Deputy President Paul Mashatile to attend the Graduations and Thanksgiving ceremony of the International Pentecost Holiness Church (IPHC) in Zuurbekom

At the invitation of His Grace Comforter FLG Modise of the International Pentecost Holiness Church (IPHC), His Excellency Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Sunday, 18 June 2023, attend the 30th Annual IPHC Graduations and Thanksgiving ceremony at the church’s Headquarters in Zuurbekom near Westonaria in Gauteng.
 
The Graduations and Thanksgiving ceremony takes place annually on and around the annual Youth Day Thanksgiving. In 1992, His Grace Comforter FS Modise proclaimed that “… ka moso, e tla re he re re ngwana wa kereke ye ha a rutega e be at least a nale Matric… ke yona better future ya rona…”
 
This is in line with the Deputy President’s delegated function of promoting social cohesion initiatives and nation-building across all sectors of South African society.
 
“Churches remain an important pillar in our societies and are paramount in our efforts to promote peace, unity and stability in the country.  As part of the Youth Month, it is important that we pray for an end of all forms of socials ills facing especially young people,” said Deputy President Mashatile.
 
Details of the visit are as follows:
 
Date: Sunday, 18 June 2023
Time: 12h00 (media to arrive at 11h30)
Venue: [Silo IPHC Headquarters ] Plot 615, 5th Street Zuurbekom 1787, near Westonaria, Gauteng. Satellite Coordinates -26.295647,27.754254
Dress Code: Men – Semi-formal (Jacket is mandatory)
Women – Skirt/dress (Headgear mandatory)

Media enquiries: Mr Vukani Mde, Spokesperson to the Deputy President on 081 307 9233, Ms Linah Ledwaba (The Presidency) on 066 240 7635, Priests Edward M Makwana on 083 717 3184, Levy Msiza 078 932 5592 and Mme Lethabo Kgolane 071 0776751

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria