Minister Nkoana Mashabane to Embark on a Ministerial Outreach Programme

Pretoria- International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana Mashabane will embark on a Ministerial Outreach Programme in Limpopo.

The Outreach Programme aims to increase awareness and understanding of the Department’s work both locally and abroad and also to illustrate the link between the country’s domestic priorities and the Department’s international engagement and cooperation.

The programme will be divided in two segments- Public Lecture and Imbizo.

Members of the Media are invited as follows:

Public Lecture-

Time:                      10h00- 12h00

Date:                       16 October 2009

Venue:                     University of Limpopo- Turfloop Campus
                                Polokwane

Contact Person:    Nthabiseng Ramatshela –DIRCO
                                 082 675 0893
                                   
Phuthi Mosomane- Premier’s office (Limpopo)
082 729 2783

Imbizo-

Time:                          14h00- 16h00

Date:                          16 October 2009

Venue:                       Mankweng Community Hall

Contact Person:    Nthabiseng Ramatshela –DIRCO
                                    082 675 0893
                                   
Phuthi Mosomane- Premier’s office (Limpopo)
082 729 2783
                                   
Members of the media who wish to cover the event are requested to submit the following information to the department for accreditation BEFORE 12:00 NOON, WEDNESDAY 14 OCTOBER 2009.

• Name and Surname
• South African ID/ Passport number
• Name of organisation
• Contact number

The information should be sent to ramatshelaj@foreign.gov.za and mosomanep@premier.limpopo.gov.za

Members of the media will also be required to produce their South African ID/ Passports and press cards at the venue.

A media statement will be issued shortly.

Issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
0001

09 October 2009