha Mpondwana
Media Liaison Officer: Office of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
E-mail: LithaM@dsac.gov.za
Cell: +27 (0)64 802 3003
