Tomorrow, 16 June 2016 marks the commemoration of 40th anniversary of Soweto Students Uprising. Members of the media are advised of the following order of proceedings:-
Media programme:
Part one: Unveiling of Dr M Eldestein plaque led by City of Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau
Venue: Corner Mphuthi and Maelolo streets, Western Jabavu
Time: 6h30 – 07h00
Part two: Renaming of Thabethe Street to Mr Hastings Ndlovu led by Premier of Gauteng, David Makhura
Venue: Corner Pela & Thabethe, Orlando West (400 metres from Hector Peterson Memorial)
Time: 07h30 - 07h45
Part three: Traditional wreath laying ceremony led by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa
Venue: Hector Peterson Memorial
Time: 08h00 - 08h45
Part four: Formal programme led by President Jacob Zuma
Venue: Orlando Stadium, Soweto
Time: 09h00
NB: Parking for the media is reserved at Orlando High School.
Enquires:
Harold Maloka
Cell: 082 847 9799
Ireen Magwai
Cell: 082 440 5676
