The Department of Arts and Culture will host a special Nelson Mandela Memorial Concert on Wednesday 11 December 2013 at the Market Theatre in Newtown.

The concert, which forms part of the Arts and Culture sector's tribute to the former statesman, will feature a range of South African artists. Mandela's contribution to our struggle for freedom and democracy will be marked through song, dance, storytelling and theatrical performances.

The artist line up for the Market Theatre concert will include an intergenerational mix of performers including South African Poet Laureate Prof. K W Kgositsile, Sello Maake ka Ncube, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Malcolm Purkey and Fiona Ramsey.

Members of the media are all invited to attend.

Date                            : 11 December 2013
Venue                         : Market Theatre in Newtown, Johannesburg.
Time                           : 11:30 for 12:00

Enquiries                   : Lisa Combrinck 012 441 3044 / 082 800 3750 or Mack Lewele             012 441 3083 / 082 450 5076