Governor-General Michaëlle Jean, Tuesday 5 December â Friday 8 December
2006
4 December 2006
Tuesday, 5 December 2006
09h00: Arrival of media ahead of official welcoming ceremony in honour of
Governor-General Michaëlle Jean
Venue: Union Buildings Amphitheatre, Pretoria
(Media to arrive through Government Avenue)
Contact:
Manusha Pillai
Cell: 082 389 3587
David Hlabane
Cell: 082 561 9428
10h00: Arrival of Governor-General Michaëlle Jean, to be received by
President Thabo Mbeki
Media in attendance
Bilateral discussions between President Thabo Mbeki and Governor-General
Michaëlle Jean
11h00: Arrival of media ahead of joint press conference by President Thabo
Mbeki and Canadian Governor-General Michaëlle Jean
Venue: Union Buildings Amphitheatre, Pretoria
(Media to arrive through Government Avenue)
(Please present press cards)
Contact:
Manusha Pillai
Cell: 082 389 3587
David Hlabane
Cell: 082 561 9428
11h50: Joint press conference
12h30: Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka to pay courtesy call on
Governor-General Michaëlle Jean
Venue: Presidential Guesthouse, Bryntirion Estate, Church Street, Arcadia,
Pretoria
Contact:
Manusha Pillai
Cell: 082 389 3587
Thabang Chiloane
Cell: 082 888 8783
13h00: Deputy President Mlambo-Ngcuka to pay courtesy call on
Governor-General Michaëlle Jean
Photo opportunity
15h30: Opportunity for oneâonâone interviews with the Governor General
Contact:
Lizette van Niekerk
Cell: 082 563 4899
19h00: Media arrive for photo opportunity ahead of State Banquet hosted by
President Thabo Mbeki in honour of Canadian Governor-General Michaëlle Jean
19h30: State Banquet hosted by President Thabo Mbeki in honour of Canadian
Governor-General Michaëlle Jean
Media in attendance for photo opportunity and toast remarks
Wednesday, 6 December 2006
Johannesburg
08h40: Media arrive at Constitution Square, Constitution Hill ahead of the
tour by Governor General Jean.
Venue: 1 Kotze Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Contact:
Lizette van Niekerk
Cell: 082 563 4899
09h45: Tour of Constitution Hill by Governor-General escorted by Justice
Albie Sachs
Photo opportunities on arrival at Constitution Square and Atrium in Womenâs
Prison
11h25: Media arrive in Soweto ahead of the address to the Business Womenâs
Association. Press cards to be presented at the door.
Venue: Tirisano Hall, Grace Bible Church, 1214 Molefe Street, Dube Village
Contact: Manusha Pillai
Cell: 082 389 3587
Thabang Chiloane
Cell: 082 888 8783
Lizette van Niekerk
Cell: 082 563 4899
12h00: Address and luncheon with the Business Womenâs Association of South
Africa
To be attended by Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.
Photo opportunity and open coverage of remarks only
14h00: Arrival of media at McCain Foods Processing Plant in Delmas
Venue: Harrison McCain Road, Delmas
(Media to be Security screened at gate)
(Please present press cards)
Contact:
Lizette van Niekerk
Cell: 082 563 4899
15h00: Governor-General visits McCain Foods Processing Plant.
Governor-General plants an African Wild Olive tree and reveals the
commemorative plaque
Photo opportunity and open coverage
15h30: Media departs for Phaphamani Secondary School in Botleng
16h10: Governor-General visits Phaphamani Secondary School
Photo opportunity and open coverage
Thursday, 7 December 2006
Cape Town
09h30: Media arrive at Parliament ahead of the visit by Governor
General
Venue: Parliamentary Precinct, 120 Plein Street
(Please use visitors entrance)
Contact:
Lizette van Niekerk
Cell: 082 563 4899
10h25: Governor-General is greeted by Speaker of the National Assembly,
Baleka Mbete and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Mninwa
Johannes Mahlangu
10h25: Photo opportunities outside main doors of National Assembly and
foyer
10h30: Courtesy call in meeting room
Photo opportunity on commencement of meeting
11h15: Governor General tours Parliament and signs the VIP Guest Book
Photo opportunity
13h30: Members of the media arrive at Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben
Island
Venue: New Clock Tower Precinct, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town
(Media to be security screened before boarding boat)
(Only 10 seats available for media â please RSVP to Lizette Van Niekerk))
Contact:
Lizette van Niekerk
Cell: 082 563 4899
13h45: Media and delegation members depart for Robben Island by boat
14h30: Media and delegation members arrive on Robben Island. Transport
provided.
15h00: Governor-General tours Robben Island with Ahmed Kathrada
Photo opportunities at Limestone Quarry and Prison
17h30: Media and delegation members depart from Robben Island by boat
Friday, 8 December 2006
Cape Town
09h30: Media arrive at Zip Zap Circus School
Venue: Unit 13, Montague Gardens Industrial Park, Cape Town
Contact:
Lizette van Niekerk
Cell: 082 563 4899
10h30: Governor General and delegation attend a performance at Zip Zap Circus
School
Photo opportunity and open coverage
Enquiries:
Manusha Pillai
Tel: (012) 351 0269
Cell: 082 389 3587
Lizette van Niekerk
Cell: 082 563 4899
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
4 December 2006
Source: SAPA
