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Freedom Day Celebrations in Graaff-Reinet
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 23 APRIL 2001

FREEDOM DAY CELEBRATIONS IN GRAAFF-REINET

FREEDOM day Celebrations is an annual event that takes place on 27 April each year. This day marks the demise of oppressive system of 
government and the triumph of Democracy in South Africa. It pays tribute to heroines of the struggle for National Liberation who lost life 
and limb for the benefit of the masses of this country. The day also affords the South African people an opportunity to reflect in the past 
and on the gains that we have achieved.

This years celebrations will take place in Graaff-Reineit on Friday 27 April 2001 at 10:00. The area has been chosen because it reflects 
the rural nature of the Province. This is in keeping with one of governments key policies, the rural development which has a bearing on 
National Building, hence this years theme "Unity in Action for Change.

The day will be preceded by a mayoral function where Mayor of Camdeboo (Graaff-Reineit) Municipality, Mr Daanpjie Japhta and his Council 
will welcome the Premier with his Members of the Executive Council. The premiers address to the function as requested by the local 
leadership is expected to focus on: Upgrading of the airstrip; Wool and Mohair Beneficiation programme; economic development of the area; 
housing and water supply; upgrading of roads and the establishment of Home Affairs satellite offices.

Dignitaries expected to attend the celebration include mayors, MECs, members of the Provincial legislature, leaders of Veterans 
Association for national liberation, business fraternity, Ministerial fraternity, the six kings of the province, house of traditional 
leaders, Minister of Public Works Ms Stella Sigcau, Minister of Intelligence, Dr Lindiwe Sisulu, Minister for Sport and Recreation Mr 
Ngconde Balfour as well as Minister of Safety and Security, Mr Steve Tshwete who will give a national input. The Deputy President, Mr Jacob 
Gedleyihlekisa Zuma will officiate the occasion.

The Crowd will be entertained by a well-known Jazz Artist Stompie Mavi and a combination of Sport, Recreation and other Cultural 
activities.

Issued by Department of Sport, Recreation, Art and Culture
 Communications Officer Masiza Mazizi  040  6095870 / 082 378 7847,Fax:040  6350 603

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