On 30 May 2017 the National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC)) together with its partners; Freedom Park, Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation and South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will host the first public discussion, Oliver Tambo Centenary Talk under the theme “Celebrating the Life and Legacy of OR”, from 09h00 – 14h00.

The Oliver Tambo Centenary Talk is based on the NHC’s Resistance and Liberation Heritage Route (RLHR) that seeks to unearth neglected but significant stories about the liberation struggle and to preserve those legacies. It also aims to connect the stories that give a comprehensive account of the South African liberation struggle history through a network of different but of linked heritage sites. This year has been declared as a year to celebrate the centenary of OR who would be turning 100 years on 27 October 2017.

The values and particular aspects of a revolutionary leader will be reflected on during the talk by insightful speakers who will converse on the following topics:

• Retired Judge: Justice Albi Sachs - Human Rights: The Land Question as a Central Piece in Human Rights.
• Aventura Liberation Vessel veteran: Commissar Tlou Cholo - Recalling the internationalist and his strategist interventions
• Retired SA High Commissioner to Mozambique: Thandi Lujabe-Rankoe - Socio Economic Freedom in a Democracy
• Former Minister in the office of the Presidency: Dr Essop Pahad - Harnessing the intellectual and leadership wealth

Social Media Engagement: #ORCentenary #ORCentenaryTalks

For Media Interviews or additional information, please contact:

Ms Linda Shilakwe

(012) 348 1663/ 082 6577 064/ l.shilakwe@nhc.org.za