South African President, HE Jacob Zuma will receive President of Tanzania, HE Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete on a State Visit to the Republic of South Africa.
RSVP: Media Liaison
Nthabiseng Ramatshela
Cell: 082 675 0893
E-mail: ramatshelan@dirco.gov.za
Nomfundo Mcetywa
Cell: 072 588 4548
E-mail: nomfundo@po.gov.za
Media without accreditation will not be allowed
Media programme
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
08:30: Members of the media arrive at the Union Buildings
09:05: The Guard of Honour and the Military Band take up positions
09:25: President and Mrs Kikwete arrive at the Union Buildings and are welcomed by President and Mrs Zuma.
Photo opportunity
09:45-09:50: Official photo opportunity
- First photo opportunity for President Zuma and President Kikwete
- Second photo opportunity for President Zuma, President Kikwete and spouses
09:50-10:05: Tête-à-tête between President Zuma and President Kikwete
Photo opportunity (pull arrangement system to apply)
10:10-11:10: Official talks
Photo opportunity
Order of Proceedings:
- Opening and welcome remarks by PresidentZuma
- Remarks by President Kikwete
Media takes leave
11:20-11:30: Signing ceremony
Media in attendance
Order of proceedings:
Bi-National Commission Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the United Republic of Tanzania - to be signed by Minister Nkoana-Mashabane.
Bilateral Air Service Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the United Republic of Tanzania - to be signed by Minister Ndebele.
Agreement regarding mutual assistance between their Customs administrations between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and The United Republic of Tanzania - to be signed by Minister Gordhan
Agreement on cooperation in the field of Arts and Culture between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and The United Republic of Tanzania - to be signed by Minister Mashatile.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of Agriculture between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and The United Republic of Tanzania - to be signed by Minister Joemat-Pettersson.
MoU on cooperation in transport related matters between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and The United Republic of Tanzania - to be signed by Minister Ndebele.
11:30-11:45: Press Conference
11:52: President Zuma arrives at Freedom Park, received by Minister Mashatile and Executive Mayor Ramokgopa
Photo opportunity
11:55: President and Mrs Kikwete arrive at Freedom Park, received by President and Mrs Zuma through a Silent Guard of Honour
Photo opportunity
12:00-12:45: Wreath laying ceremony and guided tour of Freedom Park
Media in attendance
12:45 President Zuma and President Kikwete accompanied by Minister Mbalula depart for the Royal Elephant Hotel, Eldoraigne
Photo opportunity
13:00-14:00: Business Forum luncheon
Order of proceedings
- Welcome remarks by Minister Davies, Programme Director
- Address by President Zuma
- Address by President Kikwete
- Closing remarks by Minister Davies
Contact person:
Sidwell Medupe
Cell: 079 492 1774
Media in attendance
16:00-16:20: Courtesy call on President Kikwete by Deputy President Motlanthe at the Waterkloof Guest House
Photo opportunity
Contact person:
Matome Bopape
Cell: 082 3185251
18:00: Members of the Official Media depart for the Presidential Guesthouse
18:45: President and Mrs Kikwete accompanied by Minister Mbalula depart for the Presidential Guesthouse
18:50: President and Mrs Kikwete Arrives and received by President and Mrs Zuma
Photo opportunity
19:00-21:00: State Banquet hosted by President and Mrs Zuma in honour of President and Mrs Kikwete
- Toast remarks by President Zuma (five minutes)
- Deputy Minister Fransman invites President Kikwete to deliver toast remarks
- Toast remarks by President Kikwete (five minutes)
Media takes leave
End of Media Programme.
Wednesday, 20 July 2011- Cape Town
10:50: President, Mrs Kikwete and delegation accompanied by Minister Mbalula depart for Robben Island
11:05-12:00: Guided tour of Robben Island
Media in attendance.
End of media programme.
