Public Protector Adv Thuli Madonsela and the Chairperson of the Commission for Gender Equality Mr Mfanozwele Shozi will on Friday commemorate the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender related Violence campaign in George, Western Cape.
The event is collaboration between the two Chapter 9 institutions and will be held in under the theme: “From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Proliferation of small arms and their role in domestic violence”
The event will be followed by a Fun Walk to also commemorate 16 Days of Activism against Gender related Violence organised by the George Local Municipality. Former Springbok player Chester Williams will be part of the Fun Walk.
The event will be held as follows:
Date: Friday, 25 November 2011
Time: 10h00
Venue: Thembalethu Hall, George
Journalists can confirm attendance with:
Salvation Mokgatlhe
Cell: 079 031 5589
E-mail: salvationm@pprotect.org
Enquiries:
Kgalalelo Masibi (Ms)
Spokesperson to the Public Protector
Tel: 012 366 7069
Cell: 079 507 0399
E-mail: kgalalelom@pprotect.org
Mr Javu Baloyi
Spokesperson: Commission for Gender Equality
Tel: 011 403 7182
Cell: 083 579 3306
E-mail: javu@cge.org.za
As we commemorate the annual 16 Days of Activism , Chairpersons of the South African Human Rights Commission, Independent Electoral Commission, Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities, Commission for Gender Equality and the Auditor-General are calling upon South Africans to uphold the spirit of African Unity and Ubuntu displayed during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
As millions of visitors descended upon the continent during the soccer tournament, South Africans opened their hearts to welcome them and the hospitality displayed still resonates with the whole world.
In affirmation of the African identity, South Africans rooted for Ghana when Bafana Bafana got eliminated in the first round. The people of our country can pride themselves for being Afro-centric and a shining example to other countries.
It is in this vein that, following their meeting yesterday, heads of all Chapter Nine Institutions appeal to all South Africans to keep their eyes on the ball by promoting social cohesion. Let us continue the spirit that prevailed during the World Cup and continue to inspire the world with unity and ubuntu by embracing other human beings regardless of where they come from.
Issued jointly by Chapter Nine Institutions.
Enquiries:
Kgalalelo Masibi
Senior Manager: Communications
Public Protector South Africa
Tel: 012 366 7006
Cell: 079 507 0399
E-mail: Kgalalelom@pprotect.org
Vincent Moaga
Spokesperson
South African Human Rights Commission
Tel: 011 484 2207
Cell: 073 562 9866
E-mail: Vmoaga@sahrc.org.za
