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Media programme for Official Visit to South Africa by German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Thursday 4 – Sunday 7 October 2007
Thursday 4 October 2007
21h30 Arrival of media for photo opportunity on arrival of German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Venue : Johannesburg International Airport Gate 2
International Arrival Terminal
- Please RSVP
- Please present press cards and positive identification
- Media to kindly bring appropriate lighting for this photo opportunity
Contact : Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Arrival of Chancellor Merkel
Friday 5 October 2007
10h00 Arrival of media ahead of official welcoming ceremony in honour of Chancellor Merkel
Venue : Amphitheatre Union Buildings
Pretoria
(Media to arrive through Government Avenue)
(Please present press cards)
Contact : Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Matshepo Seedat on 083 228 5041
11h00 Arrival of Chancellor Merkel
To be received by President Thabo Mbeki
Media in attendance
Bilateral discussions between President Thabo Mbeki and Chancellor Merkel
11h30 Arrival of media ahead of joint press conference by President Thabo Mbeki and Chancellor Merkel
Venue : Union Buildings
Pretoria
- Media to arrive through Government Avenue
- Please present press cards
- Media requested to bring additional lighting if required
Contact : Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Matshepo Seedat on 083 228 5041
12h25 Joint press conference
12h30 Media arrive for photo opportunity on commencement of Official Luncheon hosted by President Thabo Mbeki in honour of Chancellor Merkel
Venue : Presidential Guesthouse
Bryntirion Estate
Church Street
(Enter through Gate 9)
Pretoria
(Please present press cards)
Contact : Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Matshepo Seedat on 083 228 5041
13h00 Official luncheon hosted by President Thabo Mbeki in honour of Chancellor Merkel
Media in attendance for photo opportunity
14h00 Media arrive closing plenary of South Africa – Germany Business Forum
Venue : Sheraton Hotel
Church Street
Arcadia
Pretoria
(Parking for own cost)
(Please present press cards)
Contact : Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Bongani Lukhele on 083 291 8689
14h45 South Africa – Germany Business Forum
Order of Proceedings
- Opening Remarks by Minister Mpahlwa
- Briefing by Mr P Motsepe, President of BUSA
- Briefing by Prof J Schrempp, Chairman of SAFRI
- Comments and Questions
- Remarks by Chancellor Merkel
- Remarks by President Mbeki
- Closing Remarks by Minister Mpahlwa
17h00 Chancellor Merkel to visit SAFA House and Soccer City
Presentation of the state of preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa and visit of the stadium.
Media in attendance
Contact : LOC Communications Dept at 011 567 2010
19h30 Chancellor Merkel to present address at Dinner hosted by the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Media in attendance (pool arrangement)
Contact : Iris le Roux 012 427 8940 or 082 857 4406
pr-100@pret.diplo.de
Saturday 6 October 2007
Johannesburg
09h00 Media to arrive at Nelson Mandela Foundation ahead of courtesy call by Chancellor Merkel on former President Nelson Mandela
Contact : Iris le Roux 012 427 8940 or 082 857 4406
pr-100@pret.diplo.de
09h30 Chancellor Merkel to pay a courtesy call on former President Nelson Mandela
Cape Town
Transport can be provided for a restricted number of participants for the visit of the below mentioned projects, BIOTA Africa and HOPE
Exact time and place for meeting point will be communicated on registration.
- Participation at the visit to the German-South African research project BIOTA Africa at Cape Point possible for a restricted number of media representatives. Prior registration by latest 16h00, Thursday, 4 October at the Consulate General Cape Town.
Contact: Marco Schmitt, 021 - 405 3035, pr-100@kaps.diplo.de
- Participation at the visit to the HIV/Aids Project HOPE in the Tygerberg Hospital possible for a restricted number of media representatives. Prior registration by latest 16h00, Thursday, 4 October at the Consulate General Cape Town.
Contact: Marco Schmitt, 021 - 405 3035, pr-100@kaps.diplo.de
KINDLY PRESENT PRESS CARDS AND OFFICIAL IDENTIFICATION ON ARRIVAL AT VENUES
For further information contact Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Issued by Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
0001
3 October 2007
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