Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
OFFICIAL VISIT TO SOUTH AFRICA BY PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA FLIGHT LIEUTENANT JERRY JOHN RAWLINGS (RTD) STATE VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA BY FLIGHT LIEUTENANT JERRY JOHN RAWLINGS (RTD), PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA 8 - 12 JULY 1998
Journalists interested in covering these events should please contact the contact persons at the venues as indicated. It would also be appreciated if you could also indicate to Machiel van Niekerk at (012) 351-0260 by fax if you are planning to attend some of the functions.
Note that all journalists must display their press cards/IDs and arrive at the venues at least one hour before the indicated starting time.
No flash lights or television lights will be allowed at venues where President Mandela is involved.
Enquiries : Machiel van Niekerk (082 889 0071)
GAUTENG
WEDNESDAY, 8 JULY 1998
16:00 Arrive at Waterkloof Air Force Base. (Open to Media) To be met by Mr AB Nzo, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
THURSDAY, 9 JULY 1998
09:40 Formal welcome at the Union Buildings. 10:40 Signing ceremony in the courtyard. (Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Republic of Ghana for the promotion and protection of investments). 3 President Mandela invests President Rawlings with The Order of Good Hope: Class 1: Grand Cross. President Rawlings invests President Mandela with the Order of the Volta. NB Informal media call. 12:00 Courtesy call by Deputy President Thabo Mbeki on President Rawlings at the Presidential Guest House. Photo Opportunity 14:30 Courtesy call by Dr M G Buthelezi, Minister of Home Affairs, on President Rawlings at the Presidential Guest House (to be confirmed). Photo Opportunity only. 15:00 Courtesy call by Gauteng Premier M Motshekga on President Rawlings at the Presidential Guest House Photo Opportunity only. 19:00 State banquet hosted by President Mandela in honour of President Rawlings. Media to arrive by 1700
FRIDAY, 10 JULY 1998
10:00 Attend Business Forum at JCCI House Address Cnr Owl Str and Empire Road JCCI House 7th Floor Enquiries : Nada Reynecke Tel (011) 726-5300 Fax (011) 482-2000 11:00 Visit Johannesburg Stock Exchange Address 17 Diagonal Street Johannesburg 12:40 Visit Hector Peterson Memorial in Soweto Photo Opportunity CAPE TOWN
SATURDAY, 11 JULY 1998
09:00 Arrive at Cape Town International Airport where he will be met by Archbishop Bishop Desmond Tutu and the Mayor of Cape Town. 10:00 Visit to Robben Island by Ferry, accompanied by Mr Ahmed Kathrada. Enquiries : Gus (021) 411-1006.
SUNDAY, 12 JULY 1998
10:00 Depart from Waterkloof Air Force Base. To be bid farewell by Mr AB Nzo, Minister of Foreign Affairs.