President Jacob Zuma will address the Intelligence Services Day tomorrow, Thursday, 3 December 2009, at Musanda, the headquarters of the State Security Agency in Pretoria East.
The event is held annually to pay tribute to members of the civilian intelligence community. The President and the Minister of State Security Dr Siyabonga Cwele will confer awards ranging from long-service, loyalty, distinguished service and leadership to deserving members.
President Zuma will lay a wreath at the Memorial Wall and plant a tree in the Garden of Remembrance in honour of members who have died while in service. The President will also unveil a plaque naming the road leading to the State Security headquarters as Joe Nhlanhla Way. Thereafter President Zuma will address members of the intelligence community.
Media representatives are invited to attend the wreath laying ceremony, tree planting and unveiling of Joe Nhlanhla Way. You will also be able to view the Presidential Address at a separate venue at Musanda.
Date of event: Thursday, 3 December 2009
Time: 11h00 latest
Venue: Musanda, Headquarters of State Security Agency, Delmas Road, Pretoria East
Please confirm your attendance by end of today by providing your full names, media house and identity number to Lorna Daniels on 0824183389 (via sms) or email intmin@mweb.co.za.
For enquiries please contact:
Vincent Magwenya
Cell: 072 715 0024
Lorna Daniels
Cell: 082 418 3389
Issued by: The Presidency
2 December 2009
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