Media Programme for Incoming Visit by Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilda of Belgium, 12 - 17 March 2006

Sunday, 12 March 2006

13h00 Arrival of media for photo opportunity on arrival of Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilda

Venue: VIP Lounge
(between Domestic and International Terminals)
Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town

(Please present press cards)

Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587

Arrival of Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilda

Media in attendance for photo opportunity


Monday, 13 March 2006

09h00 Opening of the 10-Year Co-operation between Flanders and South Africa in the Field of Science and Technology

Contact: Bert on 082 785 6667

10h30 Visit to the Belgian "Close the Gap" initiative at the Tygersberg Children's Hospital

Contact: Bert on 082 785 6667

12h30 Visit to the South African Marine Transport Academy (SAMTRA)

Contact: Bert on 082 785 6667

16h00 Arrival of media ahead of photo opportunity on arrival of Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde at Tuynhuys ahead of bilateral discussions with Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka

Venue: Tuynhuys
Cape Town

(Please present press cards)
(Media to arrive through visitors centre, 120 Plein Street)

Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Terrence Manase on 082 338 6707

17h00 Arrival of Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde at Tuynhuys ahead of bilateral discussions with Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka

To be received by Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka

Photo opportunity

18h00 Arrival of media ahead of joint press conference by Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Prince Philippe

Venue: Tuynhuys
Cape Town

(Please present press cards)
(Media to arrive through visitors centre, 120 Plein Street)

Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Terrence Manase on 082 338 6707

18h30 Joint press conference


Tuesday, 14 March 2006

10h00 Investment seminar hosted by Department of Trade and Industry

Contact: Bert on 082 785 6667

11h00 Prince Philippe to pay courtesy call on Premier Ebrahim Rasool

Contact: Bert on 082 785 6667

12h00 Official luncheon hosted by Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka in honour of Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde


Wednesday, 15 March 2006

Contact: Bert on 082 785 6667


Thursday, 16 March 2006

Contact: Bert on 082 785 6667


Friday, 17 March 2006

13h15 Arrival of media ahead of courtesy call on President Mbeki by Prince Philippe

Venue: Union Buildings West Wing

(Parking on Government Avenue)
(Please present press cards)
(Media to arrive through visitors centre, 120 Plein Street)

Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
David Hlabane on 082 561 9428

14h00 Courtesy call on President Mbeki by Prince Philippe

Photo opportunity

For further information contact Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587

Issued by Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Tshwane
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12 March 2006

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