Deputy Minister Morolong to lead the Western Cape launch of the Milestones of Freedom Campaign: 11 to 12 Aug

The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Mr Kenny Morolong, will lead the Western Cape launch of the Milestones of Freedom Campaign from 11 to 12 August 2026 in Cape Town, together with provincial and local government leadership.

The Western Cape leg of the campaign follows successful launches in KwaZulu-Natal, the Gauteng and the Northern Cape, and forms part of government’s nationwide programme to commemorate the defining milestones of South Africa’s democratic journey.

Members of the media are invited to cover the programme as follows:

Tuesday, 11 August 2026

11h00 | Courtesy Visit and Wreath-Laying Ceremony in Honour of Christopher Truter
Deputy Minister Morolong will visit the Truter family at their home in Bonteheuwel before leading a wreath-laying ceremony at Maitland Cemetery. Christopher Truter was among the first learners from Cape Town’s coloured communities to be killed by apartheid police during the 1976 student uprisings. His death symbolised the spread of youth resistance beyond Soweto to communities across the Western Cape.

12h00 | Courtesy Visit and Wreath-Laying Ceremony in Honour of Xolile Mosie
The Deputy Minister and delegation will visit the Mosie family before proceeding to Maitland Cemetery to honour Xolile Mosie, who lost his life during the 1976 student uprisings in Langa. The ceremony forms part of government’s commitment to preserving the memory of those whose sacrifices contributed to South Africa’s freedom and democracy.

13h00 | Pond Unveiling Ceremony and Lighting of the Torch of Freedom
Government leaders will gather at Langa Secondary School for the unveiling of the Pond of Reflection and the lighting of the Torch of Freedom in recognition of the country’s democratic milestones.

13h30 | Door-stop Interview
15h00 | Keynote Address by Deputy Minister Kenny Morolong

The address will reflect on significant milestones in South Africa’s democratic journey, including:
• the 30th anniversary of the Constitution;
• the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprisings;
• the 70th anniversary of the Women’s
• Anti-Pass Campaign; and
• the 60th anniversary of the forced removals from District Six.

Media representatives wishing to attend are requested to confirm their attendance with:

Pheliswa Sebati: 082 413 4608
Gaynor Marshall-Simon: 082 870 9805

Enquiries:
Nomonde Mnukwa
Acting Government Spokesperson
Cell: 083 653 7485

William Baloyi
Deputy Government Spokesperson
Cell: 083 390 7147

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