Deputy President Mashatile to address ELCSA Golden Jubilee Celebration

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will this evening, Friday, 19 December 2025, attend and address the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa's (ELCSA) Golden Jubilee Celebration scheduled to take place at Rustenburg Civic Centre in the North West Province. 

Held under the theme " _United in Confession and Witnessing_ ", the celebration provides an opportunity to reflect on the church’s journey and its contribution to spiritual development, social cohesion and community upliftment since its establishment in 1972.

This celebration marks a significant milestone in the churche's history, commemorating 50 years of ministry, service, and dedication.
 
In line with the Deputy President’s Delegated Responsibility of social cohesion and nation building, the Deputy President is expected to reflect on the ECLSA’s journey and emphasise the role faith-based organisations play in promoting unity, shared values, as well as the significance of their contribution to building inclusive and resilient communities.

The Deputy President will be joined by the Premier of North West, Mr Lazarus Mokgosi; the Minister of Social Development, Ms Sisisi Tolashe; the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie and the Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga. 

Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Friday, 19 December 2025
Time: 18h00
Venue: Rustenburg Civic Centre, North West Province 

NOTE TO MEDIA: Due to space limitations, media coverage will be restricted to the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) which will disseminate the audiovisual material to all media. 

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

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria