SA government communications system at WSSD

26 August 2002

In an endeavor to ensure that all member of the media attending the World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD) has convenient and easy access to all members of the South African delegation, the President and the various ministers.

South Africa media offices

The South African government communications and media office are located on the 4th floor of the Sandton Library

Tel: + 27 11 784 4148 / + 27 11 784 4147 / + 27 11 784 4167
Fax: +27 11 784 6901

Daily media briefings

The South African delegation will conduct daily media briefings on at 12:30 in the Sandton Convention Centre. The briefing s will cover progress being made at the negotiations as well as for general.

Inquiries: Mr Sputnik Ratau
Cell: 083 253 5264
Tel: + 27 011 784 4148
Media interviews

To ensure that the media has optimum access to the South African delegations all interview requests for should be directed to:

Mr Harold Maloka
Cell: 082 847 9799

Mr Sputnik Ratau
Cell: 083 253 5264

South African media spokespersons

The following people are designated official South African Spokespersons on all substance and logistics inquiries.

Ronnie Mamoepa
Head of Communications: Department of Foreign Affairs
Cell: 082 990 4853

Onkgopotse JJ Tabane
Head of Ministry and Communications: Dept of Environment Affairs and Tourism
Cell: 082 456 6166

Bheki Khumalo
Spokesperson of the President
Cell: 083 256 9133

Mdu Lembede
Head of National Liaison: GCIS
Cell: 082 458 8464

Issued by: Government Communications (GCIS)