April 26, 2006
By Shamin Chibba
ALL adult South Africans were given the freedom to vote in national elections on 27 April 1994 after years of an apartheid government. The day has now become a public holiday, known as Freedom Day.
And for Joburgers, there are loads of activities in and around the city to celebrate the day. A host of local and international musicians plan to enthrall residents at two concerts.
Firstly, Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown is the venue for the Freedom Day concert, the final event in Joburg Water's annual Water Festival.
Malaika, Ntando and others will be joined on stage by a number of Yfm DJs. The free concert starts at 10am and ends at 5.30pm.
Across town at Doornfontein's Johannesburg Stadium is another city bash. The Premier Foods People's Celebration Concert has a number of local musicians on the bill to kick start the show, including Zola, Hip-Hop Pantsula, Jamali, Freshlyground, Loyiso and Morafe.
However, making it a truly memorable event for Joburgers are the international stars - rapper Snoop Dogg performs for the first time in South Africa, alongside Sean Paul and Pharrell Williams. And Mario brings his silky R&B tunes to Ellis Park.
Tickets for this concert are available at Shoprite Checkers Money Market Counters; at Ticketshop or on 083 918 0001; or through Computicket or on 083 915 8000.
Also on Freedom Day, culture vultures can catch the Welsh Male Voice Choir or an exhibition of cartoon characters at the Civic Theatre in Braamfontein.
The Welsh Male Voice Choir performs at the Rosebank Flea Market. It focuses on traditional Welsh music, as well as Negro spirituals, African music, popular songs and classics.
An exhibition of sculptures, prints and animations of comic figures by Francois van Reenen, entitled A Dog's Life, is on at The Premises Gallery at the Civic Theatre. The gallery is open from 9am to 5pm.
Freedom Day can also be spent at the Nasrec Expo Centre, at the Rand Show. There is loads to buy, and lots of entertainment for young and old. Entrance is R45 for adults, R20 for children under 12 and free for senior citizens. But they must remember their identity cards. Children under two year are also free.
Or get to the annual Lusitoland Festival at Wemmer Pan for some Portuguese delights. Music and dance are the order of the day, which you can enjoy while snacking on traditional Portuguese food. The festival aims to assist the Lusito Association for the Mentally and Physically Handicapped.
It is on the corner of Eleventh Street and Turf Road, La Rochelle from 10am to 10pm. Entrance is R40 for adults and R20 for pensioners and children under 12 years old.
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