G20 Interfaith Forum: Archbishop Makgoba declares ‘Ubuntu is broken’

“UBUNTU is broken”, Archbishop Thabo Makgoba said when he delivered the keynote address at the G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) in Cape Town yesterday, which saw several global voices committed to shaping inclusive and ethical policy coming together.

- THEOLIN TEMBO

The IF20 forum convenes religious leaders, civil society organisations, government officials, multilateral institutions, and scholars to explore collaborative solutions to pressing global challenges.

The IF20 event is intended to reflect and reinforce South Africa’s G20 Presidency theme: “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability” During his address, Makgoba appealed to President Cyril Ramaphosa and the government to take action on the five G20 action areas. This included food security and poverty, economic and financial action, social cohesion as a foundation for peace, migration and refugee movements, human trafficking, and religious involvement, as first responders.

“IF20’s continued work highlights extensive religious teaching and practices supporting policies and action to support those on the move, especially those who are most vulnerable,’ he said.

“As South Africans, our appeal to our president and other government leaders is to prioritise these agenda points.”