REMINDER: President Ramaphosa to address the National Youth Day event

President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Sunday 16 June 2019, deliver the keynote address at the National Youth Day event to be held at the Peter Mokaba Cricket Club in Polokwane, Limpopo Province.
 
President Ramaphosa will be supported by Deputy President David Mabuza, Ministers Nathi Mthethwa, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha and other Cabinet Ministers and members of the Limpopo Executive Council.  
 
The month of June has been declared Youth Month and it is a period set aside to pay tribute to the youth of 1976 for their activism. 
 
It is also a time to reflect on the progress made and address the challenges identified in order to drive the youth development agenda in South Africa.
 
This year’s Youth Month coincides with the commemoration of 25 years of Freedom and Democracy and it takes place under the theme “25 Years of Democracy: A Celebration of Youth Activism”. 
 
The theme seeks to encourage young people to join the ranks of active and responsible citizens by participating in democratic processes.
 
President Ramaphosa will commence the day by engaging with the youth in a Youth Development and Career Expo at a venue within the Polokwane Cricket Club.
 
The day will culminate with the President delivering a keynote address to the nation at the National Youth Day event at the Peter Mokaba Cricket Club.
 
During this month of youth, government and its agencies such as the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) will host a number of engagements, including youth expos, dialogues and youth entrepreneur hubs to showcase opportunities available to young people. A list of Youth Day build-up events can be accessed on https://bit.ly/2WPUeGJ
 
NATIONAL YOUTH DAY DETAILS:
 
Date: Sunday, 16 June 2019
Venue: Peter Mokaba Cricket Club, Polokwane, Limpopo
Time: 09h00
 
COLLECTION OF MEDIA PASSES FOR ACCREDITED MEDIA: 
 
Date: Saturday, 15 June 2019 
Time: 09h00 – 17h00
 
Date: Sunday, 16 June 2019
Time: 07h00 – 10h00
 
Venue: Polokwane New Council Chambers, Polokwane Central
 
For collections, please contact Garnet Maswanganyi on 078 650 3545
 
NOTE: Media Accreditation is closed.  

 
Media enquiries: Khusela Diko: Spokesperson to the President on 072 854 5707 
 
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria