His Excellency, President Jacob Zuma, together with Social Development Minister, Ms Bathabile Dlamini and some Members of the Cabinet will meet representatives of the faith-based sector in continuing with the 2014 theme of celebrating the country’s 20 Years of Freedom.
Historically, in South Africa, the church and religious organisations have played a key role in the fight against racial discrimination and domination.
Since 1994 the various religious communities in South Africa have been at the centre of the continued fight against a number of social challenges including building social cohesion, reducing poverty and inequality, moral regeneration, fighting substance abuse and violence against women and children.
The aim of this celebration is to thank the faith-based sector for the work they continue to do in building a better South Africa. Through the celebration, government also seeks to build a stronger, more dynamic and productive partnership between itself and faith-based organisations, united behind a common goal of moving the country forward in line with Vision 2030, as mapped out in the National Development Plan.
Members of the media are invited to attend the event as follows:
Date: 15 August 2014
Time: 08h00
Venue: Regina Mundi Catholic Church, Thokoza Park (Mkhize Street), Soweto
Media are advised to send their full names, names of media houses and ID Numbers to JaconiaK@dsd.gov.za or 073 026 1111 and JusticeD@dsd.gov.za not later than Wednesday, 13 August 2014 for accreditation purposes. Please note that no media confirmations will be accepted after Wednesday, 13 August 2014.
Members of the media who will be attending the event are requested to collect their accreditation on Thursday, 14 August 2014 at Mavis Hall, Number 1586 Lunga and Mlangeni Street, White City, Soweto, between 09h00 and 16h00.
Enquiries:
Ms Lumka Oliphant
Cell: 083 484 8067
E-mail: lumkao@dsd.gov.za
