South African Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will host the German Foreign Minister Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier for the South Africa – Germany Binational Commission (BNC), scheduled from Monday – Wednesday 01- 03 September 2008 in Pretoria.

A programme will be issued closer to the time.

Media are advised that accreditation will be required to cover the visit.
 
Unaccredited media will not have access to the official engagements in the programme.

Media are requested to submit their details as follows:

• Name
• South African ID or Passport number
• Name of the media house you represent

The information should be sent to masangod@foreign.gov.za

Media will then be required to bring along their ID or Passport to collect their accreditation at the Reserve Bank Helpdesk on Monday 01 September 2008 starting at 12:00 (noon).

The closing date for media accreditation is Tuesday 26 August 2008.  No late applications for accreditation will be considered.

Issued by Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
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20 August 2008