1 April 2014
Minister of Arts and Culture, Paul Mashatile and Minister of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Collins Chabane will launch Freedom Month on Thursday, 3 April 2014 at Government Communication and Information System (GCIS). The theme for the 2014 Freedom Month celebrations is “South Africa - a Better Place to live in.
As part of the launch GCIS will host the National Communication Partnership to ensure that an inclusive information sharing platform is made available to all sectors of society. Rrepresentatives from business, labour, civil society, academia and media will attend the event for a shared vision in celebrating 20 years of Freedom.
Participants will debate the following topics: 20 Years: An assessment of business opportunities in the last 20 years, Social Cohesion: How Far We Have Come! South Africa has a good story to tell, and 20 years: Media & Marketing Plans.
Media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 3 April 2014
Time: 09h00
Venue: GCIS, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Frances Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
PROGRAMME
PART 1: Freedom Month Launch
09h00 Arrival and registration
09h50 Speech by Minister Paul Mashatile
10h20 Photo Opportunity
PART 2: National Communication Partnership
11h00 -16h00 Panel discussions
Media are requested to RSVP for both events to Ireen@gcis.gov.za/ 072 822 5869 or tshegofatso@gcis.gov.za/ 083 276 0786
For more information on Twenty Years of Freedom events follow twitter updates on @20_YOF
Enquiries:
Nebo Legoabe
Cell: 082 453 2874
Issued by Government Communications and Information System (GCIS)