The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa

09/06/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/06/2024 09:14

Deputy President Mashatile to visit Nazareth Baptist Church in Harrismith

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on Saturday, 07 September 2024, join the Nazareth Baptist Church known as Bethlehema LamaNazaretha akwa Shembe at the Holy Temple of Ntabazwe in Platenberg near Harrismith in the Free State Province.

The Deputy President will be a Special Guest of His Holiness Inkosi Unyazi LweZulu, the Leader of the Church. Deputy President Mashatile is tasked by the President to lead social cohesion and nation-building initiatives in the country, including fostering social compacts with Faith-based communities, amongst others.

Details of the visit are as follows:
Date: Saturday, 07 September 2024
Time: 08h30 (media to arrive 08h00)
Venue: Ntabazwe/Bethlehem Holy Temple, Platenberg, Harrismith (along N3 Highway), Free State Province.

Media wishing to cover the visit is advised of the strict dress code applied by the church: Headdresses and covering of shoulders for females; no pants/trousers for females; covering of shoulders for males, and strictly no shoes for everyone at the holy mountain.

Members of the media wishing to cover the visit requested to submit their full details to Mr Bongani Majola on 082 339 1993.


Media enquiries: Mr Keith Khoza, Acting Spokesperson to the Deputy President on 066 195 8840

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria