Media Statements

Deputy Minister Jeffery to interact with Lusikisiki community on constitutional rights

01 June 2016

As part of the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Constitution, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr John Jeffery, MP will have a dialogue with the community of Lusikisiki on the importance of the Constitution on Friday, 03 June 2016 at Department of Education College, Eastern Cape Province. The dialogue is organised in partnership with the Department, Foundation for Human Rights as well as civil society organisations.

The main aim of this dialogue is to promote awareness of constitutional rights and encourage marginalized and vulnerable communities to use their rights to enhance their livelihood.

This dialogue is in line with Socio Economic Rights For All Programme, popularly known as Amarightza, which was launched in 2014 to ensure raise awareness of constitutional rights.

It is envisaged that after this dialogue, the community of Lusikisiki will know more about the Constitution and understand its role in our constitutional democracy.

Members of the media are invited as follows:

Date:              03 June 2016

Venue:           Department of Education College, Lusikisiki

Time:             09h30

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 Department of Justice and Correctional services
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