Media Programme for State Visit to South Africa by Canadian Governor-General Michaëlle Jean, Tuesday 5 December - Friday 8 December 2006

Tuesday 5 December 2006

Pretoria

09h00 Arrival of media ahead of official welcoming ceremony in honour of Governor-General Michaëlle Jean

Venue : Union Buildings Amphitheatre
Pretoria

(Media to arrive through Government Avenue)

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

10h00 Arrival of Governor-General Michaëlle Jean
To be received by President Thabo Mbeki

Media in attendance

Bilateral discussions between President Thabo Mbeki and Governor-General Michaëlle Jean

11h00 Arrival of media ahead of joint press conference by President Thabo Mbeki and Canadian Governor-General Michaëlle Jean

Venue : Union Buildings Amphitheatre
Pretoria

(Media to arrive through Government Avenue)

(Please present press cards)

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

11h50 Joint press conference

12h30 Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka to pay courtesy call on Governor-General Michaëlle Jean

Venue : Sheraton Hotel
Church Street
Pretoria

(Parking for own cost)

Contact : Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Thabang Chiloane on 082 888 8783

13h00 Deputy President Mlambo-Ngcuka to pay courtesy call on Governor-General Michaëlle Jean

Photo opportunity

15h30 Opportunity for one-on-one interviews with the Governor General

Contact : Lizette van Niekerk on 082 563 4899

19h00 Media arrive for photo opportunity ahead of State Banquet hosted by President Thabo Mbeki in honour of Canadian Governor-General Michaëlle Jean

19h30 State Banquet hosted by President Thabo Mbeki in honour of Canadian Governor-General Michaëlle Jean

Media in attendance for photo opportunity and toast remarks


Wednesday 6 December 2006

JOHANNESBURG

08h40 Media arrive at Constitution Square, Constitution Hill ahead of the tour by Governor General Jean.

Venue : 1 Kotze Street
Braamfontein
Johannesburg

Contact : Lizette van Niekerk on 082 563 4899

09h45 Tour of Constitution Hill by Governor General escorted by Justice Albie Sachs

Photo opportunities on arrival at Constitution Square and Atrium in Women's Prison.

11h25 Media arrive in Soweto ahead of the address to the Business Women's Association. Press cards to be presented at the door.

Venue : Tirisano Hall
Grace Bible Church
1214 Molefe Street
Dube Village

Contact : Lizette van Niekerk on 082 563 4899

12h00 Address and Luncheon with the Business Women's Association of South Africa

Photo opportunity and open coverage of remarks only.

14h00 Arrival of media at McCain Foods Processing Plant in Delmas.

Venue : Harrison McCain Road
Delmas

(Media to be Security screened at gate)

(Please present press cards)

Contact : Lizette van Niekerk on 082 563 4899

15h00 Governor General visits McCain Foods Processing Plant.

Governor General plants an African Wild Olive tree and reveals the commemorative plaque

Photo opportunity and open coverage

15h30 Media departs for Phaphamani Secondary School in Botleng

16h10 Governor General visits Phaphamani Secondary School

Photo opportunity and open coverage


Thursday 7 December 2006

CAPE TOWN

09h30 Media arrive at Parliament ahead of the visit by Governor General

Venue : Parliamentary Precinct
120 Plein Street
(Please use Visitors Entrance)
Cape Town

Contact : Lizette van Niekerk on 082 563 4899

10h25 Governor General is greeted by Speaker of the National Assembly, Baleka Mbete and the

Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu

10h25 Photo opportunities outside main doors of National Assembly and foyer

10h30 Courtesy call in meeting room

Photo opportunity on commencement of meeting

11h15 Governor General tours Parliament and signs the VIP Guest Book

Photo opportunity

13h30 Members of the media arrive at Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island

Venue : New Clock Tower Precinct
V & A Waterfront
Cape Town

(Media to be security screened before boarding boat)
(
ONLY 10 SEATS AVAILABLE FOR MEDIA - please RSVP TO LIZETTE VAN NIEKERK))

Contact : Lizette van Niekerk on 082 563 4899

13h45 Media and delegation members depart for Robben Island by boat

14h30 Media and delegation members arrive on Robben Island. Transport provided.

15h00 Governor General tours Robben Island with Ahmed Kathrada

Photo opportunities at Limestone Quarry and Prison

17h30 Media and delegation members depart from Robben Island by boat


Friday 8 December 2006

CAPE TOWN

09h30 Media arrive at Zip Zap Circus School

Venue : Unit 13
Montague Gardens Industrial Park
Cape Town

Contact : Lizette van Niekerk on 082 563 4899

10h30 Governor General and delegation attend a performance at
Zip Zap Circus School

Photo opportunity and open coverage

For further information contact

  • Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
  • Lizette van Niekerk on 082 563 4899

Issued by Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
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30 November 2006

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