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Media Statement, 18 April 2015

 

 

President Zuma calls on Churches to Pray for Peace and Friendship

 

 

President Jacob Zuma has called upon all churches to lead the nation in
praying for peace and friendship tomorrow, after a few areas in the country
experienced violence against foreign nationals.

 

The President said the majority of South Africans believe in peace, unity
and friendship and have nothing to do with the sporadic incidents of
violence that have taken place.

 

"We humbly request our religious leaders nationwide to send out a message of
peace and friendship to all our people.  South Africans have lived in peace
with foreign nationals for years. We know that the majority of our people
believe in human rights and peace and that they respect the dignity of all
who live in our country. They know that where there are concerns and
differences, these should be resolved the South African way, through
dialogue, and not through violence and intimidation. We will work with all
peace loving South Africans and foreign nationals to promote peaceful
co-existence, solidarity and friendship,'' said the President.

 

The President cancelled his visit to Indonesia in order to lead the nation
in promoting peace, unity and togetherness among South Africans and foreign
nationals.

 

He visited displaced foreign nationals in Chatsworth and also the community
of Umlazi in Durban earlier today, 18 April 2015.

 

 

Issued by the Presidency, Pretoria

 

 

Enquiries:

Mac Maharaj on 079 879 3203 or [email protected]

 

 

www.thepresidency.gov.za 

 

www.operationphakisa.gov.za 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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