Deputy President Paul Mashatile Mashatile will attend the Amandla Ngawethu Good Friday church service of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG).
The Easter service will be held at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
“The Deputy President has been tasked by the President to lead government’s interaction with the inter-faith communities across South Africa as a champion of the country’s social cohesion and nation-building initiatives.
"The 2026 theme, 'The Family at the Foot of the Cross', focuses on strengthening the family unit and empowering communities to break cycles of violence, abuse, conflict and social fragmentation,” the Presidency said on Wednesday.
The event further highlights the role of faith-based organisations in promoting social cohesion, crime prevention and community resilience.
“Although Deputy President Mashatile has, in this role, traversed the length and breadth of the country, attending various congregations and worshipping with various religious denominations, including the Muslim, Hindu, Christian and African Churches communities, it will be the first time that he attends the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God Easter service in his capacity as the Deputy President of the Republic,” the Presidency explained.
The Deputy President will be joined by the Premier of Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi, the Gauteng MEC for Social Development, Faith Mazibuko as well as senior government officials.
The church service is expected to get underway at 10am. – SAnews.gov.za
