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President Thabo Mbeki addresses Youth Day Commemoration
The President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Thabo Mbeki, will deliver a keynote address at a Youth Day celebration in commemoration of the 31st Anniversary of the 16 June 1976 Student Uprisings.
This is a flagship event of the month-long youth development calendar which is aimed at highlighting challenges facing the youth and development opportunities.
The event will be held as follows:
Venue: ABSA Stadium, Buffalo City Municipality, Eastern Cape
Date: Saturday, 16 June 2007
Time: 09h00
Among those expected to attend are the Minister in the Presidency, Dr Essop Pahad, Eastern Cape Premier, Ms Nosimo Balindlela and the Chairperson of the National Youth Commission, Ms Nomi Nkondlo.
Accreditation for all members of the media will be done at the East London Town Hall, Oxford Street, on Friday, 15 June at 13h00.
Contact: Lebogang Lathane
Cell: 083 382 3897
Enquiries can be directed to:
Mukoni Ratshitanga
Cell: 082 300 3447 (The Presidency)
Monde Mkalipi
Cell: 082 575 3976 (National Youth Commission)
Masiza Mazizi
Cell: 082 378 7847 (Eastern Cape Premier's Office)
Issued by: The Presidency
12 June 2007
Source: SAPA