The Absa Soweto festival, which starts on 28 September 2005 at Elkah Stadium in Rockville, Soweto, has almost reached its targeted exhibitor list as bookings grow daily.
In a demonstration of faith in the growth and potential of Soweto and its citizens, major corporations have been buying exhibition space and demonstrating real eagerness to be a part for the show.
Apart from Absa, the title sponsors, organization that have come on board include:
Anglo American, Peugeot, Damelin, PicknPay, Johannesburg Water, SA Post Office, Telkom, GEDA, City Power, Cashbuild, Fair Price, Bradlows, Tedelex and Afrox.
These exhibitors appear in a range of themed areas stretching from Sport, travel, automotive and hi-tech to DIY, furniture, financial and business services and Government and Ngo areas.
With approximately one month to go until show day, the opportunity still exists for businesses to become a part of this historic regeneration of the festival. Exhibition space can still be booked through ALP on +27-11-646-5630.
This year's Absa Soweto Festival has been organised as a result of the co-operative efforts of Absa, Adele Lucas Promotions, the Gauteng Tourism Authority and the City of Johannesburg and includes the SABC and The Sowetan as its major media partners.