A national summit to enhance social cohesion, referred to by President Jacob Zuma in Parliament, will be held in Soweto, the department of arts and culture said on Wednesday.
The summit would present people with an opportunity to talk to each other about their values, aspirations and vision of a united South Africa, said Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile.
He said political parties, representatives of civil society, business leaders and government representatives had been invited to attend the summit.
“We are confident that the summit will firmly place the promotion of social cohesion, nation-building, and national identity on the national agenda.
“South Africans have proven themselves to be a nation that thrives and finds solutions to difficult problems through dialogue, discussion and reaching out to one another,” said Mashatile.
The summit will be held under the theme: “Creating a caring and proud society”.
Zuma announced the need for the social cohesion summit in May following the storm of controversy caused by Brett Murray's painting “The Spear”, which depicted Zuma with his genitals exposed. - Sapa