YOUTH POLICY PRESIDENTIAL HANDOVER

Issued by: Office of the Executive Deputy President T. Mbeki

27 JANUARY 1998

A copy of South Africa's finalised first-ever National Youth Policy proposal will be presented by the National Youth Commission to President Nelson Mandela at a formal ceremony to be held at Mahlambandlovu (the Pretoria residence of President Mandela) on Wednesday, 28 January at 11.30 am. The President will host a delegation consisting of the NYC's five full-time Commissioners and two Directors. Media are welcome to attend.

A quick preview of aspects of the National Youth Policy is attached.

Please confirm attendance arrangements with Priscilla Naidoo of the President's media staff on Cell 082 555 8339. Further details may also be obtained from the NYC's Paul Johnson on Cell 082 771 8465.