Media Alert/Media Invitation: Commemoration of the 90th Anniversary of the SS Mendi Tragedy and Remembrance Day

The Department of Arts and Culture, the Department of Defence, the Western Cape Provincial Government and the City of Cape Town will co-host commemorative events to mark the 90th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Mendi and Remembrance Day. Details are as follows:

Minister Z Pallo Jordan
Date: Saturday, 10 November 2007
Part 1: 10:30 Opening of the SAS Mendi at the V &A Waterfront for public viewing.
Part 2: 10:50 Symbolic march of soldiers from the Castle of Good Hope to the Grand Parade
Part 3: 11:00 Official programme at the Grand Parade

Media accreditation will take place as follows:
Date: Friday, 09 November 2007
Time: 10:00
Venue: Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town

Date: Saturday, 10 November 2007
Time: 07:00
Venue: Concourse Level, Civic Centre

RSVP: Eric Nudzanani on Cell: 082 940 0927

The Annual Remembrance Day (Armistice Day) Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony will be held at 11:00 on Sunday, 11 November. Mayor Helen Zille will lead diplomats, religious leaders, members of the SA National Defence Force and other dignitaries, in laying wreaths at the Cenotaph in Adderley Street.

Prior to this ceremony, at 10:00 the Mayor will unveil a plaque at the corner of Adderley and Darling Streets to commemorate the tradition of a two minute, silent pause in remembrance, which was first observed at this very spot on 2 August 1919.

Issued by:
Lisle Brown
Media Liaison Officer - City Of Cape Town
Tel: 021 400 3065
Cell: 084 888 1901

Directorate: Communication
City Of Cape Town
Tel: 021 400 2201

Media Queries:
Mack Lewele
Director: Communication - Department: Arts & Culture
Cell: 082 450 5076
Tel: 012 441 3083