Issued by: Office of the Deputy President
8 June 1998
Deputy President Thabo Mbeki, accompanied by his wife Mrs Zanele Mbeki, Minister of Sport Mr Steve Tshwete and Deputy Minister Essop Pahad will depart for France on June 10, 1998. The purpose of the trip is to officially represent South Africa as its opening world cup match against France.
While in France Deputy President Mbeki will hold bi-lateral discussions with the President of France Mr Jacques Chirac and Prime Minister Lionel Jospin.
It is expected that Mr Mbeki will return to South Africa on 14 June 1998.
For more information contact Nthabiseng Rantao on Cell: 082-570-5503 or 021-462-4619.