Gauteng Celebrates Women’s Day

8 Aug 2011

The keynote address by Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane will now be at 12h20. This is as the provincial government in conjunction with the City of Tshwane celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the Women's Day at the Union Buildings on Tuesday, 9 August 2011.

Premier Nomvula Mokonyane will take a lead in remembering over 20 000 women who, in 1956, took it upon themselves to challenge the apartheid system and marched to the Union Buildings.

As part of the celebrations, artist including the new Afro-pop sensation Zahara, Abigail Kubheka and PJ Powers will entertain the attending crowds.

Please note that media accreditation is now available for collection in Johannesburg and Tshwane.

For collection in Johannesburg please call Mpolokeng Moloi on: 011 355 2623 or mpolokeng.moloi@gauteng.gov.za
For collection in Tshwane please call Brenda Mpitsang 074 295 1874 or brendaM2@tshwane.gov.za
For media enquiries contact:
Nomazwe Ntlokwana
Cell: 083 507 8068
Tel: 011 355 2578

Issued by: Gauteng Provincial Government
8 Aug 2011