Issued by: SA Communication Service
MEDIA ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ AL-SAUD, SECOND DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER OF SAUDI ARABIA
South Africa: 24 - 29 September 1997
Cape Town
Wednesday: 24 September 1997
13:00 His Royal Highness Prince Sultan Abdul Aziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia will arrive at the Cape Town International Airport and will be met by Mr J Modise, Minister of Defence; Mr SM Motsuenyane, South African Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Mr Al-Zedan, Charge de Affairs at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia and other South African Officials. All media with valid press cards are welcome. Media to meet Robert Raborifi in the reception hall of International departure not later than 12:30. Photo opportunity.
18:55 His Royal Highness Prince Sultan Abdul Aziz Al-Saud arrives at Tuynhuys and is met by the Chief of Ceremonies and accompanied to President Mandela for the State Banquet. Speech by President Mandela: (10 minutes). Speech by Prince Sultan Abdul Aziz Al-Saud (10 minutes).
Media: Pool arrangements: TV: 1 Saudi Arabia; 1 South Africa; 1 FCA Scribes: 1 Saudi Arabia; 1 South Africa Stills: 2 Saudi Arabia (1 official) 2 South Africa (1 official) Radio: 2 Saudi Arabia; 1 South Africa.
Media to meet Robert Raborifi at the main entrance to Tuynhuys not later than 18:10 sharp.
N/B NO CAMERA FLASHES OR TV LIGHTS WILL BE ALLOWED
Thursday: 25 September 1997
10:00 His Royal Highness Prince Sultan Abdul Aziz Al-Saud arrives at Tuynhuys to be met by Mr J Reinders, Chief of Protocol in the Office of the President and escorted to the President Mandela's Office. Media with valid press cards are welcome and should meet Robert Raborifi at the side entrance to Tuynhuys not later than 10:10. Photo opportunity. No camera flashes or TV lights will be allowed.
11:15 His Royal Highness Prince Sultan Abdul Aziz meet with Executive Deputy President, Mr Thabo Mbeki in his office. Member of the media are welcome. Photo opportunity.
Friday: 26 September 1997
11:55 Mr J Modise pays a courtesy call to Prince Sultan Abdul Aziz Al-Saud at the Mount Nelson Hotel. All media with valid press cards are welcome. Photo opportunity. Venue still to be confirmed.
14:00 Luncheon hosted by the Minister of Defence, Mr J Modise in honour of His Royal Highness Prince Sultan Abdul Aziz Al-Saud at the Castle. Photo opportunity.
Saturday: 27 September 1997
His Royal Highness will have meetings with the following.
11:00 Leader of the Muslim Community (Mount Nelson Hotel)
12:30 Business Community Leaders (Mount Nelson Hotel)
ISSUED BY: SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNICATION SERVICE CONTACT PERSON ROBERT RABORIFI (021) 461 8143 AFTER 17:30 TRY 082 557 2035
DATE OF ISSUE: 23 SEPTEMBER 1997