The South African Orchid Council will tomorrow, 20 September 2012, name an orchid in honour of President Jacob Zuma, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
This honour to President Zuma will be done to mark the forthcoming 15th South African Orchid Council National Conference and Show which will be hosted in Rustenburg by the Orchid Society from 27 to 30 September 2012.
President Zuma will join international notables who have also been given this honour. They include Former President Nelson Mandela.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 20 September 2012
Time: 14h00 (Media to arrive at 13h15)
Venue: The Union Buildings, Pretoria
Media are requested to send their details to Hlomani Baloyi at hlomani@po.gov.za / Hlomanibaloyi@gmail.com or 083 276 1295.
Enquiries:
Zanele Mngadi
Cell: 082 330 1148
Bongani Majola
Cell: 082 339 1993
Orchid to be named after President Jacob
