President Mbeki Arrives in Rwanda

President Mbeki, this morning, Friday, 12 September arrived in the Republic of Rwanda.The President is attending the historical inauguration of HE Paul Kagame as President of the Republic of
Rwanda.

Accompanying President Mbeki are:

* Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. A Pahad
* Premier of Limpopo Province, Mr. N Ramathlodi
* Deputy Minister of Education, Mr. M Mangena
* Member of the Western Cape Provincial Legislature, Mr. Siaamann and
* President Mbeki's Legal Advisor, Advocate M Gumbi

For more information contact:

David Hlabane 082 561 9428,
Bheki Khumalo 083 256 9133 or
Ronnie Mamoepa 082 990 4853
Issued by The Presidency
Republic of South Africa
12 September 2003