It is with great enthusiasm as the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, North West province that we unleash our plan of August month 2011 to our citizenry as well as nationally.
Our quest is to forge continued support and inform the electorate about programmes and importance of our mandate as a department. As a matter of fact we also would like to display synergy with regards rolling out our programmes in conjunction with national and local spheres of governance and service delivery.
As dictated by our vision and mandate, we have resolved that August month, over and above being a Women’s Month, will be dedicated to visible sporting activities especially for women which will afford us optimal and functional rewards especially for our fairest sex.
Based on the above brief, we have dedicated the following key dates in August 2011 to stand out though other programmes of the department at the districts and service points will unfold as planned, especially with regards Arts and Culture within the department.
Prayer Night for the Nation
29 July 2011
A congregation of all churches will converge at the Mmabatho Convention Centre on 29 July 2011 in ‘Prayer for the Nation’s Welfare’ from 18h30. This prayer day will be led by two powerful Pastors Benjamin Dube and Solly Mahlangu.
Gospel Music Extravaganza
30 July 2011
This Saturday coming, the Convention Centre will buzz with Gospel sounds from ‘Spirit of Praise’ acts such as Tshepiso, Benjamin Dube, Andile B, Zaza Mokhethi and Kgotso Makgalema as well as ‘Obrigado fame’ Solly Mahlangu. As part of our mileage towards the support and development of artists a 30 member gospel choir from the province will be unleashed to benefit and revive gospel music in the province.
Banyana Banyana vs Diski Queens (Banyana Legends)
Date: 7 ton 8 August 2011
Top of the list is the Banyana- Banyana VS Diski Queens’s game on Sunday, 7 August 2011, at Moruleng Stadium, in Moses Kotane Municipality. The legacy of this game will see our aspiring and current female coaches in the Province afforded coaching clinics from Monday, 8 to 11 August 2011 at the same venue and hope will bring them a better standing as women in sport. These coaches will be from our districts of our province and will mark a positive step forward in terms of women’s development in sport.
Provincial Indigenous Games
Date: 6 August 2011
Promotion of our Indigenous games to our youth in the province and country, we will be hosting the Provincial Indigenous Games on 6 August at Matlosana Stadium.
Provincial Women’s Day celebrations
Date: 9 August 2011
The 55th Anniversary of the Women’s march to the Union Buildings commemoration on 9 August 1956, Provincial Chapter will be celebrated at Montshiwa Stadium on Tuesday 9 August 2011.
The Department and all its stakeholder departments and women’s formations are currently in consultations as well as preparations for this big day to be addressed by the Premier of the Province, Mme Thandi Modise.
Class of ’96 Soccer Tournament
Date: 12 to 14 August 2011
Role modeling and mentorship are best methods for development of young people as cited by Psychologist. Taking this approach forward, the department has resolved to engage the Legends of yesterday especially in our province as well as the Class of ’96 in a remembrance match on Friday, 12 August 2011 the legends will arrive at 10h00 at Matlosana for a programme full of activities before the main game.
Upon arrival they are envisaged to conduct clinics to children and youth around Dr Kenneth Kaunda District from 11h00 until 15h00.
Expected Provincial Legends such as the likes of Philemon Masinga, George Makhubela, and Thibogang Leseyane to mention a few, will take part in this much awaited event after a long time. We are also proud to confirm that all class of ’96 legends confirmed to take part in this game. The game will also give birth to a long relationship between the legends especially provincial ones in mentoring and developing our youngsters and champions of tomorrow as well as revival of a passion to play sport.
Dinner with the Legends
Date: 13 August 2011
On Saturday, 13 August 2011 a dinner with legends has been arranged in their honour by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. During the dinner we will launch the following programmes:
Provincial School Sport Programme to change and intensify School Sport Programme in the province as per Sport and Recreation Road Map.
The other activity is Launch of the Provincial Sport Council which we envisage to SASCOC to oversee and approve during their Annual General Meeting.
Continuation of coaching clinics for women coaches
Date: 15 to 18 August 2011
From the 15 to 18 August 2011 a continuation of a coaching programme will be conducted at Moruleng Stadium. Subsequent to this training they will all receive a certificate affording them a coaching opportunity.
South African Sport Awards: 20 to 21 August 2011
As our continuation of the Razzmatazz, we will play host to the South African Sport Awards at Sun City on 21 August 2011. A number of side events will serve as a build-up such as:
Friday, 19 August 2011 we envisage arrival of all nominees to descend to the province at Sun City for the SA Sport Awards.
Date: 20 August 2011
The department has organised a networking Golf Tournament at the Lost City as well as rehearsals for the big day of the Awards.
Women’s Prayer Day
Date: 25 August 2011
On Thursday, 25 August 2011 all women of the province will converge in prayer for the nation at a venue still to be disclosed.
Memorial Lecture Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati
Date: 26 August 2011
A Memorial Lecture in honour of our women political legend, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati will be held at University of North West Potchefstroom Campus.
SASCOC AGM:
Date: 27 August 2011
To conclude our main programmes of the month we will host SASCOC’s Annual General Meeting at Orion Hotel in Rustenburg. It is at this meeting the province will anticipate the endorsement and approval of our Provincial Sport Council by SASCOC as a fully-fledged structure.
Banyana Banyana vs Ethiopia
Date: 28 August 2011
To complete the Women’s month will be a game between Banyana and Ethiopia at Moruleng stadium on 28 August 2011 where we expect a full support from the whole province as this effort is directed to them.
Conclusion
In conclusion let me assure you members of the media that the department has revised and reviewed its mandate towards popularising Sport and Recreation to the maximum.
The provincial federations will remain important partners in charge of sport development at all levels. We also strive towards making service delivery in sport, arts and culture our daily plan.
For more information contact:
Shirley Montsho (Director-Communication & Marketing)
Tel: 018 388 2763
Cell: 082 345 9525
