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21 September 2004

President Thabo Mbeki will visit Mpumalanga province from 30 September - 2 October as part of the Imbizo - programme of interaction between government and the people. Imbizo provides an opportunity for communities to demonstrate practical partnerships with government in the quest for a better life. President Mbeki will be accompanied by Premier Thabang Makwetla and his executive during the visit.

The theme for the Imbizo Focus Week is "Imbizo: Building a People's Contract to built a Better South Africa and a Better World!" '

This will be the eighth presidential Imbizo following similar visits in Limpopo, Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, North West, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

Media is invited to accompany the President during the three days when he interacts with the people of Mpumalanga.

For accreditation please submit your name and ID number to:

Harold Maloka
Cell: 082 847 9799
David Hlabane
Cell: 082 561 9428

Issued by: Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
21 September 2004