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JOINT MEETING OF WORKING GROUPS
President Mbeki and Cabinet Members will host a joint meeting of all the working groups tomorrow between 9h00 and 12h30. A photo opportunity will be possible at the beginning of the meeting.
President Mbeki established 4 working groups last year for government to consult and reach consensus over major economic developments in South Africa. These are:
* Agriculture Working Group
* Trade Union Working Group
* Big Business Working Group
* Black Business Working Group
President Mbeki and Cabinet meet on a regular basis throughout the year with the different working groups. The meeting tomorrow is aimed at consolidating the discussions held in this year and setting a joint agenda for next year.
Media are invited to the photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting. A briefing will be held at the close of the meeting and a statement issued.
Date: 7 December 2001
Time: 08h45
Venue: Presidential Guest House, Pretoria
Enquiries: Tasneem Carrim at (0) 83 650 7119
Issued by The Presidency
6 December 2001