President Jacob Zuma will on Friday, 22 August 2014, meet with Chief Executive Officers of major companies who are part of the National Education Collaboration Trust initiative, to promote cooperation in education in the country.
The National Education Collaboration Trust is a partnership initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation between stakeholders in the education sector including government, business, labour and civil society with the goal to improve education outcomes in South Africa. It was established through the Education Collaboration Framework in response to the call for collaboration in the education sector in the National Development Plan and was formally launched on 16 July 2013.
It is chaired by First Rand CEO Mr Sizwe Nxasana.
Media are invited for a photo opportunity at the beginning of the meetings and a media opportunity after the meeting.
Date: Friday 22 August 2014
Time: 10h00 (Media to arrive at 9h30)
Venue: Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse, Pretoria
Media should send their details to:
Hlomani Baloyi
Cell: 083 276 1295
E-mail: Hlomani@po.gov.za
Members of the media are also advised to bring along their press cards and ID/Passport document on the day of the event.
Enquiries:
Zanele Mngadi
Cell: 082 330 1148
Bongani Majola
Cell: 082 339 1993
