Department of Social Development Deputy Minister Joins the Launch of Inaugural Traditional Men’s Parliaments

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MEDIA ADVISORY

   

16 September 2021: The Deputy Minister of the Department of Social Development – Ms Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, will on 17 September 2021, join the Takuwani Riime Men’s Movement in partnership with the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, and South African National Aids Council to launch the inaugural Traditional Men’s Parliaments.

 

The Traditional Men’s Parliaments will comprise 882 Traditional Council Men’s Parliaments and be hosted in 30 established District Houses of Traditional Leaders, which are constituted by the Local Houses of Traditional Leaders.

 

These parliaments form part of the National Men’s Parliament which was launched in 2018 as part of the implementation of the Department of Social Development’s Men Championing Change programme.  

 

The programme aims to impact on positive social behavioural change and socio-economic development, men’s health and the prevention of new HIV infections and Gender-Based Violence and Femicide.

 

Members of the media are invited to join the launch of The Traditional Men’s Parliaments scheduled as follows:

 

Date:17 September 2021

Time:10h00 – 13h00

Venue: Virtual - Zoom

Link:https://parliament-gov-za.zoom.us/j/95382796048?pwd=YnFKb3YweUpQaDFPL08vSXp2N09vZz09

Meeting ID: 953 8279 6048

Passcode: Upon RSVP

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For further information, you may contact: 

  • Prof Mbulelo Dyasi (Prelate) I This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. I 081 802 9180
  • Ms Nomfundo Xulu-Lentsoane I This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. I 066 480 6845

 

Media enquiries may be forwarded to:

  • Ms Lumka Oliphant I This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. I 083 484 8067
  • Mr Moloto Mothapo I This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. I 082 370 6930
  • Mr Mandla Linda I This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. I 079 517 4402