South Africa to hand over R1 million to Indonesian Government
following the recent tsunami and May 2006 earthquake
following the recent tsunami and May 2006 earthquake
20 July 2006
Upon her return from Bolivia, Deputy Minister Sue van der Merwe will hand
over South Africa's contribution of R1 million to the Indonesian government in
a ceremony at the Union Buildings in support of Indonesia relief efforts
following the recent tsunami that claimed the lives of more than 500
Indonesians. This gesture will also be in support of the devastation left by
the earthquake earlier in May this year which claimed the lives of more than 6
000 people.
Media Programme:
Date: Friday, 21 July 2006
Arrival of the media: 08h30 for 9h00
Venue: Minister's Lounge East Wing, Union Buildings
Enquiries:
Nomfanelo Kota
Cell: 082 459 3787
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
20 July 2006
Source: SAPA
