The Presidency has given the assurance that Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, is well after he collapsed during the N’wamitwa Day celebrations in Tzaneen, Limpopo.
Mashatile attended the N’wamitwa Day celebrations at the Valoyi Cultural Village in Tzaneen on Saturday.
The Deputy President, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Presidential Task Team on matters of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, addressed the celebrations under the theme “Celebrating the lives of our heroes and heroines who laid down their lives for our freedom”.
While delivering his keynote address, the Deputy President felt lightheaded from the heat and was attended to by his medical team.
“We can confirm that the Deputy President has received the necessary medical attention and is well,” said Acting Spokesperson to the Deputy President, Keith Khoza, in a statement.
N’waMitwa Day unites vital aspects of democratic society
In his prepared speech, Deputy President Mashatile said the 16th anniversary of N’waMitwa Day united vital aspects of the democratic society and demonstrated the country's progress in advancing the constitutional values of gender equality and non-sexism .
He said Her Royal Highness Hosi Dr N'waMitwa II's accession to the throne symbolised resilience and progress in the country's ongoing journey to realise women's full potential in leadership roles.
"Her path inspires all, particularly the millions of South African women whose voices and contributions are essential in shaping our nation’s future. We are proud that you have upended patriarchy by claiming your rightful place on the Valoyi royal throne.
"You have demonstrated to women that their role extends beyond the norm, and they can assume leadership positions in society, performing equally or better than men. What remains is that we must fight patriarchy and stand together as government and traditional leaders to root out the persistent inequalities and Gender-Based Violence (GBV), which continue to erode social cohesion in South Africa." – SAnews.gov.za
