Deputy President Paul Mashatile attends National Men’s Parliament and officiate launch of Takuwani Riime Men’s Movement Programme of Action, 19 Nov

Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), will on Sunday, 19 November 2023, participate in the 3rd National Men's Parliament and officiate the Launch of the 2023-2025 Takuwani Riime Men's Movement Programme of Action, scheduled to take place at Masia Village, Collins Chabane Local Municipality Vhembe, Limpopo Province.
The 3rd National Men's Parliament 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 the advancing community safety, population health and socio-economic development in the country.
The Takuwani Riime Programme of Action, to be launched on 19 November, represents a pivotal milestone in the Men's Parliament efforts in addressing the scourge of violence against women, advance socioeconomic development and promote men's health, with a special focus on prevention of HIV & GBV. The event brings together leaders across all spectrum such as Government, labour, business, Parliament and civil society.
Members of media are invited to cover the event and confirm by sending their details (names and surname, ID or passport number and media house) to Sam Bopape on 082 318 5251 or Ndavhe Ramaluela on 082 200 5357 by no later than 17h00 on Friday, 17 November 2023.
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 NPO'S
Time: 08h30 - 10h00
Venue: Masia Traditonal Council Hall, Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Vhember 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
The draft official programme is available on request and is embargoed until the actual day of the event on 19 November 2023.

For media interviews prior to the event, please contact:
The Presidency - Sam Bopape on [email protected](link sends e-mail) / 082 318 5251
SANAC - Nelson Dlamini on [email protected](link sends e-mail) / 078 731 0313
Limpopo Office of the Premier - Ndavehe Ramaluela on 082 200 5357