Kimberley - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Saturday, 24 September 2016 and on behalf of President Jacob Zuma deliver the keynote address at the Heritage Day celebrations at Galeshewe Stadium, Kimberley.
 
The occasion, which will be attended by Ministers, Deputy Ministers, the Premier of the Northern Cape and local communities, will be convened under the theme “Celebrating our Human Treasures by Asserting our African Identity”.
 
Government calls on all South Africans from all backgrounds to join these national celebrations as part of efforts to restore the dignity, citizenship and identity of all citizens.
 
South Africans have a responsibility to celebrate this Heritage Day moving from the premise that South Africa belongs to all who live in it, united in its diversity.
 
We do so in line with the constitutional injunction to ensure that as a nation we can help
 
(i)    heal the divisions of the past and establish a society based on democratic values, social justice and fundamental human rights;
 
(ii)    Lay the foundations for a democratic and open society in which government is based on the will of the people and every citizen is equally protected by law;
 
(iii)    Improve the quality of life of all citizens and free the potential of each person; and 
 
(iv)    Build a united and democratic South Africa able to take its rightful place as a sovereign state in the family of nations.
 
Media is invited as follows:
 
Time:     09h00               
Venue:   Galeshewe Stadium, Kimberley
Date:     24 September 2016

Enquiries: Ronnie Mamoepa 082 990 4853
 

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria