President Jacob Zuma will lead this year’s edition of the OR Tambo wreath-laying ceremony to take place on Thursday in Wattville, Benoni.
“It is a great honour to host President Jacob Zuma at such an auspicious event,” said Ekurhuleni mayor Clr Mzwandile Masina.
“His presence will elevate the wreath-laying ceremony and it also accords President Oliver Tambo the respect he deserves for the role he played in driving the agenda of a non-racial, non-sexist, democratic and prosperous South Africa.”
Every October, which is Tambo’s birthday month, the City of Ekurhuleni leads a commemoration of the life and times of Tambo, who remains the longest serving president of the ANC.
The pinnacle of the month-long programme, which includes student debates, a choral music festival and an exhibition, is the wreath laying ceremony on Tambo’s birthday,which is October 27.
Tambo, who is a Freeperson of Ekurhuleni along with his wife Dr Adelaide Tambo and Chris Hani, would be turning 99 years old this year.
He is being celebrated under theme: “Celebrating the life, times and legacy of O.R Tambo, 99 years and counting towards the centenary.
The City of Ekurhuleni is already putting together a programme to commemorate Tambo’s centenary.
The wreath-laying ceremony is expected to draw high level dignitaries from national and provincial government, Mbizana, O.R. Tambo and Alfred Nzo municipalities.
The ceremony will take place at the Tamboville Cemetery (a National Heritage site) from 9am.
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