The visit would be his second since his recent appointment as the peace facilitator for Burundi.
Nqakula visited Uganda, Tanzania and Burundi early this month to meet role-players and map a way forward for the peace process.
During his last trip to the Great Lakes region, a regional Technical Team was established to provide support to the Facilitator.
The minister is expected to participate in a regional meeting which would be attended by Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete, President of Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza, representatives from the United Nations Operations in Burundi as well as the African Union, among others.
Issues to be discussed include the pursuit for negotiations by all role players to advance the Burundi peace process as well as mechanisms that could end conflict and bring about stability in that country.
Foreign Affairs spokesperson Ronnie Mamoepa said the meeting would also discuss the implementation of the cease-fire agreements.
The meeting would also be attended by the Palipehutu - National Liberation Forces (FNL).
The NLF is the only rebel group that has not joined the peace process.
The other rebel group, the Forces for the Defence of Democracy (FDD) agreed to join the power-sharing government to end the civil war between Hutu rebels and the Tutsi army in 2003.
“South Africa reiterates its commitment to working with the regional leadership of the African Union, the government and the people of Burundi, the Palipehutu - FNL in their efforts to find a sustainable solution to their current political challenges aimed at bringing lasting peace to Burundi,” said Mamoepa.
He added that South Africa remained optimistic about the prospects for a lasting peace in Burundi. –BuaNews
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