12 January 1996
At the first meeting in Johannesburg today of the ten-person Task Group to investigate Government Communications, administrative issues formed a major part of the agenda.
Mr Mandla Langa was elected as Convenor and together with Ms Val Pauquet, spokesperson for the Task Group.
The independent Task Group was appointed by Deputy President Thabo Mbeki. Secretariat back-up will be seconded from the South African Communications Services. The task group's headquarters will be housed at 66 Smal Street, Johannesburg.
The committee discussed the need for interested parties, government departments and the general public to air their views on the brief given to the Task Group. An appeal for such submissions will be issued in the near future.
The next meeting will be held in Johannesburg on January 29 1996.
The Task Group consists of:
Tshepo Rantho, President of the National Community Media Forum; Mathatha Tsedu, Political Editor Sowetan; Sebiletso Mokon-Matabane, co-chairperson IBA; Val Pauquet, National Communications Co-Ordinator Peace Accord Trust; Dr Stephen Mncube, Divisional Manager of the Development Information Service for Policy and Information; Mandla Langa, Director Interface Consultancy-Productions; Raymond Louw, Chairperson Freedom of Expression Institute; David Dison, Attorney; Willem de Klerk, Private Communicator/Political Consultant Steve Godfrey, Commonwealth.
For further information contact Mandla Langa at 011 482 3667 and Val Pauquet at 011 789 3079
Issued by: SA Communication Service