President Jacob Zuma will this evening bid farewell to the Republic of South Africa Parliament Rugby team which leaves on a rugby tour of the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland next week.
President Zuma is the patron of the team and he and the team will be given team blazers at the send-off function.
The official send off cocktail function will be hosted by Parliament.
Date: Thursday, 12 November 2009
Time: 17h30 for 18h00
Venue: New Wing Restaurant 2nd Floor National Assembly Building, Parliament
Parliament's rugby team will be playing the Houses of Commons and Lords Rugby Team in the UK and the Parliament of Ireland's Rugby Team in Dublin. During the tour, which is from 19 to 29 November, the team will also visit the UK and Irish Parliaments.
Members of the media wishing to attend are advised to send their details (name, ID or passport number, Media Company to erandall@parliament.gov.za by 14h 30 today, Thursday 12 November 2009.
Issued by: Parliament of South Africa
12 November 2009
Source: Sapa
