On the Friday, 20th January, the 4th day of the SACBC Plenary Session, it was a turn for the Department for the Formation, Life and Ministry of the Clergy to present reports. Reports were heard from St. Francis Xavier Orientation Seminary in Cape Town and St. John Vianney Seminary in…
The last open session of the afternoon saw a presentation by Rev Sy Mamabolo and Mr Mosotho Moepya, the Chief Electoral Officer and the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of South Africa respectively, on the campaign for electoral reform. The focus was on the proposed Electoral Amendment Bill currently parliament for finalization on how it will impact on the work of the electoral commission, especially how viable it would be for the country’s electoral logistical system to be ready for elections.
Monsignor Selemela thanked the bishops for the support he received during his 12 years as a formator in the seminary, especially the confidence they have shown in him when they chose him to lead the seminary as its rector.