KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Premier Senzo Mchunu has briefed leaders of political parties regarding upcoming provincial memorial activities in honour of former President Nelson Mandela.
"I have met with leaders of political parties inside and outside the legislature and we have all agreed that we need to stage a provincial memorial service to honour Tata Nelson Mandela. The Provincial Memorial Service will take place at Moses Mabhida Stadium on 13 December 2013 starting from 09h00 in the morning. The climate of peace that is prevailing throughout the corners of KwaZulu-Natal province is the product of our former President."
Nelson Mandela made the following remarks during youth day celebration on the 16th June 1995 at Zakheni Township, Ladysmith here in KwaZulu-Natal.
"I call on ANC and IFP members in KwaZulu-Natal to rise and fight for peace. We have it in our power to stop this tragedy". The killing of Zulu by Zulu must stop; the killing of South African by South African must stop.
Violence must end.
"The task of improving people's lives is even more challenging in the rural areas. Here, apartheid left communities in conditions that defy description.
That is why the RDP puts such emphasis on rural communities. And, above all, we want to ensure that the rural communities themselves determine their needs and priorities."
"Traditional leaders have an important role to play in this effort. And we appreciate very much the statements of King Goodwill Zwelithini about the need for peace, rural development and investments. We call on all traditional leaders in KwaZulu-Natal to join with us in these efforts. We appeal to them to take active part in the rural development projects being introduced."
"The government is determined to improve the conditions of traditional leaders. Though this may take some years to achieve, we want to make sure that they lead a lifestyle which respectable leaders of their stature deserve. We want to ensure that they can play their role as community leaders without political interference."
"The above words of Former President Nelson Mandela will remain with us for many years. It is for this reason that the people of this province will be gathered at Moses Mabhida Stadium to reflect on the life of Tata Madiba. Mandela stood for forgiveness and reconciliation. It is imperative to accept one another and seek to continue to be at peace with ourselves and the nation."
"For KwaZulu-Natal to remain a stable and a successful province for many more years to come, we need to join hands and spread the message of peace and reconciliation."
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