Deputy President Mashatile to deliver the keynote address at the official launch of Ronnie Mamoepa Foundation and Wreath Laying Ceremony, Freedom Park

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will tomorrow, Wednesday, 12 July 2023, attend and deliver the keynote address at the Official Launch of the Ronnie Mamoepa Foundation at the Freedom Park National Heritage Site, Pretoria. The Foundation is established in honour of the late liberation struggle icon, accomplished public servant and veteran communicator, Mr Ronald “Ronnie” Mamoepa.

The commemoration event, which will be held under the theme, “Recommitting the legacy of Ronnie Mamoepa through social activism”, will commence with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Wall of Names, which is inscribed with the names of heroes and heroines who died fighting for humanity and freedom. 

At the time of his passing in 2017, Mr Mamoepa was serving in The Presidency as Spokesperson for the Deputy President, a role he fulfilled and executed with distinction, humility, dedication and honour.  

Mr Mamoepa, a consummate professional characterised by integrity, intelligence, humour and kindness, was also a loyal and dedicated servant of the people who earned his stripes in the Youth Movement, Parliament and various National Departments.

This griot of communications also served five years of his youth in incarceration in Robben Island.

In this regard, the launch of the Foundation is aimed at highlighting, preserving and promoting the positive legacy of Mr Ronnie Mamoepa, and to also lead community-based initiatives which are focussed at addressing the socio-economic challenges facing the country such as poverty, inequality and unemployment.  

The event will be attended by representatives of the Mamoepa family, friends and colleagues, including leaders of the governing party and other political formations, business and faith-based organisations.    

Deputy President Mashatile will be accompanied by Cabinet Ministers and the Premier of the Gauteng Province, Mr Panyaza Lesufi, as well as senior Government officials.  

Members of the media are invited to cover the event as follows:

Date:  Wednesday, 12 July 2023
Time:  15h00 (Media to arrive at 14h00)
Venue:  Freedom Park National Heritage Site, cnr. Koch & 7th Avenue Salvokop, Pretoria
 
For media enquiries, please contact:

1. Sam Bopape, The Presidency, on 082 318 5251 or matome@presidency.gov.za  
2. Puleng Moratele, Ronny Mamoepa Foundation, on 081 555 4938 or puleng@ronnymamoepa.org

Media enquiries: Vukani Mde, Spokesperson to Deputy President Mashatile on 081 307 9233
 
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria