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2025 Interfaith Symposium, Glencoe Town Hall, Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Theme: “The Role of the Interfaith Sector in Societal Renewal: Restoring the Moral Fiber of Society for Common Values and Social Cohesion”

Programme Director: Hon. NJ Nkwanyana, MPL; Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Participation and Petitions”

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Glencoe Town Hall

Interfaith Symposium

09h55 – 10h00 Announcement of the official start of the program and calling people into order before singing of the National Anthem
Hon. NJ Nkwanyana, MPL

10h00 – 10h10 Singing of the National Anthem All

10h10 – 10h20 Opening Prayer Interfaith Prayers

Indigenous: Prof. N Ngobese
African Traditional: President GG Goba
Hindu: Guru Krishnamoorthy
Islam: Sheik Walid
Rastafarian: Ras Sunnyboy Ngcobo
Bahai:
Jewish: Rabbi Friedman
Nazareth Baptist: Dr Mvubu
Christian:

10h20 – 10h25 Opening and Acknowledgements Hon. NJ Nkwanyana, MPL

10h25 – 10h35 Welcoming Remarks Cllr. TH Mchunu, Mayor of Umzinyathi District Municipality

10h35 – 10h40 Message of support Cllr. M Mkhize, Mayor of Endumeni Municipality

10h40 – 11h00 Purpose and Programme outline
Hon. NN Boyce, MPL, Speaker, KZN Legislature

11h00 – 11h40 Premier’s Address and Feedback on Implementation of 2023 Interfaith Symposium Resolutions Hon. AT Ntuli, MPL, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal


PRESENTATIONS

11h40 – 11h50 Enrolling Interfaith Leaders in District Municipalities to establish a credible synergy across spheres of government for effective leadership, governance and accountability

Mr PI Kubheka Director: Public Participation COGTA

11h50 – 12h00 The relevance of the Interfaith Sector in building the society through moral regeneration and fighting GBV.

Ms Renita Veerasamy
Deputy Director: Victim Empowerment
Department of Social Development

12h00 – 12h10 Championing Interfaith Sector as Community Leaders and ensuring their participation in Community Structures.

Rev. S Nyandeni, Director: Community Partnerships and Moral Regeneration, Office of the Premier

12h10 – 12h20 Strengthening Legislative Processes by Involving Interfaith Sector in building effective Constituency Support
Hon. NN Boyce, MPL, Speaker, KZN Legislature

12h20– 13h00 Question and Answer Session

Interfaith Symposium Dialogue

13h00– 14h00 Interfaith Symposium Dialogue District Representatives

14h00 – 14h10 Presentation and Adoption of 2025 Interfaith Symposium Resolutions Sector Representative

14h10 – 14h20 Vote of Thanks Hon. MB Gwala, MPL Chief Whip, KZN Legislature