Dr. Nelson Mandela's 88 Birthday

DIGNITARIES	CELEBRITIES
Thabo Mbeki President of South Africa	Muhammed Ali
Pumzile Mlambo Ngcuka Deputy President of South Africa	Marvin Hagler
Dr. M. Stofile Minister of Sports &Recreation	Larry Holmes
Dr. ZP. Jordan Minister of Arts & Culture	Bernard Hopkins
Mr. BMN Balfour Minister of Correctional Services	George Forman
Ms. AT Didiza Minister of Public Works	Emmanuel Steward
Dr. NC Dlamini-Zuma Minister of Foreign Affairs	Sugar Shane Mosley
Mr. A Erwin Minister of Public Enterprise	Oscar De la Hoya
Ms. GJ Fraser-Molekei Minister of Public Service & Administration	Lynn Carter-judge
Ms. LB Hendricks Minister of Water Affairs & Forestry	Jose Suleiman-judge (President WBC)
Mr. B Kasrils Minister of Intelligence	Thomas Hearns
Mr. MGP Lekota Minister of Defence	Ray Leonard
Mr. M Mangena Minister of Science & Technolgy	Joe Frazier
Mr. TA Manuel Minister of Finance	Floyd Maywesthew
Ms. N Mapisa-Nqakula Minister of Home Affairs	Jermaine Taylor
Dr. I Matsepe-Casaburri Minister of Communications	Oprah Winfrey
Mr. MMS Mdladlana Minister of Labor	more to come.....
Mr. MBM Mpahlwa Minister of Trade & Industry
Mr. FS Mufamadi Minister of Provincial & Local Government
Mr. C Nqakula Minister of Saftey
Dr. EG Pahad Minister of The Presidency
Ms. TJ Radebe Minister of Transport
Dr. LN Sisulu Minister of Housing
Dr. ZST Skweyiya Minister of Social Development
Ms. BP Skweyiya Minister of Development
Ms. BP Sonjica Minister of Minerals & Energy
Dr ME Tshabalala Ms. Imag Minister of Health
Ms. Xingnana Minister of Agricutural & Land Affairs
Mr. Mvan Schalkwyk Minister of Enviroment Affairs & Tourism
Ms. B Mabandla Minister of Justice & Constitutional Development
Adv. Dali Mpafu Chairman of the Board
Mr. Loyiso Mtya PR Officer
Mr. Barries Bannard President (SANABO)
Mr. Gibson Thula Afrisun & BSA sponsor
Mr. K Ngqula CEO South African Airways
Mr. Danny Jordan South African Football Association

Simon Sahouri, Earl Abdullah, Joe Manyathi and Laila Ali

18.03.06

The event is endorsed by the Honorable Minister of Sport, Dr. M. Stofile.Joe Manyathi, Chairman of STA- TRADE Promotions says the medley of events starting in August will bring the entire world together.
The event promoter, Joe Manyathi, plans are to tie the boxing event to the Women’s Month of Celebration, and Laila Ali will fit into that category of women’s celebration.
This event is also designed to showcase South Africa and show the world that South Africa has made major progress since the Apartheid era, and exhibit the beauty that this country posses.

The theme of “IN HONOR OF A FIGHTER” is centered on Nelson Mandela’s achievements and his 88th birthday celebration but also highlights Women’s Month of Celebration. The whole experience is appealing to a broad cross-section of the South African culture and the glamour of the celebrities and dignitaries honored worldwide.


CONVENTION CENTER	SHERATON HOTEL

THE EVENT

" IN HONOR OF A FIGHTER” is a series of events including a musical concerts, a gala dinner and champagne brunch and world title championship boxing match featuring Laila Ali and Gwendollyn O’Neil. This event is a three day celebration in Capetown, South Africa endorsed by his Excellency REV Dr. MA Stofili, Minister of Sport. It is a unique event that provides local, national and international marketing opportunities for sponsors.

SCHEDULE OF "RED CARPET" EVENTS:

AUGUST 3, 2006 VIP SIT DOWN GALA DINNER FOR 2500 GUESTS & LIVE CONCERT (MAJOR ARTISTS TBA)
AUGUST 4, 2006 VIP BRUNCH WITH THE GREATEST LEGENDS OF BOXING
AUGUST 5, 2006 MAIN EVENT BOXING MATCH "LAILA ALI -VS- GWENDOLYN O'NIEL"