The Western Cape Provincial Parliament is set to illuminate its building in Wale Street with blue and yellow lights in showing solidarity with the people of Ukraine. This is in light of the current conflict between the country and Russia. The illumination will take place this evening.
“This is a peaceful act of solidarity with this member state of the United Nations, and we call on all to work towards a peaceful solution to the crisis and avoid the loss of any more innocent lives in Ukraine. The WCPP views the situation in Ukraine as very serious and calls on all peace-loving people in the Western Cape to join our call for prayer for a peaceful solution in Ukraine,” said the WCPP in a statement.
Our provincial government also expressed that they have joined “the global condemnation of Russia’s attack on Ukrainian civilians, mostly women and children.”
Referencing the United Nations Charter on Human Rights, The WCPP also talked about the moral obligation to defend the peace and sovereignty with all member states.
It has also been speculated that Table Mountain may bit lit up in Ukraine’s flag colours, however as James Retief of the WCPP told Cape {town} Etc, this has not been confirmed and would be a city-led initiative if it were to go forth.
The lighting will take place at 7:30pm on 7 Wale Street where Speaker of the WCPP, Masizole Mnqsela will conduct the illumination.
This follows a public protest outside the Russian Embassy in Cape Town calling to end Russia’s invasion.
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However, some South African political parties are opposed to the lighting, including ANC MPL, Pat Lekker and the Al Jamah-ah party.
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