The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory invites you to a preview of its newly refurbished premises and archival facilities at 107 Central Street, Houghton on 27 May.
The date – 27 May – is significant in that it marks the 50th anniversary of Nelson Mandela first arriving on Robben Island as a prisoner.
The order of proceedings for the event is as follows:
17h00-18h00: Walk through of refurbished building
18h00-18h05: Jack Devnarain address
18h05-18h15: Welcome address by Prof. Njabulo S Ndebele
18h15-18h20: Remarks by Sello Hatang
18h20-18h25: Address by Sibongiseni Mkhize
18h25-18h35: Keynote address by Deputy Minister Joe Phaahla
18h35-18h40: Archival handover
18h40-18h50: Remarks by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe
18h50-18h55: Farewell by Achmat Dangor
18h55-19h00: Closure by Jack Devnarain
19h00-20h00: Finger supper