Media Statements

Deputy Minister to deliver a keynote address at the consultative dialogue on the National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (NAP)

29 February 2016

Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr John Jeffery, MP will deliver a keynote address on the final day of the national consultative dialogue to discuss the draft National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (NAP) on Tuesday, 01 March 2016 in Cape Town.

He will also reflect on some of the inputs made by various stakeholders from civil society, Chapter 9 Institutions, the Judiciary, trade unions and representatives from the United Nations and the European Union.

This consultative dialogue marks the commencement of public consultations to rally members of the society to make constructive inputs towards the development of the final National Action Plan.

The dialogue will be followed by provincial consultations to mobilize all members of the society to contribute constructively towards the shaping of the National Action Plan.

Members of the media are invited as follows:

Date:              01 March 2016
Venue:           Century City Conference Centre, No. 4 Energy Lane, Bridgeways
Time:             09:30

For media confirmations, contact Mr Andile Tshona on 073 566 3345 or Tshona_ab@yahoo.com.

Issued by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
Enquiries: Advocate Mthunzi Mhaga
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services
0836418141
Mediaenquiries@justice.gov.za