Botswana celebrates Independence Day in North West
The Botswana Consul-General, jointly with the North West Government, has arranged a number of celebratory events with
regard to Botswana Independence Day's 39th anniversary.
The two events in the form of a gala dinner and cultural festival will take place this weekend at the Mmabana
Foundation. The Botswana Consulate Office in Johannesburg, among others, is mandated with ensuring closer collaboration
of people contact and fostering good relations between South Africa and Botswana. The Office also ensures closer
co-operation and cultural exchanges between the two countries, hence the inclusion of traditional dance troupes during
the independence celebration in North West Province, Mafikeng.
The traditional groups participating at the cultural event are Botswana-Ditholwana Cultural Group as well as Mmabana
Traditional Dancers. The event is scheduled for 1 October 2005 starting at 12:00 at Mmabana Auditorium, Mmabatho. A
minimum donation of R10 would be requested at the entrance. The donation will go towards assisting the cultural groups
with funding.
"The relationship with have with Botswana need to be sustained hence our support for this event. Let's join hands and
support our cultures so as to sustain our heritage," says Premier Edna Molewa.