Freedom flame comes to Ilembe
Range of activities planned to celebrate 20 years of democracy.
It will be a weekend of celebrations in Ilembe as the district takes over the 20 years of Freedom Flame.
The flame was unveiled by KwaZulu-Natal premier Senzo Mchunu on March 10 and will travel to all 11 districts with the aim of commemorating the spark of peace and freedom in the province since the advent of democracy.
South Africa will officially celebrate 20 years of democracy on national Freedom Day on April 27.
A series of activities has been planned for the Ilembe district, which will be led by several MECs and mayors.
Ilembe received the flame from the Uthungulu District in Dokodweni this morning. The flame will be kept at the Luthuli Museum in Groutville overnight.
District mayor Welcome Mdabe and local municipality mayors will take the flame to visit various district and local housing and electricity projects on Saturday and Sunday.
A closing ceremony will take place in Ndwedwe on Monday afternoon and the flame will be handed over in Hambanathi on Tuesday, April
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