South Africa Government

11/15/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/16/2023 02:52

Parliament hosts National Men’s Parliament in Vhembe district, 19 Nov

Parliament will, on Sunday 19 November, host the 3rd National Men's Parliament in the Collins Chabane Local Municipality in Vhembe District, in Limpopo.

The 3rd National Men's Parliament, which will also see Deputy President Paul Mashatile officially launch the 2023-2025 Takuwani Riime Men's Movement Programme of Action, will be held under the theme: "Term of Community Men's Parliaments" #MenChampioningChange.

"Takuwani Riime" is a Tshivenda expression meaning "Let Us Stand Up Together" - a clarion call to action for men across all elements of the social fabric to stand up and be counted as meaningfully organised partners in advancing community safety, population health and socio-economic development in the country.

The Takuwani Riime Programme of Action represents a crucial milestone in the efforts of the Men's Parliament to address the scourge of violence against women, advance socioeconomic development and promote men's health with a special focus on prevention of HIV and gender-based violence. The event brings together leaders across all spectrums such as government, labour, business, Parliament, and civil society.

The event will be divided into three sessions as follows:

Session One: Traditional Men's Council at Masia Traditional Council
Time: 08h30 - 10h20
Venue: Masia Traditional Council, Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo

Session Two: Presentation of certificates of recognition to NPOs
Time: 08h30 - 10h00
Venue: Masia Traditional Council Hall, Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo

Session Three: Formal programme & launch of the 2023-2025 Takuwani Riime men's movement programme of action
Time: 11h00 - 14h00
Venue: Masia Village, Multi-Purpose Resource Centre, Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo

Important to note:

Members of the media who wish to physically attend the 3rd Men's Parliament session should send their details (Full name, name of the media house, and ID or passport number) to Mlindi Mpindi on [email protected](link sends e-mail) or on 081 716 7329 no later than 17h00 on Friday, 17 November 2023.

Parliamentary meetings are open to the media and the public. Journalists who are interested in covering these meetings (including receiving links to virtual meetings) are requested to forward their cellphone numbers to Mlindi Mpindi on email [email protected](link sends e-mail) for inclusion in the Parliamentary Communication Services WhatsApp Group, where such information is shared. Journalists are urged to forward these requests using their official email addresses (no private emails).

Members of the public may get involved and follow committee sittings live on Parliament TV (DSTV Channel 408), via live stream on Parliament YouTube channel and Twitter page on the links below. You may subscribe to the Parliament YouTube channel to receive instant notification of live feeds.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParliamentofRSA(link is external)
Facebook: https://facebook.com/ParliamentofRSA(link is external)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ParliamentofRSA(link is external)