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Africa Day Events Calendar 2019

Africa Day Invasion,

25 May

The celebration of Africa and the uniqueness of what AFRICA represents. GOG Gardens is bringing to the heart of Soweto, Africa Day celebrations with guest artist Cassper Nyovest and many more!

GOG Gardens, Soweto

Africa Day Groove,

25 May

We will be showcasing all our much-loved talent from all over our country and continent at large through a great Musical line up and African Knowledge systems workshops.

Through celebrating and teaching people about the relevance of our Continent with different cultures, languages and musical styles.

  Our artist who come from all over Southern Africa are preparing to set the Stage alight for a day/Night filled with African Flair.

Soweto theatre, Soweto

Bassline Fest,

25 May

Twelve of the continent’s freshest entertainers are set to raise the bar this year when the Bassline Fest returns to celebrate Africa Day on 25 May, 2019 at Johannesburg’s Constitution Hill. 

Bassline Fest is following festival trends and going cashless this year, with Howler cashless platform, enabling a safer, easier, faster and more secure option to purchasing tickets and buying food and drinks at the Fest itself.

The Africa Day celebrations are an exhilarating musical experience aimed to showcase African music, culture and diversity. Under a 25-year celebratory theme, the Bassline Fest will not only celebrate Africa day, but also a milestone 25 years of democracy in South Africa, as well as the celebration of BASSLINE’s 25 anniversary. 

Constitution Hill, Braamfontein

Presidential Inauguration, 25 May

The theme of the inauguration ceremony is “Together celebrating 25 years of freedom: Renewal and Growth for a better South Africa.” 
In a departure from the tradition of holding the inauguration at the Union Buildings, the event will take place at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Hosting the inauguration in a stadium, the largest in the City of Tshwane, will allow for greater public participation in this important national event.
 
It is symbolic that the inauguration will take place on Africa Day, as it affirms government’s commitment to advancing the African agenda and to strengthening ties between South Africa and its neighbours.

Loftus Stadium, Tshwane

Africa Day Buffet at the Tumulus building in the Cradle of Humankind,

25 May

Where better to celebrate Africa Day than at Maropeng?

To mark the day, there will be free access to anyone in full traditional dress.
The delicious buffet at the Tumulus Restaurant will feature traditional African food including a refreshing welcome drink – Homemade African Beer!

Maropeng, Cradle of Humankind

Africa Day Children’s Story telling,

25 May

NIROX Sculpture Park will celebrate Africa Day with the finest in African storytelling.

On the line-up there is an amazing child-author Stacey Fru, Bandile Sikwane with two new books, a historian - Nomalanga Mkhize - Yamkela Tywakadi reading from the new Sibahle Dolls Collection book series, much-loved Tracy-Lee Easthorpe with 'Obnoxious Naledi', and the ever-popular Refiloe Moahloli with her new book 'Yes Yanga'.

For entertainment there will be an interactive gumboot dancing session around midday, so make sure you whip out those Wellingtons so we can put them to good use.

Children of all ages are welcome. Bring your blankets and camp chairs, and join us for a storytelling feast in the Cradle of Humankind.

Nirox Sculpture Park

Africa Day Festival, Newtown.

25 May

Come join us as we celebrate Africa Day the only way we know how – with great African Beers and traditional African food!
You can expect a day filled with African colours, music, beer, food and everything that makes this continent great!

SAB World of Beer

Happy People Africa Day Celebration,

25 May

Happy People style – connecting with SMILES, dance, music, food and entertainment in a clean, fun and safe environment.
On 25th May at 7pm we kick-start the event with fun activities such as the Happiest Smile Challenge, comedy show, delicious food (included in early bird ticket sale of R250), live musical performances by various contemporary Gospel musicians including G-Kay (Gift Kalonga), a young rising star who is also hit-maker of popular Zimbabwean movie series soundtrack tilted Tunga.

 

From 6.30pm guests will be ushered in by the vibrant African drum beat and Happy People dance crew members. Thereafter they will have a choice to participate in fun activities like the Happiest Smile challenge at the photo booth stand, a perfect ice-breaker that releases feel good endorphins that will send an instant party to your brain…. which is also a natural pain and stress reliever!

The Hills Eco-Estate Pretoria

Africa Day Food and Wine Pairing Experience,

25 May

Africa Day Food and Wine Pairing Experience with Sommelier Bongani Ngwenya, Each ticket includes a premium bottle of wine from South Africa’s finest Wineries: Aslina & Highberry.

Codfather, Sandton