|
Statement by Deputy Minister A Pahad
on the Accreditation of South African Journalists to
the Presidential Elections in Zimbabwe
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Aziz Pahad
is glad to announce that the South African High Commissioner
to Zimbabwe, Mr Jeremiah Ndou, and the South African
Observer Mission (SAOM) to the Presidential Elections
in Zimbabwe, today, Wednesday 20th February 2002, met
with the Zimbabwean Permanent Secretary at the Ministry
of Information and Publicity, Mr George Charamba.
The meeting agreed that the Zimbabwean government will
consider favourably applications for accreditation by
South African journalists to cover the Presidential
Elections.
Both parties said that they believe that the SA media
should be given access to the Electoral Process in a
free way as it is vital for the success of building
democracy and informing the public and the world at
large without hindrance.
The South African Government welcomes the decision
by the Zimbabwean Government, as adding to the momentum
of creating a climate for free and fair elections.
For further information contact Ronnie Mamoepa on 082
990 4853.
Issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
0001
20 February 2002
|
