Johannesburg - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Friday, 28 August 2015, attend and speak at the Men’s Round Table Dialogue due to take place at the Constitution Hill in Johannesburg.

The Men’s Round Table Dialogue is a culmination of partnership between government, donors and civil society, which for the past few years has been phenomenal in mobilizing men to improve the health and wellbeing of their families and communities.

The event will be hosted by the Men’s Sector of the South African National Aids Council (SANAC) in partnership with a consortium of organisations working with men and boys.

Some of the objectives of this dialogue entail:
•  institutionalization of men’s organisations working in the field of health and
social development
•  the introduction of the South African Men’s Charter, and 
•  launching the Men’s Health Screening campaign and the 365 Days of Activism Programme of Action

Media is invited as follows:

Time:   07h00-13h00
Venue:   Women’s Jail, Constitution Hill, Johannesburg
Date:   28 August 2015

Programme:

07h30: Arrival of the Deputy President    
08h15: South African National Anthem 
08h20: Welcome Remarks & Background to the Men’s Dialogue by Rev. Bafana Khumalo (SANAC Men’s Sector Chairperson)
08h30: Remarks and Introduction of the Deputy President by Ms. Steve Letsike (SANAC Deputy Chairperson)
08h35: Remarks by the Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa (SANAC Chairperson)
08h50: Discussions  
09h30: Tea Break    

Second Session: Men’s Dialogue and Panel Discussion
09h55: National Men’s Civil Society Progress Report by Mr. Tshiamo Moela (SANAC Men’s Sector Deputy Chair)
10h15: Entertainment
10h30: Discussions    
11h45: Unveiling of South African Men of the Year Awards by Minister Bathabile Dlamini (Minister of Social Development)
12h00: Launch of the Men’s Sector HCT Campaign by    Deputy Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla
12h15: Message of Support  by Prof. Sheila Tlou (UNAIDS Regional Director)
12h20: Message of Support by Ms. Mashudu Mfomande (SANAC Women’s Sector Chairperson)
12h25: Remarks by the Minister in The Presidency Responsible for Women Ms Susan Shabangu
12h40: Introduction of the South African Men’s Charter by Mr. Bruce Malgas (Gauteng Men’s Federation)
12h50: Closing Remarks by Rev. Mbulelo Dyasi (SANAC Men’s Sector General Secretary)
13h00: Closure and Lunch    

For more information contact Ronnie Mamoepa: 082 990 4853                    

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria