Media Invite
27 February 2024
Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini embarks on public participation programme in the Eastern Cape
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will embark on a public participation programme in Mthatha, Eastern Cape Province, on 28-29 February 2024.
The Deputy Minister will be joined by several foreign Heads of Diplomatic Missions accredited to South Africa. Municipal and provincial government representatives will also take part in the programme.
On 28 February, Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini will host a Gala Dinner in honour of the visiting diplomats at the Mayfair Hotel in Mthatha.
On 29 February, Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini will visit Cibini Junior Secondary School, at Nqwathi Village, where she will hand over goods donated by foreign diplomatic missions to support the school.
The visit to Mthatha forms part of a series of public participation events conducted by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation across the country, pursuant to government’s commitment to working directly with communities in addressing some of the country’s challenges.
It is expected that Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini will use the occasion to outline South Africa’s foreign policy priorities and decisions and how these impact the daily lives of South Africans.
The media are invited as follows:
RECEPTION
Date: 28 February 2024
Venue: Mayfair Hotel, Mthatha
Time: 18h00
DONATION TO SCHOOL
Date: 29 February 2024
Venue: Cibini Junior Secondary School, Nqwathi Village
Time: 09h00
Enquiries: Nelson Kgwete, 076 431 3078
ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION
OR Tambo Building
460 Soutpansberg Road
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Pretoria
0084