MEDIA RELEASE
All Media
9 April 2007
The theme for Freedom Day is:
Business unusual,
all hands on the deck to speed up change.”
Freedom Day has been commemorated annually on 27 April since
1995 as a South African public holiday in remembrance of the
country's first democratic elections on 27 April 1994.
The provincial government has organized build up events in the
Nkangala and Ehlanzeni region targeting young people and
educators who will be told about the importance of freedom day
and what role they could play in advancing freedom in the
country.
Our country has since 27 April 1994 ensured that all citizens
aged 18 and older have a right and the opportunity to vote in
elections for the political parties and candidates of their
choice.
Various government departments and parastatals will conduct
exhibitions during the celebration and inform the citizens of
Mpumalanga Premier Thabang Makwetla will deliver a keynote
address during the celebration. Entertainment will also be
galore through national and provincial artists.
For More Information Contact: Sammy Mpatlanyane
(013) 766 5014
082 923 0550