Deputy President Ramaphosa receives a memorandum from the Khoibushmen Liberation Walkers camped outside the Union Buildings

Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Sunday 24 December 2017, received on behalf of President Jacob Zuma a memorandum from a delegation of KhoiBushmen Liberation Walkers.
 
Deputy President Ramaphosa received the memorandum near the Nelson Mandela statue in the Union Buildings gardens where the group of four had set up camp to highlight land and identity issues.
 
On receiving the memorandum, Deputy President Ramaphosa assured the delegation that the memorandum would be given the necessary consideration.
 
Deputy President Ramaphosa also informed the group of the passage by the National Assembly of a Bill that gives recognition to the Khoisan community and its heritage.
 
Deputy President Ramaphosa said the next step would be the submission of the Bill to the National Council of Provinces.
 
This process demonstrated government’s determination to attend to the concerns of this community in a responsible and consultative manner.
 

Enquiries: Tyrone Seale on 083 575 7440
 
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria