The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr. John Jeffery, will lead the youth dialogue in Polokwane on Friday, 23 June 2017. The dialogue forms part of the Youth Month commemoration activities coordinated under the theme: “The year of OR Tambo: Advancing Youth Economic Empowerment”.
The dialogue to be attended by 120 unemployed youth will deliberate on the Constitutional Rights and responsibilities of the youth. The session will also cover issues of substance abuse and the youth in conflict with the law. The formal programme will be preceded by a tour of the Polokwane Correctional Centre.
The media is invited as follows:
Correctional Facility Tour
Date: 23 June 2017
Venue: Polokwane Correctional Facility, Cnr Hospital and Landross Mare Streets
Time: 7h30
Youth Dialogue
Date: 23 June 2017
Venue: Polokwane Correctional Facility, Cnr Hospital and Landross Mare Streets
Time: 11h00
For media confirmations please contact:
Kgomotso Makinta
Cell: 073 281 9661
E-mail: Kmakinta@justice.gov.za
Enquiries:
Mthunzi Mhaga
Cell: 083 641 8141
E-mail: Mediaenquiries@justice.gov.za
