National Day of Prayer Postponed

Pretoria — The National Day of Prayer, which was to be held at the Absa Stadium in KwaZulu-Natal today, has been postponed, said the Presidency.

President Jacob Zuma was expected to officiate at the National Day of Prayer and the launch of Africa Month in Durban.

"The National Day of Prayer and Launch of Africa Month was to be addressed by President Zuma with religious leaders leading prayers for unity, peace, rain, successful local government elections and peaceful co-existence," said the Presidency in a statement on Friday.

A new date, said the Presidency, will be announced in due course.

National Day of Prayer Postponed

From last year, government decided to organise activities in May to mark Africa Month to promote unity, cohesion and prosperity in the African continent.

The 2016 Africa Month celebrations will be held under the theme 'Building a Better Africa and a Better World' and the sub-theme 'There Shall be Peace and Friendship'.