Government in partnership with the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) invites members of the media to the launch of the 2015 Youth Month Programme. This year marks 39 years since the 16 June 1976 uprisings, 21 years since South Africa attained freedom and 60 years since the adoption of the Freedom Charter.
During the launch, 2015 Youth Month activities running under the theme “Youth Moving South Africa Forward” will be outlined. The launch of youth month will be addressed by Minister in the Presidency, Mr Jeff Radebe, Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Mr Buti Manamela, Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, Ms Joyce Mabudafhasi, and Chairperson of the NYDA, Mr Yershen Pillay.
The media are hereby invited as follows:
Date: 1 June 2015 (Monday)
Time: 09h00-12h30
Venue: Hector Pieterson Memorial Site, Orlando West, Soweto
Media enquiries contact:
Linda Mbongwa
Tel: 011 651 7053
Mobile: 082 315 3217
RSVPs contact: Ishmael Selemale Tel: 012 473 0248 Mobile: 061 790 5114
