Pretoria: International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane will embark on a Ministerial Outreach Programme in Limpopo.
The Outreach Programme aims to increase awareness and understanding of the Department’s work both locally and abroad and also to illustrate the link between the country’s domestic priorities and the Department’s international engagement and cooperation.
The programme will be divided in two segments - public lecture and Imbizo.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Public lecture
Time: 10h00- 12h00
Date: 16 October 2009
Venue: University of Limpopo - Turfloop Campus, Polokwane
Contact person:
Nthabiseng Ramatshela – Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)
Cell: 082 675 0893
Phuthi Mosomane - Premier’s office (Limpopo)
Cell: 082 729 2783
Imbizo
Time:14h00- 16h00
Date: 16 October 2009
Venue: Mankweng Community Hall
Contact person:
Nthabiseng Ramatshela – DIRCO
Cell: 082 675 0893
Phuthi Mosomane - Premier’s office (Limpopo)
Cell: 082 729 2783
Members of the media who wish to cover the event are requested to submit the following information to the department for accreditation before 12:00 noon, Wednesday, 14 October 2009:
* Name and surname
* South African identity document (ID) / passport number
* Name of organisation
* Contact number
The information should be sent to ramatshelaj@foreign.gov.za and mosomanep@premier.limpopo.gov.za
Members of the media will also be required to produce their South African ID/ passport and press cards at the venue.
A media statement will be issued shortly.
Issued by: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
9 October 2009
