The Minister of Home Affairs, Prof. Hlengiwe Mkhize, will on Monday, 14 August 2017, host the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship from Canada, Ahmed Hussen.
Minister Hussen is visiting South Africa to, among others, acquaint himself with Canada’s visa services provided in South Africa and gain knowledge of the immigration context in Southern Africa. As part of his visit, Minister Hussen will undertake a tour of the Desmond Tutu Refugee Reception Centre and meet with Minister Mkhize to discuss issues of mutual interest.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
1. Visit to Desmond Tutu Refugee Reception Centre
Date: Monday, 14 August 2017
Time: 08h30
Venue: Desmond Tutu Refugee Reception Centre, parking between Johannes Ramokhoase and Es’kia Mphahlele Streets
2. Media briefing
Date: Monday, 14 August 2017
Time: 11h00
Venue: Home Affairs Ministry, 909 Arcadia Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
For media enquiries contact:
David Hlabane
Cell: :071 527 9463
Thabo Mokgola
Cell: 060 962 4982
Bongiwe Gambu
Cell: : 082 714 9463 (Minister’s Spokesperson)