Deputy President Mashatile visits the Mopani and Vhembe Districts in Limpopo Province as part of the Land Reform Outreach Programme in Hoedspruit and to participate at the 3rd National Men’s Parliament in Collins Chabane Municipality
Part one: Deputy President Mashatile conducts a Land Reform Outreach visit in Hoedspruit
Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Land Reform and Agriculture, will on Friday, 17 November 2023, lead the IMC on an outreach visit to the Mopani District Municipality in the Limpopo Province.
The Land Reform outreach programme will focus on strengthening partnership and fostering a positive collaboration between Government and social partners to accelerate the land reform programme and enhance agricultural productivity.
In particular, the oversight visit will provide the IMC on Land Reform and Agriculture the opportunity to assess progress achieved by government, in the implementation of the Land Reform programme.
Deputy President Mashatile will interact with the organised farming community as part of strengthening a coordinated government approach and towards ensuring that restituted land is complemented with a targeted package of development support, and to further ensure that the beneficiaries of restituted land are empowered to utilise their land productively.
Members of the media are invited to cover the visit as follows:
09h00: The Deputy President arrives at Selwana Nature Reserve, Phalaborwa
09h40: Site visit of the Selwana Nature Reserve.
12h15: Deputy President and delegation visit the Moletele farm, located around Hoedspruit (approximately an hour’s drive from the Selwana Nature Reserve).
14h00: Engage with the Farming Community at Grovedale 239KT Sports Ground near Moletele Packhouse, Hoedspruit.
For accreditation please contact, Pontsho Mantlhakga on 081 589 4369 or Avhashoni Magada on 082 465 7848
Part two: Deputy President Mashatile participates at the 3rd National Men’s Parliament and launches 2023-2025 Takuwani Riime Programme of Action
Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), will on Sunday, 19 November 2023, participate at the 3rd National Men’s Parliament and officiate the launch of the 2023-2025 Takuwani Riime Men’s Movement Programme of Action, scheduled to take place at Masia Village, Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Vhembe District.
The 3rd National Men’s Parliament is organised through a resilient partnership which includes Government, Parliament and SANAC Men’s Sector, and brings together leaders from across all spectrums of society, under the theme: “Term of Community Men’s Parliaments” #MenChampioningChange
“Takuwani Riime” is a Tshivenda expression meaning “Let Us Stand Up Together”, a clarion call for all men to stand up and be counted as meaningfully organised partners in the advancement of community safety, health and socio-economic development across the country.
Deputy President Mashatile will lead the Official Launch of the 2023-2025 Takuwani Riime Programme of Action, which represents a pivotal milestone in the Men’s Parliament efforts to address the scourge of violence against women, and advance socio-economic development and promote men’s health, with a special focus on the prevention of HIV/AIDS.
The 3rd National Men’s Parliament will be preceded by the Traditional Council Men’s Dialogue led by the National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders.
In recognition of organisations committed to Men Championing Change Programme, the Department of Social Development will present Certificates of Recognition to community-based organisations dedicated to developing and implementing programmes that support men and boys to deal with multiple social ills.
Deputy President Mashatile will be supported by Ministers, Deputy Ministers, the Premier of Limpopo, Members of the Limpopo Provincial Executive Council, Mayors and senior government officials.
Members of media are invited to cover the event and to confirm their attendance by sending their details (names and surname, ID or passport number and media house) to Sam Bopape on 082 318 5251 or Ndavhe Ramakuela on 082 200 5357 no later than 17H00 on Friday, 17 November 2023
The event will be divided into three sessions as follows:
Session one: Traditional Men’s Council at Masia Traditional Council
Time: 08h30 – 10h20
Venue: Masia Traditional Council, Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo.
Session two: Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to NPOS
Time: 08h30 - 10h00
Venue: Masia Traditional Council Hall, Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo.
Session three: Formal Programme & Launch Of The 2023-2025 Takuwani Riime Men’s Movement Programme Of Action
Time: 11h00 -14h00
Venue: Masia Village, Multi-Purpose Resource Centre, Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo.
For media interviews prior to the event, please contact:
Sam Bopape
The Presidency
Cell: 082 318 5251
Modise Kabedi
Parliament
Cell: 081 715 9969
Nelson Dlamini
SANAC
Cell: 078 731 0313
Ndavhe Ramakuela
Limpopo Office of the Premier
Cell: 082 200 5357
Media enquiries:
Vukani Mde
Cell: 081 307 9233
