South Africa: Preparations Almost Complete to Host Mother of All Celebrations

21 April 2004

Pretoria — Preparations for the inauguration of President Thabo Mbeki and the celebration of the country's ten years of democracy on 27 April are almost complete, in what is promised to be the biggest gala event ever.

Speaking to BuaNews this morning, the South African Music Promoters Association (SAMPA) project director Billy Domingo said the stage had already been erected at the Union Buildings with sound and lighting to be placed on Friday.

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