MEDIA RELEASE
NO. 76/ 2010
08 FEBRUARY 2010

The Executive Mayor of Cape Town will host a cocktail reception on 10 February 2010 to welcome members of National Assembly, the National Council of Provinces and the diplomatic corps to Cape Town for the President’s State of the Nation Address.

This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the release of Nelson Mandela and in recognition of this, President Jacob Zuma will deliver his State of the Nation address on 11 February, the date of his release.

The City’s reception will include a live concert featuring some of South Africa’s top artists.

All media are welcome to attend, but accreditation is essential.

Date: Wednesday, 10 February

Time: 19:00

Venue: Cape Town Stadium, Green Point

Dress: Dark suit/traditional

Parking: Drive to the Green Point traffic circle, turn left into Granger Bay Boulevard. Turn left into Fritz Sonnenberg Road, then right into the stadium parking, Level 01.

Registration table for media will be at Entrance Foyer 01.

RSVP: All members of the media wishing to attend must please contact Lisle Brown on 021 400 3065, Cell: 084 888 1901 or via e-mail: lisle.brown@capetown.gov.za by close of business on Monday 08 February.

Accreditation must be personally collected from Lisle Brown at a desk in the Civic Centre, Concourse Level, in front of Reception (Podium Block) on Tuesday 09 and Wednesday 10 February between 11:00 - 13:00. Media are requested to bring along a copy of their I.D. which will be used for security purposes at the event.


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ISSUED BY:
LISLE BROWN
MEDIA LIAISON OFFICER
CITY OF CAPE TOWN
TEL: 021 400 3065 CELL: 084 888 1901


MEDIA QUERIES:
KYLIE HATTON
MEDIA MANAGER – CITY OF CAPE TOWN
TEL: 021 400 4684 CELL: 082 874 4605