Media Statements

Deputy Minister John Jeffery to address workshop to table final Draft NAP

24 October 2018

Deputy Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development, John Jeffery will deliver the opening address at the workshop for the National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (NAP), scheduled to be held this Friday in Midrand.

The workshop will see the tabling of the final revised draft NAP to stakeholders (government departments, civil society and Chapter 9 institutions), after which the NAP will be taken through to Cabinet for final approval. This follows an extensive process of consultations and input involving various partners, stakeholders and communities around the country.

It is envisaged that the National Action Plan will form the basis for the development of a comprehensive policy framework to fight the scourge of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.

Members of the media are invited as follows:

Date               : Friday, 26 October 2018
Time               : 9h00
Venue            : Midrand Conference Centre, 661 Pendulum Rd, Halfway House     
                       Ext 12, Midrand (Gauteng Province)

For media confirmations contact Mr. Mandla Mathebula on 082 867 9824/ Manmathebula@justice.gov.za.

Issued by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
Enquiries: Steve Mahlangu
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
079 878 7587
Mediaenquiries@justice.gov.za