President of the Republic of South Africa, Hon. Jacob Zuma will on Thursday, 9 August 2012, deliver a keynote address at the National Women's Day celebrations at the Union Buildings, Pretoria. The theme for this year's celebration is: “ 56 years of women united against unemployment , poverty and inequality.”

President Zuma will be accompanied by the Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Ms Lulu Xingwana, Premier of Gauteng, Nomvula Mokonyane and other senior government officials.


Date: 09 August 2011

Time: 09h00

Venue: Union Buildings, South Lawns, Pretoria
 

PROGRAMME FOR 9 AUGUST 2012

09h00-09h30: Sod Turning Ceremony (Unveiling of the Women’s Memorial Site)
Venue: Lillian Ngoyi Square

Programme Director: MEC Maile
Hand Over of the Centenary Torch by Mme Sophy De Bruyn
Sod Turning Ceremony

NB: The Programme will be led by Minister Xingwana, Minister Mashatile, Premier Nomvula Mokonyane, MEC Maile, Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, Cllr Ramokgopa

09h30-11h00: March from Lillian Ngoyi to Union Buildings

MAIN PROGRAMME AT THE UNION BUILDINGS

Programme Directors: Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane/
Minister Paul Mashatile

11h00 Welcome address by Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Mr Kgosientso Ramokgopa
11h05 Singing of the National Anthem by Buhle be Mfundo School (from
Soweto, Gauteng)
(5 min) Observance of the moment of Silence
(20 min) Message of Support by Political Parties (2min each)
(15 min) History on the 1956 March by Mme Sophy De Bruyn
Cultural Item: Merriam Makeba Band
(10 min) Remarks and introduction of the President by Minister Lulu Xingwana
12h00 Address by the President of the Republic, H.E. Mr Jacob Zuma
(5 min) Vote of Thanks by Mr Paul Mashatile, Minister of Arts and Culture

Theme: “56 years of women united against poverty, unemployment and inequality”