The Moral Regeneration Movement [MRM] is commemorating Moral Regeneration Month in July 2011 with the theme ”Together nurturing the good in everyone through the Charter of Positive Values”. MRM month was officially launched on Friday 01 July 2011 by the Hon. Mr. Paul Mashatile, Minister of Arts and Culture at the CRC Church Boshoff Road in Kimberley at 10h00. The opening was hosted by the Premier of Northern Cape, Ms Hazel Jenkins.

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During this period, all South Africans and all who dwell within her borders are encouraged to reflect on what they can do individually and collectively to make our country a better place for all and accelerate our quest for building morally strong communities.

Various activities to commemorate MRM Month will take place within the provinces throughout the month of July, culminating in a closing ceremony which will be held in the Eastern Cape Province on 30 July 2011.

The closing address is normally delivered by the Hon Kgalema Motlanthe, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, who is the Patron of the Moral Regeneration Movement.

Why July for MRM Month

The decision to have MRM Month in July is premised on the fact that it is the month in which the Charter of Positive Values was adopted. It is also the birthday month of former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela who is considered the prime mover in the formation of the Moral Regeneration Movement.

Also, moral regeneration or renewal is multifaceted and cuts across all of our interactions, be it in the home, at the workplace, at school etc.

It is therefore fitting that a month be dedicated to Moral Regeneration during which we, in our various communities recommit ourselves to the effort of building communities grounded in positive values.

The theme for this year’s MRM Month is “Together nurturing the good in everyone through the Charter of Positive Values” is meant to encourage us to rededicate and recommit to building a just and caring society in pursuance of lasting peace and prosperity for our nation.

The messages we would like South Africans to take home is that:

1. South Africans inherently have high moral values and standards:

2. Moral renewal is the responsibility of every South African:

3. Moral communities are important to sustain and consolidate democracy, peace and prosperity in South Africa: