President Cyril Ramaphosa to lead Youth Day commemoration in Mthatha, Eastern Cape

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 16 June 2022, commemorate Youth Day at the Mthatha Stadium in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape Province.

This year will mark 46 years since the 1976 Student uprising. The Youth Day Commemoration will be celebrated under the theme “Promoting sustainable livelihood and resilience of young people for a better tomorrow”.

President Ramaphosa will deliver an update on the Presidential initiatives aimed at stimulating youth employment.

The main event will be hosted in accordance with COVID-19 Regulations on outdoor gatherings at the Mthatha Stadium.

South Africans are invited to follow the commemorative events on government digital platforms and major news broadcasting channels.

Order of proceedings:

Part One

St Johns College Mthatha School visit

Date: Thursday, 16 June 2021
Time: 10:00-10:40
Venue: St Johns College, Mthatha 

Main Programme

Venue: Mthatha Stadium 

Programme Director: Minister of the Department of Arts and Culture, Mr Nathi Mthethwa and MEC Fezeka Nkomonye

11:00 Singing of the National Anthem

11:05 Welcome and opening remarks: Premier of the Eastern Cape Province, Mr Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane

11:15 Cultural item

11:20 Inspirational Talk: SA Young Entrepreneurs / Trailblazers

- Young person with a disability

- Business entrepreneur

- Young Innovator

11:50 Message of Support by NYDA: Ms Asanda Luwaca

12:00 Minister in The Presidency for Women, Youth and People with Disabilities, Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane invites the President to address the nation

12:10 Keynote Address: President Cyril Ramaphosa

12:50 Vote of Thanks: Executive Mayor of OR Tambo District Municipality, Cllr. Mesuli Ngqondwana

13:00 Cultural item


Media enquires: Vincent Magwenya Spokesperson to the President - 082 835 6315 / media@presidency.gov.za / Vincentm@presidency.gov.za  

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria