In a bid to ensure peaceful local government elections on 18 May 2011, more than five thousand people from various faiths and denominations will flock to the Standard Bank Arena in Johannesburg on Thursday, 12 May 2011 for the Gauteng Interdenominational prayer service to pray for a peaceful poll.
Premier Nomvula Mokonyane is expected to be joined by faith leaders from the South African Council of Churches led by Rev Gift Moerane. Representatives of other faiths such as Islam, Judaism and Bhuddism are also expected to be present at the prayer service.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 12 May 2011
Time: 10h00 to 12h00
Venue: Standard Bank Arena (Ellis Park Precinct), Johannesburg
Enquiries:
Dumisani Zulu (Premier’s spokesperson)
Cell: 082 602 3532
Source: Gauteng Provincial Government
