President Jacob Zuma will on Monday, 14 October 2013, host President François Hollande of the Republic France on a State Visit to South Africa.
We wish to invite all media as follows:
Monday, 14 October 2013
Part one: Union Buildings.
7h30 Members of the Media arrive at the Union Buildings
Photo Opportunity
- 8h00 President François Hollande arrives at the Union Buildings and is welcomed by President Zuma (Photo opportunity).
- 9h00 Welcome Ceremony
- 9h25- 9h30 Official Photo Opportunity
- 9h35- 9h50 Tête-à-tête between President Jacob Zuma and President François Hollande
- 10h00 - 11:00 Official Talks
Photo Opportunity
- 11h10 Press Conference
- 11h35 President François Hollande and delegation visit Freedom Park.
Part two: Freedom Park
11h 15 Members of the Media arrive at the Freedom Park.
Photo Opportunity
- 11h40 President Zuma arrives at Freedom Park.
- 11h45 President Hollande arrives at Freedom Park.
Photo Opportunity
- 12h00-12h50 Wreath Laying Ceremony and guided tour of Freedom Park.
- 12h55 President Hollande and Mrs Trierweiler depart Freedom Park
Part three: Sandton Convention Centre
- 14h30 Members of the Media arrive at the Sandton Convention Centre.
- 15h00 – 16h00 South Africa-France Business Forum
- Programme Director announces the arrival of President Zuma and President Hollande
- Welcome remarks by the Programme Director
- Remarks by BUSA and BBC
Representatives
- French Minister of Trade introduces President Hollande
- Remarks by President Hollande
- Minister Davies introduces President Zuma
- Remarks by President Zuma
Part four: Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse
- 18h30 Members of the Media arrive at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse
- 19h30 State Banquet in Honour of His Excellency President Francois Hollande of the Republic of France
Media in attendance during the Toast Remarks
We wish to request the media attending the event to please send names ID/Passport numbers to Proffesor Ndawonde on 073 597 9534 or proffesor@po.gov.za or Curtis Singo on 072 625 7060 or Singoc@dirco.gov.za before 20h00, on Friday 11 October 2013.
Enquiries:
Bongani Majola
Cell: 082 339 1993
Zanele Mngadi
Cell: 082 330 1148
