President Kgalema Motlanthe to lead South African Delegation to the SADC Organ Troika Meeting in Zimbabwe, Monday 27 October 2008.

Pretoria – South African President and Chairperson of SADC, Kgalema Motlanthe, will on Monday 27 October 2008, supported by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, attend the SADC Organ Troika Meeting scheduled for Harare, Zimbabwe.

The SADC Organ Troika meeting takes place against the background of on going efforts by SADC to help the people of Zimbabwe in their endeavour to find a lasting solution to their political and economic challenges.

In this contest, President Thabo Mbeki in his capacity as the SADC facilitator and supported by members of his facilitation team is expected to brief the SADC Organ Troika on his efforts to assist Zimbabwe’s political leadership in their efforts to form a new government arising from the signed Memorandum of Understanding among the political parties.

Issued by: Ronnie Mamoepa at 082 990 4853

Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
0001

26 October 2008