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Show the needed peace today

The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21 and this year South Africa needs peace and harmony more than ever.

The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.

With the Covid-19 pandemic that took hold of all of us, Pastor Jeremiah Zulu had some peaceful advice for the community of eMalahleni.

“First of all, I called on all warring parties to lay down their weapons. These are not normal times, and our responses cannot be routine. The pandemic is not just a health issue. It is having direct and troubling effects on development, peace and security. Our global ceasefire appeal is resonating in many places and with many groups. While distrust can make implementation difficult, I have been heartened by the strong support the appeal has received from civil society, which can influence and mobilize people at the grassroots.”

He means that with the needed peace this country of ours can strive to be the best, yet again.

“Peace Day has been a focal point for community-uniting and peace-inspiring events since its inception in 1981. Together we can create a more peaceful, just and sustainable world, one heart, one family, one community at a time. Start by joining the countdown to peace and help inspire your community to create humanity’s first day of peace, ever. At the end of the day as we all live in peace we know God is with us as He is the Man of peace,” he concluded.

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