Deputy Minister Speeches 2014 - 2010

Keynote Address by the Deputy Minister Dr Joe Phaahla, at the launch of the reprint of Classics Project; National Library, Pretoria
25 Nov 2010

It is a great honour for me to stand before you this evening to mark yet another milestone in our efforts to develop, preserve and promote our literary heritage. The Reprint of Classics is an attempt to preserve a treasure trove from which generations after generations can quench their thirst for knowledge. This project is one of several initiatives through which we develop a vibrant culture of reading

Speech by acting Director-General, Ms. Baduza, delivered on behalf of Deputy Minister Phaahla at the Gala Dinner of International Day of No Violence To Women, Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, Gauteng
25 Nov 2010

We mark today’s International Day of No Violence to Women amidst many horrific incidents that targeted women and children, including a tourist in Gugulethu and school children at Jules High School. This tells us that we certainly need to do more to halt this carnage and abuse, to prevent this in future.

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