{"id":96881,"date":"2026-04-06T13:03:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T13:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/deputy-president-urges-renewed-commitment-to-sa-challenges"},"modified":"2026-04-06T13:08:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T13:08:09","slug":"deputy-president-urges-renewed-commitment-to-sa-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/deputy-president-urges-renewed-commitment-to-sa-challenges","title":{"rendered":"Deputy President Urges Renewed Commitment to SA Challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for renewed commitment in tackling South Africa\u2019s most pressing challenges, including poverty, unemployment, corruption, and gender-based violence (GBV).<\/p>\n<p>Addressing congregants at a Good Friday service at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, he said that the country\u2019s freedom was built on bravery and selflessness, echoing the legacy of late former president Nelson Mandela.<\/p>\n<p>Mashatile stressed the role of families as the foundation of strong communities, while highlighting churches as a vital moral voice in building better societies.<\/p>\n<p>With Easter weekend activities in full swing countrywide, Mashatile urged faith-based groups to continue speaking out against injustice and supporting vulnerable groups, particularly women and young people.<\/p>\n<p>The event, hosted by the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, focused on strengthening social cohesion and community resilience, with Mashatile encouraging unity, service, and prayer for peace across the country and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe power must always be with the people. In our communities whatever we do, yini (it is you) the people, the communities, who will make this country better.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to the Presidency, 2026\u2019s theme \u201cfamily at the foot of the cross,\u201d focuses on strengthening the family unit and empowering communities to break cycles of violence, abuse, conflict and social division.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">South-Africa<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for renewed commitment in tackling South Africa\u2019s most pressing challenges, including poverty, unemployment, corruption, and gender-based violence (GBV). 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