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.
On Friday, 21 January 2022 the plenary’s attention turned to the seminaries, South African Council of Priests, and Justice and peace. Fr. Thomas Plastow and Fr John Selemela gave reports for the Orientation Seminary, St. Francis Xavier in Cape Town and St. John Vianney Seminary in Pretoria respectively.