Deputy President David Mabuza to address the commemoration of World Aids Day in Limpopo Province

Deputy President David Mabuza, in his capacity as Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), will deliver a keynote address at the World AIDS Day Commemoration event on Wednesday, 01 December 2021. The event will take place in a hybrid format, in Xikundu Village, Saselamani Stadium, Vhembe District, in the Limpopo province.
 
The World Aids Day will be commemorated under the theme “Working Together to End inequalities, AIDS, TB and COVID-19 - Get Tested. Get Vaccinated. Adhere to Treatment”.  The theme emphasises the need for individuals to make the right health choices, by undergoing testing for HIV, TB and STI’s, to adhere to treatment and also to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
 
The South African theme is aligned to the global theme for World AIDS Day, which is “End Inequalities. End AIDS”.
 
In his address, Deputy President Mabuza is expected to reiterate the importance of collective leadership and partnerships to achieve maximum impact of programmes as well as coupling meetings and events with outreach programmes in communities and taking the message to households.
 
As such, Deputy President will hold dialogues with Traditional leaders and Inter-Faith leaders in Limpopo as well as visiting households to take the message of getting tested, adhering to treatment and getting vaccinated against the coronavirus.
 
The Deputy President will be joined by Ms Steve Letsike, Deputy Chairperson of SANAC, Dr Joe Phaahla, Minister of Health, Mr Stanley Mathabatha, Premier of Limpopo, and development partners.
 
Members of the surrounding communities will also benefit from the provision of comprehensive health and wellness services on the day. 
 
Members of the media are invited to cover the event as follows:
 
Day One: 30 November 2021
 
Dialogue with Traditional Leaders
 
Venue: Malamulele Community Hall, Collins Chabane Municipality, Limpopo
Time: 10h00 – 12h00
 
Dialogue with Inter-Faith Leaders
 
Venue:  Malamulele Community Hall, Collins Chabane Municipality, Limpopo
Time: 13h00 – 15h00
 
Day Two:  01 December 2021
 
Deputy President Mabuza pays Courtesy Call on Chief Maluleke
 
Date: Wednesday, 01 December 2021
Time: 08h30 – 09h30
Venue: Xikundu, Traditional Council Offices
 
Door to Door awareness campaign on HIV, TB prevention and Covid-19
 
Time:  09h30 – 10h30
Venue: Xikundu, Collins Chabane Municipality
 
Main World Aids Day Event
 
Date: Wednesday, 01 December 2021
Time: 10h30 – 14h00
Venue: Saselamani Stadium, Collins Chabane Municipality, Xikundu 
 
 
For more information and enquiries, please contact: 
Matshepo Seedat: The Presidency: 082 679 9473 Matshepo@presidency.gov.za
Sam Matome Bopape: The Presidency on 082 318 5251 or Matome@presidency.gov.za
Foster Mohale: Ministry of Health on 072 432 3792 or Foster.Mohale@health.gov.za
Nelson Dlamini: SANAC on 078 731 0313 or Nelson@sanac.org.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria