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Text of report by South African News24 website on 21 March
Durban - The department of justice and constitutional development has drafted a national action plan to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerances, President Jacob Zuma announced on Monday.
Zuma addressed thousands of people at a Human Rights Day celebration held in the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
The president received a warm welcome from the crowd, mostly wearing ANC T-shirts, who cheered as he walked on to the stage.
"The plan is designed to raise awareness of anti-racism, equality and anti-discrimination issues among public officials, civil society and the general public, mobilising support from a wide range of people," Zuma said.
"This policy framework will encourage the collection of information regarding racism,...