The Departments of Basic Education, Arts and Culture, and the Motsepe Foundation bring you the second annual ABC Motsepe Schools Eisteddfod. The national competition will take place from tomorrow, Tuesday 04 July to Friday, 07 July 2017 at the Rhema Bible Church in Randburg, Johannesburg.
The ABC Motsepe Schools Eisteddfod, formerly known as the South African Schools Eisteddfod (SASCE), is one of the Department’s most prestigious events in the annual school calendar. Now in its 17th year, the Eisteddfod remains one of the most crucial school enrichment programmes that promote national reconciliation, a new South African National Identity, social transformation and social cohesion among learners.
The main theme for this year’s event is “Celebrating the centenary of OR Tambo through music”. The prescription and music is aligned to the theme.
The breakdown of the performance on a daily basis will be as follows:
Day 1: 04 July 2017
Day 2: 05 July 2017
- Secondary Schools: Farm School Section
- Secondary B School Choirs
Day 3: 06 July 2017
- School Choirs in the Secondary A and Open Section
Day 4: 07 July 2017
- School Choirs in the Secondary A and Open Section
The choirs will also recite the Preamble of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and render the Enoch Sontonga original hymn, as a symbol of commemorating 120 years of iNkosi Sikeleli iAfrica. All performances will commence at 08h00 on a daily basis.
There will be an opportunity to interview the learners, teachers and participants throughout the competition. Members of the media are requested to RSVP ahead of time to ensure accreditation is available for collection upon arrival. No member of the media will be granted access to the venue without accreditation owing to strict security measures at the Rhema Bible Church in Randburg (Johannesburg) in Gauteng.
Members of the media are requested to please RSVP by contacting Ms Tebogo Mushi or Matjatjie Magagane by email: mushi.t@dbe.gov.za / magagane.m@dbe.gov.za with names of their media house, email address and telephone numbers.
@DBE_SA / @MotsepeFoundtn / @ArtsCultureSA / #Eisteddfod2017
Enquiries:
Department of Basic Education:
Balosang Sanki Lerefolo: 082 836 8703 / lerefolo.s@dbe.gov.za
Motsepe Foundation:
Ms Nozipho Xulu: 082 431 6768 / nozipho.Xulu@motsepefoundation.org
Motsepe Foundation Media Liaison:
Ms Kirigo Kamore: 079 187 4309 / kirigo.kamore@motsepefoundation.org
ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION