Media Statement by the Inter Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Comprehensive Social Security

Government thanks all South Africans who joined the 100 Men March today, a call to action and to end gender based violence. People in their thousands marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to voice their concern about violence on women and children. They also committed to be part of the solution by signing a pledge to end violence against the most vulnerable, women and children.

Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 09 – 15 July 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a better South Africa.

Public servants walk in the name of women and children

As part of the centenary celebrations for former President Nelson Mandela and struggle stalwart Mama Albertina Sisulu, and in response to the societal challenge of violence against women and children, the GCIS is organising a historic “100 Men March for Mandela and Sisulu, for no Violence Against Women and Children”.

Government leaders to engage the citizens in honour of Tata Madiba and Mama Albertina Sisulu’s legacy

The eighth National Imbizo Focus Week will kick start today, 9th July 2018 and end on the 15th of July 2018 under the theme: “Together we move South Africa forward.” 

All systems go for the 100 Men March 

The Sunday Sun newspaper edition of Sunday 8 June 2018, published a story that kwaito artist, Arthur Mafokate has pledged to attend the #100MenMarch.  Government recognises that Mr Mafokate is facing serious charges of gender based violence and supports that the due legal processes unfold accordingly. 

The charges faced by Mr Mafokate and his alleged conduct are in direct conflict of the ethos of #100MenMarch and rallying call by Government and its partners to create awareness on violence against women and children

Arrangements for the #100MenMarch

On Tuesday, 10 July 2018, Government is hosting the #100MenMarch to raise awareness on violence against women and children.

The March is hosted in partnership with business, labour, faith based organisations and non-profit organisation as participants.  Each stakeholder participating will have at least 100 men representing their sector.  

6 July 2018

Programme Director
Members of the IMC present
Members of the media
Ladies and gentlemen

The Inter-Ministerial Committee met last week Friday, 29 June 2018 and we are delighted to share the upcoming activities and progress report on the implementation of the Comprehensive National Programme for the centenary of both of two of our struggle icons, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela under the theme: “Be the legacy”, as well as Mama Albertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu under the theme: “A Woman of fortitude.”