North West – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, supported by the Minister of Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa and North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo, will tomorrow, Wednesday 24 September 2014, deliver a keynote address at the National Heritage Day event in Orkney, Matlosana, North West Province.

The theme for this year’s Heritage Month is “Celebrating 20 Years of Democracy: Tell your story that moves South Africa Forward!”

This year’s Heritage Month presents an opportunity to remind the nation of our rich heritage through oral history narrations, exhibitions, poetry, book-reading sessions, music and dance. These activities will help reinforce efforts for the promotion and preservation of our collective memory and encourage a sense of common belonging and a shared history.

The National Heritage Day celebration details are as follows:

While the cultural programme will be unfolding at the stadium, the Deputy President will commence with the unveiling of the Military Veterans Build programme coordinated by the Department of Human Settlement as follows:

Time: 8h00 (media to arrive at 7h30)

Venue: Tigane, Haartebees, a few kilometers outside Klerksdorp, on way to Mafikeng - 4170, Thabo Mbeki Street

The Deputy President will join the formal programme as follows:

Time: 09h00

Venue: James Motlatsi Stadium (former Oppenheimer Stadium), Orkney, Matlosana, North West Province

Enquiries: Ronnie Mamoepa on 082 990 4853 or Bonolo Mohlakoana of the Office of the Premier on 082 901 2435 or Shirley Montsho on 082 345 9525 and Mack Lewele on 082 450 5075 both of the Department of Arts and Culture

Issued by: The Presidency

Pretoria