Protocol:

Programme director

Minister of Social Development

Minister of Health

The Premier of Gauteng province

Government leaders and officials

Representatives of labour and business

Most importantly representatives of the social sector and civil society: non-profit organisations, community-based organisation, faith-based organisations – all those who on a daily basis, in difficult conditions, support people in need and strive to combat poverty, hunger, disease and social ills

Ladies and gentlemen

Thank you for inviting me to participate in this important occasion. Allow me to acknowledge President Ramaphosa for initiating this process and Minister Zulu and her team for organizing it.

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