Media Statements

Justice Department to host provincial consultation on draft National Action Plan to combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerances in the Western Cape

23 June 2016

The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr. John Jeffery will host a provincial consultation on the draft National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerances (NAP) in the Western Cape on Wednesday, 29 June 2016.

The purpose of the NAP is to provide South Africa with a comprehensive policy framework to address Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance at both a private and public level. The Western Cape Provincial Consultation forms part of various engagements on the draft NAP that the Department, together with various partners, is hosting countrywide.

The consultation seeks to mobilise and call upon all who live in South Africa to constructively contribute towards the finalisation of the NAP.

Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date   :           29 June 2016
Time   :           08h30 – 16:30
Venue:           Town House Hotel & Conference Centre, 60 Corporation Street, Cape Town

For media confirmations contact Kgomotso Makinta on 073 281 9661/ Kmakinta@justice.gov.za

Issued by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development          

Enquiries: Mthunzi Mhaga
Spokesperson for the Department of Justice and Correctional services
0836418141
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