to the Socialist Republic of Cuba
23 April 2009
The Minister of Defence, Mr Charles Nqakula will today, Thursday, 23 April
2009 be leading a South African delegation to an official visit in the
Socialist Republic of Cuba.
Minister Nqakula will during the week long attend the Ministerial Conference
of the Non Aligned Movement (NAM), to take place in Havanna on 29 to 30 April
2009.
The Minister will also take part in the SA Embassy's celebration of South
Africa's Freedom Day, on Monday, 27 April 2009. The celebrations will include
laying of wreaths at the bust of OR Tambo at the African Founding Father's
Square as well as the Pantheon of International Combatants at the Colony
Cemetery.
The visit is in the context of strengthening the relations between South
Africa and the Socialist Republic of Cuba. The governments of South Africa and
the
Socialist Republic of Cuba shares the long standing and cordial relations.
Enquiries:
Mr Sam Mkhwanazi
Cell: 083 628 0858
Mr Themba Gadebe
Cell: 083 628 0862
NB: For telephone interviews with Minister Nqakula, members of the media may
contact the Head of Communications, Mr Sphiwe Dlamini at 083 645 4294
Issued by: Department of Defence
23 April 2009
Source: Department of Defence (http://www.dod.gov.za)
