On 25 May 2017 we will all observe an important day on our calendar – Africa Day. This day is observed in order to com-memorate the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) which took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 25 May 1963 which is now known as the African Union (AU). The then OAU pledged to support the work conducted by free-dom fighters, and remove military access to colonial nations. A charter was set out which sought to improve the living stand-ards across member states. Our liberation and decolonisation as Africans, and South Africans in particular, came as a result

of the impact and support that the OAU made. On this important commemoration let us all remind ourselves that Africa is a youthful continent full of resources and talents that can make the lives of its people better.Let us also heed the call made by the founding fathers of this powerful organisation at its launch in 1963 that we need to, “mark each year the onward progress of the libera-tion movement, and to symbolize the determination of the people of Africa to free them-selves from foreign domination and exploitation.”

Happy Africa Month!

RegardsMrs N.S LeetoMEC: Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation

15 - 19 May 2017

1. PRINCIPAL’S CORNER:

MEC LEETO APPOINTED ACTING PREMIER

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The Free State MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Me Mathabo Leeto has been appointed Acting Premier while Premier Ace Magashule is on official du-ties overseas. MEC Leeto, working together with other members of the executive council, collectively continue to lead the Free State government with distinction.

SERAME SEDITI FLIES TO ENGLAND

PALEHO AIRS ON MZANSI MAGIC

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F Free State MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture, and Recreation Me Math-abo Leeto heeded a humble plea by one of Free State’s finest vocalists –Serame Sediti – to help him fly to England where he has been invited to showcase his singing prowess. Sediti has previously been part of big talent-search shows in South Africa such as Idols, The Voice, and The X-Factor. The Free State provincial government assisted him to release his EP in 2016 and to perform at various events such as the Mangaung African Cultural Festival (MACUFE).

A Free State-based drama film Paleho has been recently airing on Mzansi Magic (DSTV Channel 161) and has left many viewers in awe. Shot in the beautiful mountains of QwaQwa, this world-class production fea-tures legendary actor Kgotso Nkgatho along with other highly talented cast members.

DSACR MUSEUM SERVICES VISIT SCHOOLS

On 16 to 18 May 2017, Museum Services, in collaboration with the Heritage and Language Services; visited schools in Soutpan, Brand-fort, Verkeerdevlein, Winburg and Theunissen. These were build-up activities to International Museum Day – whose theme this year is “Museums and contested histories: Saying the unspeakable in mu-seums”. The workshops focused mainly on social cohesion, nation building, the importance of muse-ums as well as careers in different fields that were represented by the officials.

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