Fw: Joe Slovo 15th Anniversary Memorial Event, 6 January 2010

[Patrick Craven]

Joe Slovo Anniversary Memorial Event:
6 January 2010

 

 
Joe Slovo, 23 May 1926 – 6 January 1995
Springbok Legion; Advocate; Congress of Democrats; Treason Trialist; Umkhonto we Sizwe
SACP General Secretary 1984 – 1991
SACP National Chairperson 1991-1995
ANC NEC Member
Minister of Housing April 1994 – January 1995
Joe Slovo biography: on SACP site; on Wikipedia; Speeches & writings; Google
 
 

The 6th of January 2010 is the 15th Anniversary of the untimely death of Comrade Joe Slovo.

The occasion will be marked with the traditional laying of wreaths, red roses and a few words and songs by the family of Cde Slovo, members of the Central Committee of the SACP, members of the Government and comrades.
 
The occasion will also be marked with the announcement of the launch of the J.S. Foundation, a non-profit organisation whose goals are to support education and housing initiatives as a lasting and ongoing tribute to Cde Joe Slovo.

The formal proceedings will commence at the graveside at Avalon Cemetary, Tshabuse Street, Chiawelo, Soweto (011 947 1377 or 011 947 2696; see also the map, below) at 9am in the morning on 6 January 2009.
 
Summary:

• Date: 6 January 2009
• Time: 09h00
• Venue: Avalon Cemetary, Chiawelo, Soweto
• Main Speaker: SACP General Secretary Dr Blade Nzimande

 
Contact:
 
Martin Dolny, 083 445 0972; mart...@gmail.com

 

 

Map showing Avalon Cemetary, Chiawelo
 
 

 

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