Deputy President Mashatile to deliver keynote address at the Centenary Fundraising Gala Dinner of the Evangelical Lutheran Church

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on the evening of Saturday,16 September 2023, at the invitation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (ELCSA), Alexandra Parish, deliver a keynote address at its 100-year Celebration and Fundraising Gala Dinner. 

This is in line with the Deputy President’s delegated responsibility of social cohesion and nation-building.

The ELCSA is one of the mainstream churches in South Africa, and the Alexandra Parish – 3rd Avenue Congregation in particular, was founded in the early 1900’s and will accordingly be celebrating its centenary.

Under the theme “The Relevance of the Church in Today’s Society”, the Deputy President is expected to reiterate Government’s commitment to working with all sectors of society on initiatives aimed at ensuring that the country achieves its objectives of fostering social cohesion and creating safer neighborhoods in order to advance as a nation.

The Deputy President will be joined by the Deputy Minister in The Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ms Pinky Kekana, the Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr Obed Bapela, and senior Government officials.

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event as follows:

Date: Saturday, 16 September 2023
Time: 18h00
Venue: Marlboro Community Hall, Sandton

Members of the media covering the event are requested to confirm their attendance, for accreditation purposes, with Ms Tshiamo Selomo on 066 118 1505.
 
Media enquiries: Vukani Mde, Spokesperson to Deputy President Mashatile on 081 307 9233

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria