More than one hundred and fifty (150) youth participating in the under 12 Danone Nations Cup will get first-hand experience of being a tourist when they visit various Gauteng attractions this weekend as part of the Department’s Social Tourism programme.
The Danone Nations Cup finalists will explore OR Tambo International airport, take a ride in the Gautrain, and go on a tour of Soweto - visiting Hector Peterson Square and Vilakazi Street. The tour will also include a trip to the FNB stadium and conclude with dinner at Gold Reef City.
Social Tourism seeks to encourage a culture of travel among all South Africans, in particular the youth.
The Department partnered with the South African Schools Football Association (SASFA) to kick-start the youth element of the Social Tourism programme. The Gauteng Tour is the first of a number of countrywide initiatives that will be rolled-out in partnership with the association in 2017.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Danone Nations Cup Final
Date : 01 July 2017
Venue : WJ Clement Stadium, Reiger Park – City of Ekurhuleni
RSVP : Kassey Belluigi (082 490 6082) - E-mail: kassey@intunecom.co.za
Tour of Gauteng attractions:
Date: 02 July 2017
| TIME | ITINERARY |
| 08h30 | Walk through OR Tambo, ending at The Gautrain Station |
| 09h30 | Gautrain transfer from OR Tambo to Sandton Gautrain Station |
| 10h30 | Depart for Soweto |
| 11h30 | Visit the Hector Peterson Square |
| 12h30 | Visit the Mandela’s House Museum on Vilakazi Street |
| 13h30 | Vilakazi Street |
| 15h00 | Tour of FNB Stadium |
| 18h00 | Dinner of Gold Reef City |
Kindly RSVP by 30 June 2017 to:
Mr Thapelo Mohale
Telephone: +27 (0) 444 6619
OR
Ms Phatisa Ntlonze
Telephone: +27 (0) 444 6652