Media programme for visit by Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilda of
Belgium, 12 – 17 Mar

Media programme for incoming visit by Prince Philippe and
Princess Mathilda of Belgium, Sunday, 12 to Friday, 17 March 2006

12 March 2006

Sunday, 12 March 2006
13h00: Arrival of media for photo opportunity on arrival of Prince Philippe and
Princess Mathilda
Venue: VIP Lounge (between Domestic and International Terminals), Cape Town
International Airport, Cape Town
(Please present press cards)
Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587

Arrival of Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilda
Media in attendance for photo opportunity

Monday, 13 March 2006

09h00: Opening of the 10-Year Co-operation between Flanders and South Africa
in the field of Science and Technology
Contact: Bert on 082 785 6667

10h30: Visit to the Belgian "Close the Gap" initiative at the Tygersberg
Children's Hospital
Contact: Bert on 082 785 6667

12h30: Visit to the South African Marine Transport Academy (SAMTRA)
Contact: Bert on 082 785 6667

16h00: Arrival of media ahead of photo opportunity on arrival of Prince
Philippe and Princess Mathilde at Tuynhuys ahead of bilateral discussions with
Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Venue: Tuynhuys
Cape Town
(Please present press cards)
(Media to arrive through visitors centre, 120 Plein Street)
Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587 or Terrence Manase on 082 338 6707

17h00: Arrival of Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde at Tuynhuys ahead of
bilateral discussions with Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
To be received by Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Photo opportunity

18h00: Arrival of media ahead of joint press conference by Deputy President
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Prince Philippe
Venue: Tuynhuys, Cape Town
(Please present press cards)
(Media to arrive through visitors centre, 120 Plein Street)
Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587 or Terrence Manase on 082 338 6707

18h30: Joint press conference

Tuesday, 14 March 2006

10h00: Investment seminar hosted by Department of Trade and Industry
Contact: Bert on 082 785 6667

11h00
: Prince Philippe to pay courtesy call on Premier Ebrahim Rasool
Contact: Bert on 082 785 6667

12h00: Official luncheon hosted by Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
in honour of Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde

Wednesday, 15 March 2006
Contact: Bert on 082 785 6667

Thursday, 16 March 2006
Contact: Bert on 082 785 6667

Friday, 17 March 2006

13h15: Arrival of media ahead of courtesy call on President Mbeki by Prince
Philippe
Venue: Union Buildings West Wing, (Parking on Government Avenue)
(Please present press cards)
(Media to arrive through visitors centre, 120 Plein Street)

Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587 or David Hlabane on 082 561 9428

14h00: Courtesy call on President Mbeki by Prince Philippe
Photo opportunity

Enquiries:
Manusha Pillai
Cell: 082 389 3587

Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
12 March 2006
Source: SAPA

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