Ekurhuleni Mayor Clr Mzandile Masina said it’s a great honour to host President Jacob Zuma at such an auspicious event.
“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,” Masina said.
Every month of October, the Ekurhuleni municipality celebrates Tambo’s birthday month.
The municipality 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 includes student debates, a choral music festival, an exhibition and a wreath laying ceremony on Tambo’s birthday, which is October 27.
Tambo, who was a free spirited person of Ekurhuleni along with his wife Dr Adelaide Tambo and Chris Hani, would have reached the age of 99 this year.
He is being celebrated under the theme: ”Celebrating the life, times and legacy of O.R Tambo; 99 years and counting towards the centenary”.
The City of Ekurhuleni is already planning 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 start at 9am at the Tamboville Cemetry (National Heritage Site).
