Reconciliation Day

Lester Kiewit spoke to Zebada Railouw, Khoi indigenous woman and interfaith activist, and District Six Reconciliation Day Interfaith Walk Committee chairperson, ...

So today we will also reflect back about where we are coming from.Minister Laurie Gaum, District Six Reconciliation Day Interfaith Walk Committee chairperson of human-interconnectedness.Zebada Railouw, Khoi Indigenous Woman and Interfaith activist we also need to actively work with some of those memories. There is a potential amongst that even in our deep scars there can be a hope of healing, if we access that and work with it in a wise way.Minister Laurie Gaum, District Six Reconciliation Day Interfaith Walk Committee chairperson District 6 was more than a suburb in a town, it was a home, a place of family, a place of love… While Minister Laurie Gaum says the walk will be an opportunity to reflect on the painful history of District Six. Observed annually on the Day of Reconciliation in South Africa, the walk aims to bring reflection on reconciliation for the losses that came about from the forced relocations that destroyed the District Six community decades ago. There is a history lot of pain, loss, trauma, humiliation underneath the city – healing that has not received reconciliation or acknowledgementZebada Railouw, Khoi Indigenous Woman and Interfaith activist Lester Kiewit spoke to Zebada Railouw, Khoi indigenous woman and interfaith activist, and District Six Reconciliation Day Interfaith Walk Committee chairperson, Minister Laurie Gaum. She says District Six represents more than just the forced eviction of people out a specific area. The annual District 6 Reconciliation Day Interfaith Walk sees people from different religious backgrounds taking part in a “Walk Towards Healing’’. 'District 6 was a home, a place of family, a place of love'

All roads lead to Middelburg on Friday December 16 for the second annual Ultimate Party. Party with some of the country's best performers and DJs, ...

Cooler boxes are allowed from 14:00 to 17:00 at R150. We also anticipate more patrons to buy tickets on Friday. We cannot wait to host the people of Mpumalanga.

This was the military wing of the African National Congress (ANC), which was formed to fight apartheid. Prior to its formation, the ANC largely approached the ...

National Day of Reconciliation was established in 1995 with the goal of encouraging reconciliation and national unity throughout the country For the first time, the Day of Reconciliation was observed as a public holiday in South Africa on December 16, 1995. 16 December is National Day of Reconciliation.

While most South Africans agree that the road to reconciliation must be pursued as a national objective, there are many obstacles that need to be addressed ...

While most South Africans agree that the road to reconciliation must be pursued as a national objective, there are many obstacles that need to be addressed first. Unfortunately, a pattern has emerged whereby allegations of racism and discrimination are used to divert attention from the real challenges with which South Africans are struggling. Disclaimer: News24 encourages freedom of speech and the expression of diverse views. Irrespective of the meaning attached to the term, an overwhelming 72% of respondents agreed that "South Africans still need reconciliation." Inflammatory rhetoric such as that recently echoed by Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe and the myriad racist tirades of EFF Leader Julius Malema aims merely to divide ordinary citizens who generally have good relations with one another and sabotage any chance at reconciliation and national unity. According to the Barometer's findings, 39% of respondents associated reconciliation with "forgiveness", 31% with "peace", and 25% with "making amends" and "moving on."

The line-up also includes Mafikizolo, Emo Adams, David Kramer, Loukmaan Adams, NV Funk, Jimmy Nevis, Youngsta CPT, Salome, Terry Fortune, Robin Pieters, Jarrad ...

He continued, “This is an exciting event that provides a platform for local artists and traders to continue making a living after the pandemic. “The City of Cape Town is thrilled to partner with local artists once again for Unity on the Square. The festival will be held in Greenmarket Square on Saturday, 17 December.

88-year-old former SA light heavyweight champion, Mathatho had fought against Gerrie Coetzee and Kosie Smith in the multi-racial boxing match in the 1970s.

Boxing must get out from politics, boxing is a sport. I would be happy if I can see that happen. “We should have good boxers, good in boxing.

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Nathi Mthethwa, says as in as much as it is government's responsibility to promote and advance national reconciliation ...

Instead of retreating into our cocoons of race, language, ethnicity and class, let us use today, and indeed every day, as an opportunity to play our part," Mthethwa said. In the darkest days of the pandemic, during last year’s unrest and in the aftermath of the floods earlier this year, South Africans came together. “No matter how great the difficulties we may be facing, we cannot turn on each other. They will be publicised, filmed, and put on full public view for all to see. Pressure was placed on the institutions involved to take swift and appropriate action. “Time and again, our nation has shown its true character in times of need.

Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa delivered this year's Day of Reconciliation keynote address. While it is the duty of government to promote and advance ...

In the darkest days of the pandemic, during last year’s unrest and in the aftermath of the floods earlier this year, South Africans came together. “No matter how great the difficulties we may be facing, we cannot turn on each other. “Time and again, our nation has shown its true character in times of need.

Clarence Ford interviewed Philanthropist and Afrika Tikkun Group CEO, Marc Lubner. As the country nears its third decade since liberation, issues of unethical ...

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