Issued by: The Department of Foreign Affairs
STATE VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA BY PRESIDENT FIDEL CASTRO OF CUBA 4-5 SEPTEMBER 1998
All journalists must display their press cards. Journalists are requested to arrive at all venues at least one hour before the stipulated time, to allow for security and equipment checks.
No flash lights or television lights will be allowed at venues where President Mandela is involved.
Enquiries : Machiel van Niekerk 082-889-0071
FRIDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER 1998
10h00 Official welcome at Tuynhuys Bilateral discussions continue and signing of agreements Press conference Photo Opportunity Contact Priscilla Naidoo 082 555 3389
11h00 Depart for Parliament To be met by the Speaker, Dr F Ginwala Photo opportunity Contact Barry Streek 083 658 3338
11h30 Address by President Castro to Parliament
14h20 Depart by helicopter to Robben Island to be accompanied by Mr Ahmed Kathrada (advisor to President Mandela) Contact Denmark (021) 411-1006
16h00 Courtesy call by the Deputy President, Mr Thabo Mbeki, on President Castro at the Cape Grace Hotel, Waterfront Contact Ricky Naidoo 083 5555 189
19h00 State banquet To be met by President Mandela Photo opportunity Contact Priscilla Naidoo
SATURDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER 1998 -
GUATENG
Programme arranged by Cuban Embassy
14h45 Visit the Hector Petersen Memorial To be met by the Premier of the Gauteng Province, Dr M Motshekgo Speeches by Premier Motshekga and President Castro
16h00 Programme as arranged by the Cuban Embassy re. meeting with Cuban doctors in South Africa and the Cuban community Contact Embassy of Cuba Tel: (012) 3462215 Fax: (012) 3462216