Culture, Sport and Recreation
Media Advisory

MBOMBELA – The Mpumalanga Provincial Government will mark this year’s Freedom Day celebration at Kwaggafontein Stadium in Thembisile Hani Municipality, Nkangala District on April 27. 

This year’s theme is: “Celebrating the Beginning of the Third Decade of Our Freedom Through Accelerating Radical Economic Transformation.” In line with this theme, government will use the gathering to bring services closer to the people of Kwaggafontein, including handing over of houses, opening of a footbridge in Zakheni, donating of school uniform and handing over of wheelchairs to locals.

“Freedom Day is one of the most important national celebrated days in the country as it commemorates the first democratic elections in South Africa, “ says departmental spokesperson, Sibongile Nkosi.

She concludes, “This day holds a special place in the hearts of South Africans.”

All members of the Media are invited to the event, which is scheduled as follows:

Date: Monday, 27 April 2015

Venue: Kwaggafontein Stadium, Thembisile Hani Local Municipality, Nkangala District

Time: 0900

Please confirm attendance with Teddy Ndlazi on 073 281 9163/tndlazi@mpg.gov.za. All media enquiries can be directed to Sibongile Nkosi 0824924886/nkosist@mpg.gov.za 

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