Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma with SA Ambassador to the DRC, Dr Molefe Tsele During the SA-DRC BNC

August 2007 dfa NowYour voice to be heard

Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma with SA Ambassador to the DRC, Dr Molefe Tsele during the SA-DRC BNC

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The dfa Now is an internal newsletter of Department of Foreign Affairs published by the Directorate: Content Development. Dear Colleagues Commission noted the progress Editor-in-Chief: Ronnie Mamoepa OUTCOME OF made in the capacity building of the E HAVE THE PLEASURE of presenting you Diplomatic Academy and endorsed with another DFA Now. This month, in the in- Editor: Paseka Mokhethea SA-DRC BNC the willingness of the Diplomatic terest of keeping you informed, we bring you Academy to establish a foreign lan- the Wfollowing: The outcome of SA-DRC BNC; Business In- Editorial Committee: resident Mbeki led guage centre. South Africa support- formation Planning and Intergration; The 27th Ordinary Ses- Genge, MP: (Acting) Chief Dir: Policy, Research & Analysis; a delegation consisting of ed this initiative. The Sub-Commis- sion of The Summit of the Southern African Development Khoza, G: Dir: Operations Centre; twelve Ministers and one sion welcomed the interest of the Community (SADC). Get to know DFA’s business and Be- Moloto, J: Dir: Office of the Deputy Minister; DeputyP Minister and several senior DRC to organize a seminar on the hind the scenes (staff interviews). Dikweni, NL: Dir: Economic Policy and Programming; officials, including nine Directors Congolese Diaspora living in South Mashabane, D: Dir Humanitarian Affairs; General, from the various Govern- Africa. The Sub-Commission con- Without sounding rhetoric, please don’t forget that we Nompozolo, Mathu: Chief Dir Human Resources; ment Departments of the Republic sidered a request for inclusion in the rely on your assistance in meeting the printing deadline. Shongwe, LV: Dir: Office of the DG; of South Africa to the Bi-National Commission by Women’s Groups Therefore, to ensure that the DFA Now is released on good Mabhongo, X: Dir : United Nations; Commission (BNC) between South from both the DRC and RSA. South time please assist us by meeting the submission deadline Malawana XL: Operational Services African and the Democratic Repub- Africa undertook to assist the Dip- for the articles. Please forward your letters and articles to lic of Congo (DRC) in Kinshasa on lomatic Academy with the second the Editor before the September deadline. Thanks to all con- Sub-Editing and Proof Reading: Tuesday 21 August 2007. training session for 2007. The Sub- tributors who have heeded this request. Elion Von Wielligh and Tirelo Makgeledisa During the BNC, the Presidents Commission endorsed and commit- stated that the BNC will be held, at ted to working together in the imple- Happy reading! Design and Layout: Shaune van Wyk, Zimele Ngxongo and Presidential level bi-annually. There- mentation of a three year Strategic Seja Mokgawa. Pictures: Jacoline Prinsloo, Sanjay Singh and after, it was up to the Ministers and Plan for the Diplomatic Academy. GCIS. Officials to decide how many times The Governance and Admin- they meet at their respective levels istration Sub-Commission recom- The views expressed in this newsletter do not neccessarily to prepare for the Presidential BNC. mended that a permanent census reflect those of the DFA or the editors.The deadline for Three agreements were signed unit be established through a legal contributions is 25 September 2007. Contributions may be sent at the BNC: Act. A signed MoU on Anti Corrup- to cbe000 or [email protected] • “Memorandum of Understanding tion, that includes UNODC, can All enquiries: on Development and Coopera- serve as a tool to obtain support for Paseka @ Tel: (012) 351-1569 • Fax : (012) 351-1327 tion in Transport Related Mat- the Governance Programme of the ters between the Government DRC Government to fight corrup- of the Republic of South Africa tion and promote ethics in general. through its Department of Trans- A feasibility study is to be commis- Creative Corner port and the Government of the sioned by 31 December 2007, by Democratic Republic of Congo South Africa, for the refurbishment through its Ministry of Transport of the ENAP wing within the Minis- I celebrate life because a child’s pain women can make the world a better and Communications”, try of Public Service for ENA (the I CELEBRATE is my pain place • “Protocol between the Govern- venue will be used by SAMDI for I celebrate life because another I celebrate life because I harbour a ment of the Republic of South Af- the training of government officials). LIFE! woman’s struggle is my struggle fountain of life, a river so deep within, rica and the Government of the If refurbishment is recommended I celebrate life because I have come of as wide as the skies above and as Democratic Republic of Congo then it will be subject to funding be- celebrate life be- age, a woman of substance deep as the ocean. on Hospital Services” ing made available from South Af- cause I am alive. I cel- I am making an indelible imprint in the I celebrate life because out of my heart • Joint Declaration of Intent be- rica’s African Renaissance Fund. A evolution of women my mouth speaks ebrate life because I am a tween the Ministry of Defence consultative forum on decentralisa- cadreI of women’s emancipationI cel- I celebrate life because I am a of the Republic of South Africa tion is to be held by October 2007. pillar, history in the making, God’s I celebrate life because life is a ebrate life because I am a visionary, and the Ministry of Defence and There is a need to review the signed a cadre of evolution. masterpiece mystery, an endless journey War Veterans of the Democratic MoU on Immigration and Population I celebrate life because I am a nation I celebrate life because I am the earth, “Masechaba, moapara nkwe” I celebrate life because I choose life a daughter of the soil Republic of Congo concerning Matters of 2004 as pre election pri- I celebrate life because I am a woman, not death, I celebrate life because I am dancing Support and Assistance to the orities have since transformed with a sister, a friend and a servant of the I celebrate life because I choose to be to the rhythm of my soul Democratic Republic of Congo in the change in Leadership (DRC). living God a winner not a looser, “Aluta continua” it is not over until all the reform of the Armed Forces. The DRC wishes to explore RSA I celebrate life because I choose light women are liberated and empowered. The two countries have agreed to support in the coming local govern- not darkness I celebrate life because I am a land- I celebrate life because I celebrate embark on a process of evaluating ment elections. I celebrate life because I choose to be mark, a warrior, a spirit, an African, God and all of His creation. all agreements signed with a view of The Defence and Security Com- a victor not a victim a nation, a tree. I celebrate life because I am a woman aligning all agreements to the priori- mission agreed to strengthen the ca- of honour and integrity I am a woman, the world’s greatest ties as set by the DRC Government. pacity of RSA assistance (SADAIT) I celebrate life because I share love, I celebrate life because I believe in and I celebrate life peace, a smile, a cry and a dance wisdom from God This process would be finalised and in order to ensure sufficient resourc- I celebrate life because I choose I celebrate life because I believe By: Sindile Mazibuko, 2007,08 presented for consideration at the es to focus on the identification and to honour all heroines of our struggle women can and will rule the world (copyright reserved) next Ministerial Review meeting. registration of the remaining 100,034 I celebrate life because I believe The Politics and Diplomacy Sub- former combatants into the FARDC, Continue on pg 4 ...

DFA Now • August 2007 2 DFA Now • August 2007 3 International Relations International Relations BUSINESS INFORMATION PLANNING AND INTEGRATION Continued from pg 3 ... nnovation and Develop- • Case Management; able to officials; ment: The Consular Manage- • Deaths; • Voluntary on-line registration ment System (CMS) • Detainees; for travelling South Africans AsI early as 2002, the Chief Direc- • Determination of Citizenship; allowing for their location torate Consular Services, in close co- • Emergency Management; during emergencies; operation with the Office of the Acting • Legalisation; • Improved service to South Chief Information Officer, identified the • Process Work; and African citizens during need to improve existing business op- • Registration of South • emergencies abroad; erating processes to enhance service • Africans Abroad (ROSA); • Automated processing of delivery. It was decided to use state The benefits of CMS will flow to of- documents submitted for of the art computer programmes to ficers charged with the responsibility • authenticatication. ensure that the Department met best of consular work, both at Missions and The functional features will em- practice standards as benchmarked Head Office, and will, amongst others, power users with accurate, real time against other foreign services and im- include: information to respond to customers’ prove customer service, both locally • Automated consular needs/demands efficiently and effec- and internationally. • business processes with tively. The Chief Directorate completed The Chief Directorate: Consular • improved turn-around; the development phase in the 2006/07 Services initiated and embarked on a • Automation enables users financial year followed by an extensive change strategy to implement a project to receive and access work testing period in the 2007/08 financial intended to re-engineer business cases in real time within an year. The connectivity between Mis- operating processes and systems. interactive communication sions and Head Office will be piloted Processes and procedures were doc- system; at selected Missions during October/ umented, reviewed and refined and • Quick routing capability to November 2007 to determine the per- specialised work flow diagrams pro- supervisors for a quick formance of CMS and the relevance/ duced, which marked the beginnings turnaround and approval; appropriateness to the functions nec- of the Consular Management System • Management can monitor essary on the current network. Train- (CMS) Project. turn around for processing ing manuals were developed and will The project allowed for the devel- cases and set benchmarks; be made available to all users for train- opment of consular applications by uti- • A standardised, centralised ing, support and reference purposes. lising specialised integrated software repository and a single, uni The involvement of all key stake- and removed the need for Missions form source of data to allow holders in CMS remains a critical ob- and Head Office to communicate by for instant reporting; jective for the project. The Chief Direc- President Thabo Mbeki’s Ministerial delegation to the fourth session of the South Africa - DRC BNC is from left, Public Works Minister, way of the conventional message sys- • Standardised and seamless torate: Consular Services will keep all Thoko Didiza; Public Service & Administration Minister, Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi and Minister of Transport, Jeff Radebe tem on all consular matters. consular processes across role-players informed regarding further CMS includes the following pro- Head Office and Missions; progress on CMS according to a needs analysis to be by an implementable Plan of Action Affairs Commission recommended grammes (applications): • A case history made avail- drawn up by mid-September 2007. with clear timelines. The finalization that it would focus on the establish- Chief Directorate: Consular Services It was agreed that thorough prepara- of the Memorandum of Understand- ment of the necessary institutions, tion must be undertaken before the ing between the two countries in in particular the establishment of a October 2007 SSR Contact Group relation to the Administration of Jus- housing financial institution, and de- meeting. The Congolese Ministry tice is essential. veloping and implementing a hous- must establish a Joint Technical The Economy, Finance and In- ing code and construction code as Committee by 1 September 2007 frastructure Commission were as- an urgent pre-requisite for attracting to work out the details of the SSR sured by the DRC government that investors into the residential prop- plan. South Africa thus undertook to they will accelerate the ratification erty market of the DRC. The Parties immediately assist the FARDC by of the Reciprocal Protection and have established a Joint Committee placing expert staffs in the SADAIT Promotion of Investments Agree- to monitor the implementation of to assist the FARDC in planning ment. South Africa undertook to fa- the Agreement on Education. The for the October 2007 meeting. The cilitate the involvement of the Indus- DRC has proposed collaboration on Police agreed that after the prom- trial Development Corporation (IDC) sharing information, experiences ulgation of the PNC Organic Law, a and Development Bank of Southern and technical expertise in the areas Steering Committee meeting should Africa (DBSA) in the projects identi- of health care insurance. The Com- be held and followed by a Ministe- fied under the Maluku Industrial De- mission recommended mobilisation rial meeting to finalise the recom- velopment Zone and to consider the of resources beyond the SA/DRC mendations of the Steering Com- provision of credit line facilities as bilateral cooperation so as to in- mittee. There is a need for further a financing support mechanism for clude multilateral and other partner- interaction between the Ministries of the projects. ships for Social and Humanitarian Justice of both countries informed The Social and Humanitarian Affairs

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energy; communications and information technology; tourism; and water. THE 27TH ORDINARY SESSION OF THE SUMMIT In line with promoting sustainable integration and development in the OF THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT region, South Africa offered to host the Project Preparation Development COMMUNITY (SADC) Fund (PPDF) which, following a Mem- orandum of Understanding (MoU) to be concluded between the Secretariat and the Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) in consultation with member states, will be a first step towards the SADC Development Fund. All these developments indicate the serious commitment of SADC rapidly to advance the critically important objective of mutually beneficial regional integration. The Summit was also briefed on President Thabo Mbeki with the Heads of States during the SADC Summit of Heads of the SADC response to the situation in State and Government, Lusaka, Zambia Zimbabwe. On the political response, President Mbeki, acting on the man- date from the SADC Organ Troika in rate, to reduce the budget deficit and and Human Resource Dar es Salaam in March 2007, pre- to control the growth of domestic cred- Development, Health, HIV and AIDS and other Communicable sented his report to the Organ Troika it and money supply which fuel infla- Diseases, Food Security on 16 August 2007. The Chairperson tion, and to reduce price distortions in and Transboundary Natural The delegation to the SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Organ in turn reported to Sum- the economy. Equally important is the Resources, Statistics, Gender mit on 17 August 2007 that the nego- need to avoid frequent changes in pol- Equality, and Science, tiations between Zimbabwe African icy initiatives, which have caused un- Technology and Innovation and t is obvious that Thabo Mbeki and included Foreign normal SADC Summit Meeting, which National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU- certainties and led to the view that the Research and Development. these developments (the Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma as will be held in South Africa, will launch PF) and both factions of the Movement policy environment is unpredictable”. This exercise was aimed at free trade area and cus- well as Ministers from Trade and In- the regional Free Trade Area and also for Democratic Change (MDC) were The Summit also considered an focusing and re-prioritising toms‘i union) would represents major dustry (including the Deputy Minister discuss the decision to transform the progressing smoothly. The progress overview of the regional situation in SADC programmes and steps forward towards the economic of Trade and Industry), Finance, De- SADC region into a customs union by was welcomed and the parties were terms of economic growth, social and projects within the context of the Regional Indicative integration of the SADC region. Of fence, Safety and Security, Agricul- 2010. Progress made in the prepa- encouraged to expedite the process human development, agriculture and Strategic Development Plan course, it is an important part of the ture, Home Affairs and Health. ration of the SADC Customs Union of negotiations and conclude work as food security, gender and HIV and (RISDP) and the Strategic objective shared by SADC member The highlight of this year’s Summit Road Map was also noted and the soon as possible so that the next elec- AIDS. Regional solidarity was evident Indicative Plan of the Organ states, as rapidly as possible to re- was the launch of the SADC Regional Ministerial Task Force on Regional tions are peaceful, free and fair. with Malawi’s donation of 5,000 metric (SIPO) in line with the ability of duce poverty and underdevelopment, Peacekeeping Brigade, consisting Economic Integration was urged to On the economic response, the tones of maize each to Lesotho and member states to pay. improve the lives of all our people and of military, police and civilian compo- accelerate the completion of this work Summit noted the Report of the Exec- Swaziland as well as Zambia’s dona- The 2007 Summit proved to be achieve balanced and shared growth nents from all SADC member states - including the need for the studies on utive Secretary on the economic situ- tion of 10,000 metric tones of maize a truly significant one for South Af- and development for the countries of and aimed at responding to the chal- an appropriate SADC customs union ation in Zimbabwe and mandated the through the World Food Programme rica, not only due to its election as our region. It therefore follows that the lenges of peace, security and stability and compatibility of national trade poli- SADC Finance Ministers to draw up an for distribution to SADC Member deputy chair of the Community until steps we must take along the path to that face our region. It also constitutes cies to be subject to national consulta- economic plan to support that country States in need. Other issues dis- August 2008 following which it will integration cannot be measured just the region’s component of the African tions. The Ministerial Task Force will using the report and in consultation cussed related to the membership of chair SADC until August 2009; but against technical indicators but by the Union (AU) Standby Force which is reconvene in October 2007 to assess with the Government of Zimbabwe. the Seychelles, which is still pending, also in terms of the agreement that extent to which they contribute to our being established to ensure that Africa the national responses to the stud- According to the economic report, the and various in-house matters. the Community’s economic integra- shared developmental goals’. Presi- has the organised and multi-skilled ies. Prior to this, as recognised by the most critical interventions that SADC Also of importance was the deci- tion will be formally created through dent Thabo Mbeki. force to enable it to respond expedi- Summit, much work needs to be done should make are through balance of sion by the SADC Council of Ministers the SADC Free Trade Area which will On 16-17 August 2007, the South- tiously to all situations of conflict on on developing regional infrastructure payment support (to restore Zimba- to approve the following re-prioritised be launched at the Summit in South ern African Development Community our continent. The launch of the Bri- to support integration effectively. The bwe’s foreign exchange generating SADC programmes of regional coop- Africa in 2008. South Africa’s role (SADC), comprising of 14 members, gade ‘represented a practical demon- Heads of State and Government thus capacity); through establishing lines eration and integration: therefore in fast-tracking sustain- • Trade/Economic liberalization held its 27th Ordinary Summit Meet- stration of the commitment of the peo- mandated the Secretariat to develop a of credit to enable Zimbabwe import able regional economic integration and development; ing of Heads of State and Government ples of Southern Africa to help give comprehensive regional infrastructure inputs to its productive sectors; and and infrastructure development, • Infrastructure in support of in Lusaka, Zambia. To emphasise its meaning to the resolve of the peoples master plan, in consultation with mem- through addressing the issue of sanc- as well as strengthening solidarity importance, the Summit Meeting was of Africa to take their destiny into their ber states and relevant stakeholders tions. The report goes on to say that regional integration; • Peace and security within the Community to effectively attended by all the SADC Heads of hands’ . for consideration at the next Summit “Zimbabwe on her part must continue cooperation; and achieve these aims, is vital as a State and Government. The South Af- In another significant decision, the in 2008, focusing on the key sectors of to implement robust policies to reduce • Special programmes of regional national contribution to regional rican delegation was led by President Lusaka Summit agreed that the 2008 transport (road, rail, maritime and air); the overvaluation of the exchange dimension under Education benefits

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7. What is the biggest and acceptance of South Africa’s also posses greater challenges for communication challenge facing GET TO foreign policy and to create an communicators and in general, to the enabling environment for the South African Government today conduct of public affairs and public di- Staff Interviews achievement of South Africa’s that is impacting negatively on plomacy to get our message across. KNOW DFA’s national objectives and interests. our image to the world? 4. how does Public Diplomacy We need to compete with all the differ- BUSINESS: differ from other Branches in The close of the 20th Century saw the ent role-players all trying to get their 1. What is the line of your work, and terms of functionality? prestige and significance of the 24 messages across. Thus our challenge where do you fit into the bigger Hour News Channels reaching new is to convey our message in such a Public Diplomacy picture? Q & A with Mr Ronnie The main purpose of Public Diplo- heights. Along with the increase in sig- manner that it gets the desired atten- Thembakazi Zulu: Mamoepa, Chief macy is to disseminate information to nificance of these channels, peoples’ tion, and for this we need to constantly I am currently a senior admin clerk. Director: Public our audiences abroad and at home, access to them has also increased. change our tactics and be innovative As an admin clerk I see myself as a Diplomacy thus our purpose encompasses the More and more people are gaining in our approach to communication. link connecting all of Public Diplomacy whole spectrum of DFA activities. We 1. in a nutshell, What is Public greater access to information through through planning, organising and the have to co-operate closely with all Diplomacy? an abundance of news sources. With 8. Do you think SA Foreign Policy general office administration and en- other Branches within the Department Public Diplomacy must be under- this greater access to information peo- is representative of our National suring that through the provision of so that we can best provide effective stood as the work undertaken by the ple are no longer solely reliant on the Interest? Why? good administration services our Chief communications, conveying the mes- Department of Foreign Affairs through “Opinion leaders” for the formation of Yes, most definitely, which is why our Directorate looks organised. sage. Where as other Branches pro- its missions, officials and principals to their own opinions. Opinions are now Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Nkosa- vide us with the ‘detail’ so to speak of inform, engage individuals and organ- derived from information networks, zana Dlamini Zuma’s stated that “The 2. What are the core functions of what needs to be conveyed. Our role isations abroad through structured which go beyond the traditional print content of our engagement within the Directorate Marketing? is to decide HOW this should be com- dissemination of information so as to and electronic media. This access to South Africa determines our engage- Tshepiso Moloro: municated, and what communication improve understanding of South Afri- information has in many ways greatly ment with the world: thus our foreign The core functions of the Directorate: methods are deemed fit to achieve ca’s foreign policy and increase South empowered the individual. While this policy is guided by the same goals that Marketing are as follows: our goals, set out in consultation with Africa’s influence in a manner that will greater access is to be welcomed it we pursue at home” • To build and project a positive other stakeholders. support South Africa’s national objec- image of the Department. tives and interests. 5. What personality type is best • Enhancing South African 2. What is the difference between suited for Public Diplomacy International Relations through Public Diplomacy and Public work, if people are interested in Culture, Sport and Exhibitions. Affairs? joining the Chief Directorate? Top: Chief Director, Mr Ronnie Mamoepa • Identifying South African artists and Below: Some of the present and former products to showcase South Africa. Public Affairs, must be understood as Public Diplomacy is communication, officials of Public Diplomacy • Sourcing and providing South the work undertaken by the Depart- but in the broader sense. It entails African promotional materials. ment of Foreign Affairs through its offi- not just, media liaison, but the whole • Guiding South African Missions cials and principals to inform, engage spectrum of communication, from abroad and Business Units on the individuals and organisations within media research, through to content coherent imaging and branding of the Republic of South Africa through and product development, marketing SA. (Recommend where possible). structured dissemination of informa- and strategic communication. Thus • Facilitate South Africa’s participation tion so as to improve South Africans’ a whole range of specific skills are in International Sporting Events. understanding of South Africa’s for- required to make sure that Public Di- eign policy, its relevance and the De- plomacy can deliver an effective com- 3. What exposure does one get partment’s work in a manner that will munications service to our principals if one is to work after-hours in create a positive image of the Depart- and the Department as a whole. We the Operations Centre? Is the ment within South Africa. The conduct need individuals that are passionate knowledge you gather as you are responsible in assisting of the Department’s public diplomacy about their country, enthusiastic, pro- missions which are in need of and public affairs has to be grounded fessional and that can think ‘out of the information and you get the on the same principles that form the box’ so to speak, since Public Diplo- chance of watching the news basis of South Africa’s Foreign Policy. macy entails constant adjustment to from different channels? Therefore, public diplomacy and pub- the many factors influencing commu- lic affairs work must always empha- nications around the globe. Stella Dhlomo-Imieka: sise and bring to the fore the basis of 6. What do you think the Chief Working after hours gives one expo- our foreign policy, with the difference Directorate would have sure to the Principals, our missions, being the audience to which commu- achieved in the next five years? the public, and also to other aspects nication is aimed – outside the coun- We would want to build on the positive of the Department one wouldn’t en- try. things that we have already achieved counter. 3. What role does Public in the past few years, and we want It gives one wider exposure to Diplomacy play in the to better our efforts in co-operating news and current affairs. Work- Department of Foreign Affairs? closer with all the Branches in DFA ing in the Strategy Coordination The primary goal of all Public to better our goal of communicating and Operations Centre exposes Diplomacy is through strategic South Africa’s stance more effectively the officials to what is involved communication improve foreign and local public’s understanding in the world. when our principals travel abroad.

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Sometimes we work under pressure development will support branding Development within DFA? and some clients can be difficult. and corporate identity of the depart- Zimele Ngxongo: We have an opportunity of work- ment and government. The web por- To publicise/promote Departmental Ambassador Kudjoe with the Governor of ing with other governmental depart- tal approach will centralize content, policy, as well as South Africa’s for- Alexandria in a meeting ments, for example, Home Affairs, especially political information. It will eign policy both inside and outside the Justice etc. keep information updated, accurate country by means of producing mate- We also deal with Consular serv- and consistent. More importantly, it rial, (print, audio-visual and radio) on ices and that empowers one in ascer- will also improve site navigation and Departmental activities and achieve- taining the kind of enquiries the public site flexibility. New improvement in ments, i.e Annual Report, Videos, require. The Air Force sensitises one line with new technology includes pod Strategic Plan, Internal Newsletter, on the URGENCY of processing flight casting, live video and voice stream- Desk Calendar etc. Conceptualize and clearances. ing capability. Last but not least, the handle visual execution of all design, new web portal will support multiple audio-visual and radio briefs in build- 4. how do you see the new website creators and managers of content. In ing/promoting a positive image of the for the Department adding this way, the department will be able Department and South Africa. Liaise value to Public Diplomacy’s to communicate South Africa’s foreign with service providers like the printing objectives? policy achievements and project a houses, the production houses, etc. Mthembeni Khumalo: positive image at home and abroad. Managing the Departmental Corpo- In line with objectives of the Depart- rate Image in line with the guidelines ment and Public Diplomacy Chief Di- 5. What are the roles of Directorates set up by the GCIS and approved by rectorate, the same web design and Content Development/Product Cabinet

Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad with the DTI rep in Cairo and Siyabonga Ponco, during the Deputy Minister’s Our Missions in Pictures (Egypt, Cairo) visit to Egypt in April 27

Ambassador Kudjoe with the Superintendent/ Director of the Cairo Children’s Cancer Hospital, during the concert

Ambassador Kudjoe and Honorary Consul Mr Ossama el-Naggar

Ambassador Kudjoe with Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture

Ambassador Kudjoe and Ambassador Kudjoe with the Honorary the Political Consul of South Africa in Alexandria and Siyabonga Ponco and Home Affairs Counsellor, Ms his wife during Freedom Day reception in Attache, Tumi Shounyane with LRP’s from S Ramokgopa Alexandria April 29 the Mission and Mr Manase Mabitsela.

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