Speaker of Hungary lays Wreath at Nelson Mandela Memorial
National Assembly Speaker, Ms Baleka Mbete, and the National Council of Provinces (NPOC) Chairperson, Ms Thandi Modise, will welcome the Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary Dr László Kövér to Parliament for a three-day visit today.
The Speaker of Hungary and his delegation are on an official visit to the Republic of South Africa from 9 to 11 March 2016. The previous visit by a Hungarian Speaker to Parliament occurred in 2002. The Republic of Hungary is a landlocked country in Central Europe which borders no fewer than seven countries: Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia and Austria.
Photo opportunities include:
- Wreath laying by the Speaker of Hungary at the Nelson Mandela Memorial in front of the National Assembly steps at 11h25
- Exchange of gifts with the NA Speaker in the Speaker’s Chamber at 12h10
- Exchange of gifts with the NCOP Chairperson in the Queen’s Hall AT 12h57
Dr Kover and his delegation will attend a plenary of the National Assembly today.
Journalists and photographers who do not have Parliamentary media access permits and wish to cover the visit must send their details to Mlindi Mpindi on mmpindi@parliament.gov.za or by calling 021 403 2340 or 073 197 1315.
Details required are:
- Name of media house,
- full name,
- ID or passport number.
