Issued by: Gauteng Provincial Government
Members of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature will elect a new Gauteng Premier on Monday, 19 January 1998. Soon after the election, which will take place at the Legislature at 10h30, the new premier will be sworn in by a Constitutional Court judge at an open-air function held at the Johannesburg City Library Gardens. Members of the public are invited to swearing-in ceremony.
The election of the new Premier follows the resignation of Premier Tokyo Sexwale last year. Premier Sexwale, who will vacate his post on Monday, will be joining the private sector in the immediate.
The swearing-in of the new Premier will be followed by entertainment. Entertainment will be provided by the well-known local musicians, including Jonas Gwangwa, Tshepo Tshola, and Rebecca Malope and Pure Magic. (A draft programme of the day's events has been attached for your convenience)
In the event of rain, the swearing-in process will take place at the Johannesburg City Hall.
PROGRAMME - LEGISLATURE
09h00 - 09h30 Arrival and tea
09h30 - 09h55 Seating
09h55 - 10h00 Door closes
10h00 - 10h30 Proceedings
10h30 - 10h50 Walk to the Library Gardens
PROGRAMME - LIBRARY GARDENS
10h30 Entertainment
11h00 Welcome by MC Mr Terror Lekota - Chairperson of National Council of Provinces
11h07 National Anthem - ANC Choral Choir
11h15 Interfaith Prayer
11h35 Oath of Office Judge Chaskalson - President of Constitutional Court
11h40 Congratulatory message - Mr Tokyo Sexwale
11h50 Entertainment
12h00 March-past - SANDF/SAPS
12h15 Imbongi
12h25 Acceptance speech - by the new Premier
12h45 Entertainment
12h50 Vote of thanks Mr Isaac Mogase - Mayor of Greater JHB
13h00 Launch and Entertainment
15h00 Closure Ms Lindiwe Zulu - Deputy Speaker, Gauteng Provincial Legislture
For more information, please contact Noel Ndhlovu at 335-6032 or 082 578-3326.