Issued by: NorthWest Communication Services
JANUARY 9 1996
NORTH WEST PREMIER TO VISIT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
North West Premier Popo Molefe will visit the United States of America from January 9 to 30 focussing on economic empowerment of the North West province.
The Premier will meet business leaders, heads of universities and politicians during visits to Houston in Texas, Washington DC, New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia.
He will also meet the Governor of Texas Mr George Bush Jnr and the Governor of New Jersey Mrs Whitman.
Mr Molefe will attend the 11th annual Commemorative Birthday celebration of Dr Martin Luther King where he will present state greetings.
He is being accompanied by the MEC for Finance Mr Martin Kuscus and several black businessmen.
The MEC for Public Works Mr Zacharia Tolo will be Acting Premier while Mr Molefe is away.