The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, together with the Premier of the Eastern Cape, Ms Noxolo Kiviet, and the Executive Mayor of Buffalo City Metro Municipality, Cllr Zukswa Ncita, will undertake a Public Participation Programme in the Eastern Cape.
Minister Nkoana-Mashabane will take the opportunity to reflect on the milestones and challenges of South Africa under the theme: “Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Democracy and Freedom”.
The objectives of the Minister’s Public Participation Programme are:
- to popularise South Africa’s foreign policy and the mandate of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation
- to make a significant contribution to the development of humanity and establishing a more equitable and fair world
- to promote the African Agenda and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity/African Union (OAU/AU)
- to reflect on the implementation of the National Development Plan (Vision 2030), industrialisation and expansion of South Africa’s economy for the creation of sustainable employment opportunities and youth empowerment
- to honour the business community, global investors and partners
- to ensure that a mutually beneficial engagement is established between DIRCO and all government departments and agencies, organised labour business, civil organisation, the academic fraternity, faith-based organizations, the media, and members of the public.
All media are invited as follows:
Date: Friday, 29 November 2013
Part one: Dimbaza
10h15-10h45 Minister Nkoana-Mashabane to visit the Mathomo women’s project
Part two: Mpengempengeni Community Hall, Peelton
- 11h00 - 11h20 Opening and Welcome remarks by the Executive Mayor: Cllr Zukiswa Ncita
- 11h20 - 11h30 Introduction of the Minister by the MEC, Mr Mlibo Qoboshiyane (Local Government Traditional Affairs)
- 11h30 - 12h00 Keynote Address by Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
- 12h00 - 12h45 Question and interactive session with the community
- 13h15 - 13h30 Closing Remarks by Honourable Premier Kiviet
Part three: East London Industrial Development Zone (Elidz) Conference Centre
- 16h30h Members of the Media to arrive at ELIDZ Convention Centre
- 17h00-21h00 Investor Dialogue
Programme Director: DDG Qwase
- Arrival and Accreditation
- Opening and Welcome Remarks: Mr M Jonas, MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism
- Investor Perspective: Mr Zimmerman, CEO of MBSA
- Provincial Perspective: Ms Noxolo Kiviet, Premier of the Eastern Cape
- Keynote Address: Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
- Interactive Session
- Summation: Chairperson
- Vote of Thanks: BCMM Executive Mayor, Cllr Zukiswa Ncita
- Networking session
RSVP:
Laoura Lazouras
Cell: 083 564 2024
E-mail: lazourasl@dirco.gov.za
Enquiries:
Clayson Monyela, Spokesperson for DIRCO
Cell: 082 884 5974
