20 Sep 2010

The President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Jacob Zuma will deliver a keynote address at the national Heritage Day celebrations to be held at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban on 24 September 2010. This year’s Heritage Day will take place under the theme: Celebrating 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup successes: our heritage.

In addition to President Zuma’s address, the programme features performances by some of the prominent South African artists. These artists are Debra Fraser, Theo Kgosinkwe and SA United. SA United is a first collaboration of its kind featuring famous artists such Danny Koppel, Steve Hofmeyer, Chomee, Abigail Khubeka and PJ Powers. In the spirit of celebrating 2010 fifa soccer World Cup successes, there will be an interfaith prayer by leaders of different religious groups.

For accreditation, you are advised to reply by sending your name, ID number and name of your organization to: Swazi Dlamini on 083 964 0961/ 031301 67 87 or email: swazi@gcis.gov.za or Patience Mogomotsi on 071 680 6709.

Accreditation cards can be collected at the Durban City Hall from 22-23 September between 10:00 and 15:00. Please bring a press card or Affidavit from editor to confirm employment by a media house.

Enquiries:  Eric Mudzanani on 082 9400 927 or Vukani Mbhele on 083 3078 964

DRAFT PROGRAMME:

Pre-Official Programme: 

Programme Director:      Mr Linda Sibiya and DJ Chetty

08:00                Multicultural street carnival parade

09:00                Performance

09:15                Performance

09:30                Performance

09:45                Performance

Formal Programme: Part 1

Programme Director:      Rev V Mehana

10:00                Opening and Introductory remarks

10:10                Interfaith Prayer by Leaders of religious groups

10:30                Gospel Singing and Praising the Success of the FIFA World Cup

10:35                Performance

11:00                Performance by Debra Fraser

11:30                Sermon

11:50                Closing Prayer

Formal Programme: Part 11

Programme Directors:    Mr Paul Mashatile, Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture

Ms Weziwe Gcotyelwa Thusi, MEC for Arts, Culture Sport, and  Recreation, KwaZulu – Natal Province

12:00                Guard of Honour and Band deployed

                        SANDF Band Display

12:10                Pre-announcements for the parade

12:13                The SANDF Announcer announces the arrival of the

President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr J G Zuma

12:15                National Salute (Guard of Honour presents arms, playing of the National Anthem, Salute Flight and 21 Round Gun Salute)

12:17                Fly Past

12:20                Military Band Performance

12:30                National Salute (Guard of Honour presents arms and playing of the National Anthem)

12:35                The Podium Group is led to the stage by the Aides-de-Camp

                        Guard of Honour and Band withdraw

12:40                Performance

12:50                Welcome remarks by the Premier of KwaZulu- Natal, Dr Z L Mkhize

12:52                Messages of Support by Political Leaders

13:15                Introduction of the President of the Republic of South Africa by the Minister of Arts and Culture, Ms L Xingwana

13:17                Address by the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr J G Zuma

13:45                Performance by artists’ collaboration: South Africa United

14:15                Vote of Thanks by the Executive Mayor of eThekwini, Councillor O Mlaba

14:17                Lunch

14:30                World Cup Thanksgiving Festival

18:00                Closure

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