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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Attends National Day of Reconciliation Celebrations
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Attends National Day of Reconciliation Celebrations
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The National Day of Reconciliation, observed on December 16, was chosen to foster racial harmony. For Afrikaners, it commemorates the 1838 Battle of Blood... 16.12.2024, Sputnik Africa
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This Monday, South Africa celebrates the National Day of Reconciliation, a post-apartheid holiday established in 1995 to promote national reconciliation and unity. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has participated in this year’s celebrations.Ramaphosa announced a National Dialogue for South Africa, to be held next year. This dialogue aims to address the country's challenges—low growth, unemployment, poverty, poor governance, slow land reform, corruption, gender-based violence, social fragmentation, and racism—building upon 30 years of democracy.The process will involve extensive public consultations and an advisory panel of eminent persons, alongside a steering committee representing various sectors of society.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Attends National Day of Reconciliation Celebrations
17:53 16.12.2024 (Updated: 18:59 16.12.2024) Muhammad Nooh Osman
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The National Day of Reconciliation, observed on December 16, was chosen to foster racial harmony. For Afrikaners, it commemorates the 1838 Battle of Blood River; for black and indigenous South Africans, it marks both anti-apartheid protests and the founding of the Umkhonto we Sizwe paramilitary wing of the African National Congress (ANC) in 1961.
This Monday,
South Africa celebrates the National Day of Reconciliation, a post-apartheid holiday established in 1995 to promote national reconciliation and unity. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has participated in this year’s celebrations.
"Whether we are African, white, Indian or colored, we are all South African. We are determined that we leave no one behind," President Cyril Ramaphosa told the audience at an event, reflecting on the country's history and work towards healing the wounds of past injustices.
Ramaphosa announced a National Dialogue for South Africa, to be held next year. This dialogue aims to address the country's challenges—low growth, unemployment, poverty, poor governance, slow land reform, corruption, gender-based violence, social fragmentation, and racism—building upon 30 years of democracy.
The process will involve extensive public consultations and an advisory panel of eminent persons, alongside a steering committee representing
various sectors of society.
"It is expected to develop a shared vision of what it means to be a South African and of a common value system that will guide current and future generations. With a renewed commitment to social justice, economic empowerment, and cultural understanding, our country can continue to build on its achievements," he concluded.
