22 May 2019
South Africa will inaugurate its sixth democratically elected President after the national general elections. The Presidential Inauguration will take place in Pretoria which is the national seat of government. The theme for the inauguration is: “Together Celebrating Democracy: Renewal and Growth for a Better South Africa”. It reinforces that everyone has a role to play in building a brighter tomorrow.
GCIS KwaZulu-Natal will host eight live viewing events at the following districts, eThekwini metro, Ugu, UMgungundlovu, Amajuba, Umzinyathi, Zululand, Ilembe, and uThukela Districts. The inauguration live viewing events heeds to the call in line with its theme “Together Celebrating Democracy: Renewal and Growth for a Better South Africa”. The theme mobilises the communities to celebrate our democracy and also encourages communities to play an active part in building a better South Africa. The event further aims to educate the community at large on the importance of the inauguration ceremony and celebrate the 6th democratically elected president.
The live screen event will be characterised by information sharing sessions, exhibitions and community dialogues which will be in line with the 6th democratic inaugural of the President, Africa Day, and Child Protection week. The programme will be executed in partnership with various stakeholders invited to do presentation and exhibit their services and information.
The Presidential Inauguration is a moment of great pride for our nation. It is a national event of major significance to all South Africans which is celebratory by nature. The ceremony coinciding with Africa month will see the live screening event programme incorporating the theme and activities, which will be a full day programme. The programme at the live viewing events is set to start at 8am and end at 2pm.
KWAZULU NATAL PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION LIVE VIEWING INFORMATION
NO |
CONTENT |
DATE |
ACTIVITY/ PLATFORM |
DISTRICT MUNIC |
LOCAL MUNIC |
VENUE |
OFFICIAL |
1. |
Presidential Inauguration |
25 May 2019 |
Live Viewing |
UMzinyathi District |
Msinga |
Msinga High School
|
Thandinkosi Zulu 073 200 7710 |
2. |
Presidential Inauguration |
25 May 2019 |
Live Viewing |
Amajuba District |
Newcastle |
Siyamukela High School
|
Nompilo Mchunu 083 543 1112 |
3. |
Presidential Inauguration |
25 May 2019 |
Live Viewing |
UMgungundlovu District |
Msunduzi |
New Prison
|
Mlungisi Dlamini 076 125 9990 |
4. |
Presidential Inauguration |
25 May 2019 |
Live Viewing |
eThekwini Metro |
N/A |
Vukuzakhe High School
|
Lihle Nxumalo 079 553 8876 |
5. |
Presidential Inauguration |
25 May 2019 |
Live Viewing |
Ilembe District |
Ndwedwe LM |
Our Lady of the Rosary School
|
Vasanti Naidoo 072 245 6144 |
6. |
Presidential Inauguration |
25 May 2019 |
Live Viewing |
Uthukela District |
Alfred Duma |
Enkanyezi Special School
|
Patrick Mchunu 082 7619341 |
7. |
Presidential Inauguration |
25 May 2019 |
Live Viewing |
Ugu District |
Ray Nkoyeni |
Gamalakhe TVET .
|
Mthunzi Mkhungo 064 687 2185 |
8. |
Presidential Inauguration |
25 May 2019 |
Live Viewing |
Zululand District |
Abaqulusi |
Inkamane High school
|
Nonhlanhla Sithole 078 153 4657 |
Enquiries:
Mswakhe Nyadi
Cell: 078 095 6085
Tel: 031 301 6787
Email: msawakhe@gcis.gov.za
Issued by: Government Communication and Information System