Members of the media are advised that Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a keynote address at the National Youth Day Commemoration on 16 June 2014 under the theme, “Youth Moving South Africa Forward: Youth of South Africa History Makers & Legends of the Future. Together celebrating 20 Years of Democracy”.
The Deputy President will be accompanied by Minister of Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa, Minister in the Presidency, Jeff Radebe, Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Buti Manamela and National Youth Development Agency Executive Chairperson Yershen Pillay.
The year 2014 marks the 38th anniversary of the 1976 youth uprising and 20 years of democracy.
The event details are as follows:
Date: 16 June 2014
Time: 09h00
Venue: Galeshewe Stadium, Kimberley
Members of the media wishing to attend the event are requested to forward their names and identity document (ID) numbers for accreditation by Thursday 12 June 2014 at 12h00 midday to the following people:
Linda Mbongwa at linda.mbongwa@nyda.gov.za / 011 6 51 7053 / 082 315 3217
Nawhal Kara-Foster at nawhal.kara-foster@nyda.gov.za / 011 651 7000 / 084 894 2213
Ishmael Selemale at Ishmael@gcis.gov.za (012) 473 0248 / 061 790 5114
Teresa Magidela at TeresaM@dac.gov.za (012) 4413626/072 222 3169
Collection of accreditation for journalists who have RSVP’d is as follows:
Date: Friday 13 June 2014
Venue: Mayibuye Centre, Galeshewe
Time: 13h00 – 17h00
