Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela hosts Imbizo in commemoration of International Nelson Mandela Day, 20 Jul

Celebrating Nelson Mandela’s legacy through tourism

#MandelaMonth – Deputy Minister of Tourism Mr. Fish Mahlalela will host an Imbizo with the community in Nkomazi - Mpumalanga to commemorate the 10th anniversary of International Nelson Mandela Day. Themed “Action against poverty,” the Imbizo will seek to implore the community to make every day a Mandela Day through sustainable interventions that inspire change, and create long-term impact within their communities.

The 2019 International Mandela Day theme “Action against poverty,” calls on the world to join hands and collaboratively effect sustainable interventions against poverty. Interventions should address issues around Education and Literacy, Food and Nutrition, Shelter, Sanitation and Active Citizenship that are in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Deputy Minister Mahlalela will also utilise the engagement to encourage the community to actively participate in the Department’s incentivised funding initiatives, as well as the Skills and Enterprise Development programmes that will contribute to building sustainable tourism economies in rural nodes.

Members of the media are invited:
Date: Saturday, 20 July 2019
Venue: Samora Machel Monument in Mbuzini, Mpumalanga Province 
Time: 9h00 for 9h30

Kindly note: Transport for media will depart on 20 July 2019 from the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks offices in Nelspruit at 6h00.

Media itinerary & programme

Time

 Agenda item

07:00 for 07:30

Media bus Departs from Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks offices to Thembalethu Educare Creche – Mbuzini

09:30 till 10:00

Arrival – Tea and Coffee at Thembalethu Educare Creche

Part 1: - Mandela Day Activity by Ministerial and Provincial Delegation

10:30 - 12:00

Mandela Day Activity by Ministerial and Provincial Delegation at Thembalethu Educare Creche

12:00- 12:20

Media bus Departs to Samora Machel Monument

Part 2: - Mandela Day Memorial Lecture & Imbizo:

12:30 - 12:40

Opening & Welcome by Inkosi Mlambo II

12:40 – 12:45

Introduction of the MEC for Economic Development & Tourism  Cllr. JM Mkhatshwa: Nkomazi Local Municipality Mayor

12:45 - 13:00

Message of support on the 10 years of Mandela Day & Introduction of Deputy Minister Mr P. Ngomane - Mpumalanga MEC for Economic Development & Tourism

13:00 - 13:10

Entertainment - Local Cultural Group

13:10 - 13:45

Address on the 10 Years of Mandela Day Mr Fish Mahlalela - Deputy Minister of Tourism

13:45 to 13:50

Entertainment - Local Cultural Group

13:50 to 14:50

Unmediated Two Way Q&A Interaction - All

14:50 to 15:00

Summation /Way Forward & Handing over of blankets Mr Fish Mahlalela - Deputy Minister of Tourism

15:00 to 15:15

Vote of Thanks  Cllr. JM Mkhatshwa: Nkomazi Local Municipality Mayor

15:15 to 16:00

Lunch /Media interviews /Departure

16:00

Media bus Departs from Samora Machel Monument to Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks offices in Nelspruit

 Kindly confirm your attendance by 12:00 noon Wednesday 18 July 2019 to:

Lerato Mogorosi                     
Tel: 012 444 6620
Cell: 083 545 2411                           
E-mail: lmogorosi@tourism.gov.za

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