Staff Reporter
THE Government through the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) will today, Tuesday, 09 April 2024 officially launch the National Freedom Month in celebrating 30 Years of Democracy at the Freedom Park & Museum Amphitheatre.
The year’s celebrations are themed “30 Years of Democracy, Partnership and Growth.”
Proceedings will begin with a 3.8km carnival and colourful parade showcasing the country’s unique and cultural diversity through dance, large 3D costumes, acrobats, and an eclectic mix of melodies from the Church Square to the Freedom Park this morning.
Hosted in collaboration with Government Communications and Information System (GCIS) and the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation (GPSACR), the government will, as part of the national launch, unveil the 30 Years of Democracy official logo and outline the overall programmes for the month of April and throughout the year.
Led by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, the government will also host a national dialogue on 30 years of Democracy at the Auditorium later in the afternoon. During the dialogue, academia, and representatives from business, labour, civil society, and media will deliberate on both successes and challenges of the past 3 decades of the country’s democracy and freedom.
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