06/08/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/08/2025 23:54
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton Mckenzie and Deputy Minister Peace Mabe will hold a press briefing tomorrow, Monday, 9 June 2025, at 10:00, to provide an update on two important national initiatives dedicated to remembrance, restorative justice, and the dignified return of South African ancestors and liberation heroes.
These initiatives, developed in collaboration with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and the Department of Military Veterans and Defence, focus on addressing historical injustices by repatriating the remains of indigenous Khoi and San ancestors, as well as South Africans who died in exile during the anti-apartheid liberation struggle.
Key topics to be covered include:
Additionally, the Minister will also discuss the cultural, historical, and emotional significance of these projects as steps toward healing and restoring dignity to affected communities.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Monday, 9 June 2025
Time: 09:30 arrival and registration
10:00 Press Briefing
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Media Centre, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Frances Baard Street, Hatfield in Pretoria
For RSVPs, kindly please contact Mr. Madimetja Moleba│Email: MadimetjaM@dsac.gov.za │Cell: +27 66 301 4675 (Call & WhatsApp)
For media enquiries:
Ms Stacey-Lee Khojane, Spokesperson: Office of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
Email: StaceyK@dsac.gov.za
Cell: +27 77 608 7579
Ms Zimasa Velaphi, Head of Communication and Marketing: Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
Email: ZimasaV@dsac.gov.za
Cell: +27 72 172 8925
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