President Jacob Zuma has established an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) to plan and coordinate the historic centenary celebrations of the University of Fort Hare, which will take place on 8 February 2016.
This historic institution is also the alma mater of liberation struggle stalwarts such as Mr Oliver Tambo, Mr Nelson Mandela, Mr Govan Mbeki, Professor Zachariah Keodirelang "ZK" Matthews and Robert Sobukwe. The University of Fort Hare has also produced five Heads of State and Government, namely; Presidents Nelson Mandela of South Africa, Yusuf Lule of Uganda, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, Sir Seretse Khama of Botswana and Ntsu Mokhehle of Lesotho.
"Working with the University and the Department of Arts and Culture as the lead department, the IMC will ensure urgent and precise planning and the success of this momentous occasion. There will be other activities in line with the centenary celebrations that will also take place during the year,” the President said.
The members of the IMC are the following:
- Minister in The Presidency: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe (Chairperson)
- Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr Nathi Mthethwa
- Minister of Communications, Ms Faith Muthambi
- Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Pravin Gordhan
- Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
- Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande
- Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane
- Minister of Police, Mr Nathi Nhleko
- Minister of Public Works, Mr Thulasizwe Nxesi
- Minister of Science and Technology, Ms Naledi Pandor
- Minister of State Security, Mr David Mahlobo
The President is certain that the IMC would do its best in ensuring a historical occasion for the University of Fort Hare.
Enquiries:
Bongani Majola
Cell: 082 339 1993
E-mail: bonganim@presidency.gov.za
