President Jacob Zuma will deliver a keynote address during the commemoration of the Human Rights Day to reinforce government’s commitment to protect and promote human rights as enshrined in our constitution. The event will be celebrated at the Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown Soweto.
This annual celebration serves to remind South Africans about sacrifices made in attaining a democratic society based on human dignity, equality and freedom.
This year’s theme, "Working together to promote unity in diversity and human dignity for all" calls on all South Africans, in the spirit experienced during the drafting of the freedom charter, to rally together and realise goals envisaged in our Constitution.
The event will be held as follows:
Date: 21 March 2012
Time: 08h30
Venue: Walter Sisulu Square, Kliptown in Soweto
Accreditation: Due to security considerations journalists/media organisations who will attend are requested to forward names and ID numbers to LNtuli@justice.gov.za and SMphuthi@justice.gov.za by Wednesday 14 March 2012.
Accreditation will be conducted as follows:
Dates: 19 – 20 March 2012
Times: 09h00 – 18h00
Venue:Tourist Information Centre at the Walter Sisulu Square, Kliptown
NB: Please bring ID/driver’s licence/press card for identification at the accreditation venue and only accredited media will be allowed entryto the event.
For enquires contact:
Tlali Tlali
Cell: 082 3333 880
