Glencoe, KwaZulu-Natal, 22 April 2025 - KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli, tabled a set of Parliamentary resolutions during a landmark Interfaith Symposium held in Glencoe under the Umzinyathi District Municipality. The gathering brought together a broad spectrum of religious leaders, faith-based organisations, and community members to confront pressing societal challenges through shared values and unified action.

The Interfaith Symposium served as a platform for meaningful dialogue, focusing on how religious communities can play a proactive role in addressing issues such as poverty, inequality, crime, substance abuse, and moral decay within KwaZulu-Natal.

In his address, Premier Ntuli highlighted the importance of faith-based collaboration in achieving social cohesion, healing fractured communities, and advancing the goals of the province’s moral regeneration agenda.

“The fight against social ills requires more than just policy—it demands the moral authority and compassion that our faith communities provide,” said Premier Ntuli. “These resolutions are not symbolic; they are a call to action to strengthen the moral fabric of our society.”

Among the key resolutions tabled were:
• Joint community outreach programmes to support vulnerable populations
• Partnerships between government and religious institutions for youth empowerment
• Faith-driven initiatives to combat crime and substance abuse
• Promotion of interfaith tolerance and unity

The event underscored the provincial government’s recognition of religious institutions as vital partners in building resilient, ethical, and inclusive communities.

As KwaZulu-Natal continues to navigate complex social dynamics, the Interfaith Symposium in Glencoe stands as a powerful reminder of the strength found in unity, compassion, and shared purpose across religious and cultural lines.