The theme of this year’s event is Telling African Stories.
Africa Day is celebrated annually on May 25 and sees the institution join the rest of the continent in celebration.
It commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity on May 25 1963.
Zinzi Nkalitshana from the Office of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships said well-known author, director and playwright Gcina Mhlophe will be the Master of Ceremonies at the event while Deputy Minister Mfeketo and Prof Kwandiwe Kondlo will be the speakers.
Mfeketo will speak on the topic of Rich Africa, Poor Africans and Kondlo on the topic of Telling African Stories.
The event will start at 15:00 and can be followed via live streaming at www.cput.ac.za.
On May 25 a series of activations was held at the Mowbray, Granger Bay, Cape Town and Bellville campuses to celebrate the day.
Dancers entertained staff and students and made them aware of the importance of day through song and dance.