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PETER MOKABA TRIBUTE 2014

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By Mr Gift Gavinko


Polokwane plays home to the 1st Annual Peter Mokaba Tribute 2014 and we invite all fellow South Africans, Comrades and Friends alike to celebrate with us. The tribute concert will mark the 12th year anniversary and commemoration on the life and times of Peter Mokaba ‘LION OF THE NORTH’; it will focus on paying tribute to what most people describe as a leader who is “gone too soon”, a former ANC Youth League firebrand leader who has been hailed by President Jacob Zuma as a hero and disciplined leader.
 
Peter Mokaba (pic courtesy of www.remember.co.za)
Those close to him say he played a major part in South Africa’s 20 years of Freedom and Democracy. He led a dedicated revolutionary and was a widely-respected leader, Mokaba was a founding member of the South African Youth Congress (SAYCO), becoming its first President at its launch in 1987, then became the ANC Youth League president in December 1991 a position he held until January 1994. He was also the Deputy Minister of Environment Affairs and a Member of the ANC NEC.

The four-day the tribute which will include a Memorial Lecture, Gala-Dinner, Youth Concert and a tribute FUN run marathon will focus on honoring, educating, remembering, memorizing, paying tribute, celebrating & commemorating the life of the Legend Mr. Peter Mokaba.

Please see details below of the events that will take place:

1.     Memorial Lecture – 03 April 2014
There are two events that will take place on the day and a senior member of the National Executive Committee will be invited to deliver the memorial lecture on the life and times of Peter Mokaba.

Visit to the Cemetery:
Time: 12h00
Venue: Mankweng Cemetery

Memorial Lecture
Time: 15h00
Venue: University of Limpopo at The Sports Complex
Entrance: Free for All…





2.     12th Year Anniversary Commemoration Gala Dinner - 04 April 2014

The 12th year Anniversary Commemoration Gala-Dinner will be the highlight of the tribute concert programme. The programme will be a wonderful opportunity for guests to take part in an unforgettable evening of exquisite dining with Peter Mokaba’s family, comrades, friends and other renowned guests. The formal dinner will take place at the Bolivia Lodge in Polokwane and the evening will prove to be full of surprises.

Time: 19h00
Venue: Bolivia Lodge
Entrance: Invites Only
For Table Bookings Please email, Ms Patty Kgobe:  misspgp27@gmail.com

3.     Free Tribute Concert - 05 April 2014
The tribute programme will also culminate with a free concert where musicians will take to the stage and perform to support the Peter Mokaba Tribute Concert. There will be performances by some of South Africa’s greatest artists.

Time: 10h00am till 22h00
Venue: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium

4.     Tribute FUN run Marathon  - 06 April 2014
In celebration of 20 years of freedom and democracy the Tribute Fun Run Marathon will be 20km from Old Peter Mokaba Stadium ending at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Time: 06h00
Venue: Old Peter Mokaba Stadium

Come and be a part of the Festivities as we honour a great leader, PETER MOKABA!


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  1. Anonymous13 March 2014 at 17:17

    Finally they bringing fun to polokwane, whos going to be performing?

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  2. Mr Gift Gavinko13 March 2014 at 21:50

    Zahara
    - HHP
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    - Dr Malinga
    - Uhuru
    - Sfiso Ncwane
    - Sido n Mañana
    - Colbert Mukhwevhu
    - Muzo Brothers featuring
    - Dj Brazo Wa Afrika
    - Dj Sumbody
    - Dj Mpako
    - Dj Capucinno
    - Dj Seun

    FREE

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