Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, will on Friday 29 January 2010, meet with the former President of the Republic of Botswana Mr Festus Mogae, who is also a member of the Champions for an HIV-Free Generation, at the Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.
Mr Mogae launched the Champions for an HIV-Free Generation in 2008, during the 17th International AIDS Conference in Mexico. This is a group of former African presidents and other influential personalities, with the aim to mobilise high-level leadership in renewed and revitalised responses to HIV and AIDS in Sub Saharan Africa.
Members of the media are invited for a photo opportunity as follows:
Date: 29 January 2010
Venue: Presidential Guesthouse, Pretoria
Time: 10h30
From this engagement, the Deputy President will proceed to Lawley (south of Johannesburg) to launch the Mercedes-Benz Ekukhanyeni Children’s Home project. The home caters for orphans and children from surrounding communities. It combines a sanctuary and early childhood development opportunities for these vulnerable children.
Members of the media are expected to arrive at 14h00. A press conference is scheduled for 16h00.
For comments please contact:
Vusi Mona
Cell: 082 047 2260
RSVP:
Nthabiseng Rantau
Cell: 082 570 5503
Terrence Manase
Cell: 082 338 6707
Issued by: The Presidency
27 January 2010
Source: The Presidency (http://www.thepresidency.gov.za/)
