Gauteng hosts national Freedom Day commemorations

26 April 2010

The Union Buildings in Tshwane Gauteng will come alive on Freedom Day as
Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane; MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Nelisiwe Moerane and the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Jacob Zuma join other dignitaries and ordinary South Africans to celebrate the democratic achievements of government since 1994.

This year's celebrations will be in line with the national theme: "Together deepening our democracy and celebrating our freedom".

The celebration coincides with the 20th anniversary of the release of one of the world's most respected freedom fighters and the first President of a democratic South Africa, Dr Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Of special note is that the celebrations happen on the eve of the biggest sporting event, the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup, which will for the first time take place on African soil.

"As South Africa continues in its strides to ensure a better life and place for all, we are again coming together to celebrate two of our most precious milestones which is our freedom and democracy. The two are the cornerstones of our struggle against apartheid that will forever bring us together and make us proud citizens," says MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Ms Nelisiwe Moerane.

For accreditation please send your names and identity (ID) numbers to:

Patience Mogomotsi
Tel: 012 441 30 83
E-mail: patience.mogomotsi@dac.gov.za

Pre-accreditation will take place on Monday, 26 April 2010 from 09h00 to 16h00 at the Union Buildings lawns, Pretoria. Members of the media are requested to produce their media cards or letters from their employers when they collect the accreditation cards.

For more information please contact:
Nomvula Khalo
Cell: 083 401 4914

Lisa Combrinck
Cell: 082 8214 886

Issued by: Gauteng Provincial Government
26 April 2010