Members of the media are advised that President Jacob Zuma will on 16 June 2010 deliver a keynote address at the National Youth Day commemoration under the theme, "Working together for youth development through action".
The president will be accompanied by Minister in The Presidency, Collins Chabane, Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza and National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Chairperson, Andile Lungisa.
This year, the country commemorates the 34th anniversary of the 1976 uprisings, and takes place within the context of the first anniversary of the establishment of the NYDA resulting from the merger of the National Youth Commission and Umsobomvu Youth Fund.
The NYDA is aimed at creating and promoting coordination in youth development matters.
The event details are as follows:
Date: 16 June 2010
Time: 09h00 to 12h00
Venue: Thulamahashe Stadium, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Members of the media wishing to attend the event are requested to forward their names and identity document (ID) numbers for accreditation by no later than 12h00 midday on Monday, 14 June 2010 to:
Professor Ndawonde
Cell: 078 845 7409
E-mail: proffesor@gcis.gov.za
Siyabonga Magadla
Cell: 083 686 9016
E-mail: smagadla@nyda.gov.za
NB: Please present your ID and media card at the entrance.
For media enquiries please contact:
Siyabonga Magadla
Cell: 083 686 9016
Issued by: National Youth Development Agency
11 June 2010
