A skydiver flying the SA National Flag lands to the accompaniment of the National Anthem.

Proceedings got underway at 11h00 as a skydiver descended on the main runway flying a huge South African flag. On his decent the South African National Anthem was played over the public address system.

Sedibeng District Municipality

VISION
The Sedibeng District Council is an innovative, dynamic, developmental government that consistently meets and exceeds the expectations of the communities and the various stakeholders it serves.

MISSION
- Its mission is the creation of a local governemnt dedicated to the provision of quality services in an effective, efficient and financially sound manner by:
- Promoting the Batho Pele principle.
Ensuring cost effective and affordable service delivery.
- Monitoring and developing staff to ensure consistently high work output.
- Adhering to good governance and sound management practices.
- Developing a culture of accountability and transparency.

Executive Mayor Mlungisi Hlongwane does the official welcome from the control tower at the Vereeniging Airport.

Gabriel was South Africa's first black civilian aerobatic pilot. On a more positive note the Executive Mayor expressed the significant role the Vereeniging Airport would play in the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup.

The Mayor concluded by calling on the organizers to work hard for greater integration of our communities in aviation activities. The rest of the day was filled by all sorts of aircraft including solo displays, formations, microlights, model aircraft, parachuting and many more events