Governor-General, Michaelle Jean
Tuesday, 5 December to Friday 8 December 2006
Date: Tuesday, 5 December 2006
Time: 09h00: Arrival of media ahead of official welcoming ceremony in honour of
Governor-General Michaelle Jean
Venue: Union Buildings Amphitheatre, Pretoria
(Media to arrive through Government Avenue)
10h00: Arrival of Governor-General Michaelle Jean
To be received by President Thabo Mbeki. Media in attendance. Bilateral
discussions between President Thabo Mbeki and Governor-General Michaelle
Jean.
11h00: Arrival of media ahead of joint press conference by President Thabo
Mbeki and Canadian Governor-General Michaelle 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 Michaelle Jean
Venue: Sheraton Hotel, Church Street, Pretoria
(Parking at own cost)
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
Michaelle Jean. Photo opportunity.
15h30: Opportunity for one-on-one interviews with the Governor-General
Contact: Lizette van Niekerk at 082 563 4899
19h00: Media arrive for photo opportunity ahead of State banquet hosted by
President Thabo Mbeki in honour of Canadian Governor-General Michaelle
Jean
19h30: State banquet hosted by President Thabo Mbeki in honour of Canadian
Governor-General Michaelle 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 Women's
Prison.
11h25: Media arrive in Soweto ahead of the address to the Business Women's
Association. Press cards to be presented at the door.
Venue: Tirisano Hall, Grace Bible Church, 1214 Molefe Street, Dube
Village
Contact:
Lizette van Niekerk
Cell: 082 563 4899
12h00: Address and Luncheon with the Business Women's Association of South
Africa. 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 (NCOP), 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 and A Waterfront, Cape Town
(Media to be security screened before boarding boat)
(Only 10 seats available for media, 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.
For further information, please contact:
Manusha Pillai
Cell: 082 389 3587
Lizette van Niekerk
Cell: 082 563 4899
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
30 November 2006
