The journey will begin with the grand finale of the Slam Poetry festival on Friday, October 9, at the OR Tambo Cultural Precinct, in Wattville.
This event will be hosted by Masoja Msiza, a member of the Isibaya and Umlilo cast.
The Ekurhuleni Regional Choral Competition will be held on October 11, at the Germiston City Hall. This competition will cater for choirs from all over Ekurhuleni and the winner will perform at the annual Ekurhuleni Melting Pot Choral Music Festival which will take place on October 31 and November 1, at Carnival City, in Brakpan.
On October 24, pupils from Ekurhuleni, Alfred Nzo Municipality, OR Tambo District Municipality as well as learners from Zambia, will take part in a schools debate competition at Willowmoore High School in Benoni.
A wreath laying ceremony will be held, on October 27, at the grave site of Oliver and Adelaide Tambo at the Tamboville Cemetery, in Wattville and a memorial lecture will also be held in the evening to reflect on the significant role of the political icon.
A befitting theatre production, showcasing an opera interpretation of Tambo’s life on October 29, at the Springs Theatre, will end off the month’s celebrations.
