MANDELA STATE VISITS TO SEVERAL COUNTRIES

Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs

Media is advised that President Nelson Mandela will be paying

state visits to the following countries during the month of March:

Netherlands : 11-12 March 1999

Finland : 14-15 March 1999

Denmark : 15-16 March 1999

Norway : 16-17 March 1999

Sweden : 17-18 March 1999

The Department of Foreign Affairs will provide those interested in covering these visits with assistance in obtaining accommodation, accreditation, visas and the registration of equipment.

Those interested in covering these visits are invited to contact Mr Donald Langa from the Media Directorate of the Department of Foreign Affairs on 012-3510135 and fax: 012-3510260 or by e-mail "media@foreign.gov.za", before

26 February 1999.

ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

PRETORIA

23 FEBRUARY 1999