OTTAWA
CANADA
Ottawa Jazz Festival: 23 February 2004
Performance by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Human Rights Activities: 19 – 23 March 2004
Keynote Speaker: Mr Tom Manthata, Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission
Freedom Day Celebrations: 20 - 30 April 2004
Performance by Ihash’ilimhlope
Documentary
In collaboration with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation planning to broadcast a five hour documentary focussing on development in South Africa during the ten years of democracy. Diverse topics such as art, culture, ubuntu, African Renaissance etc will be addressed.
Youth Day: 16 June 2004
Exhibition of handicrafts
Tea party by Consulate-General
Performance by Polokoane Choir
Youth Speaker from South Africa
Travelling exhibition
Art and artifacts, called "Freedom to Freedom", depicting major developments in South African history, will start in South Africa (March 2004), move to Canada (Sep 2004) and later to the USA (dates to be confirmed). This flagship project in celebration of South Africa's tenth anniversary of democracy is a joint venture between South Africa and Canada.
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SOUTH AFRICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL
TORONTO
CANADA
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LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN
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SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY
BUENOS AIRES
ARGENTINA
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Seminar: Human Rights and Democracy: 20/21 March 2004
(REGIONAL: KINGSTON; HAVANA, BUENOS AIRES AND MONTEVIDEO)
Theme: “Human Rights on the road to and in Democracy: The South African Experience”
Guest Speaker: Father Michael Lapsey
Presentation on NEPAD and Investment and Trade Opportunities in Africa
Invitation to senior officials from the NEPAD Secretariat to present opportunities available in African economies for trade and investment especially in the context of NEPAD
Seminar on Investment and Trade Opportunities in South Africa
Invitation to senior officials from Trade and Investment South Africa (TISA) to present a one-day seminar on Investment and trade opportunities in South Africa in specific sectors.
Request for presence of a representative of the President’s International Investment Council
Film
Screening of popular South African films at one of the cultural centres in Buenos Aires
Freedom Day Functions: 26 and 27 April 2004
Concert in Buenos Aires: 26/27 April 2004
Concert in Montevideo: 28/29 April 2004
Additional Programme: 26 April – 2 May 2004
Performance by Gloria Bosman: 26 – 28 April 2004
(Regional performances in Santiago; Buenos Aires, Lima, Caracas and Brasilia): Assistance by the Department of Arts and Culture
Tourism Seminar on South Africa
Public lecture by Head of Mission
National University of Cordoba and Universidad del Litoral in Santa Fe – inviting South African academic(s)university principal (s)
Exhibition
South African arts, handicrafts, paintings, films and performances in city of Cordoba – in close co-operation with African Diaspora
Workshop/Lecture/Series: Women and Democracy: 9 August 2004
(REGIONAL: KINGSTON; HAVANA; BUENOS AIRES AND MONTEVIDEO)
Theme: “Gender Equality a sine qua non for Democracy and a Better World”
Guest speakers: Judge Albie Sachs and Dr Brigalia Bam
Visit of South African Craft makers: 19 – 26 September 2004 Alternative dates: 12 – 19 September 2004 or 26 September to 3 October: coincide with Heritage Day
Beadwork, wirework, pottery and clay, basketwork, etc
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Mar 2004
Apr / May 2004
Aug 2004
Sep / Oct 2004
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SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY
MONTEVIDEO
URUGUAY
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SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY
BRASILIA
SOUTH AFRICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL
SAO PAULO
BRAZIL
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South African participation in three major cities, viz.: Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador
Musical performances: May 2004
Performance by Gloria Bosman: 08 to 10 May 2004
(Regional performances in Santiago; Buenos Aires, Lima, Caracas and Brasilia): Assistance by the Department of Arts and Culture
Brazilian TV journalists to visit South Africa
Airing product during celebrations
Seminar on Trade and Investment.
Sao Paulo
Trade and investment, agriculture, including the ARC, mineral and energy including all related institutions and science and technology to be led by the respective South African Ministers.
Seminar and Exhibition on Science and Technology
Sao Paulo
Theme: South African innovations in the areas of Science and Technology
Speakers: To invite leading academics to provide insight in the advances made by South Africa in the areas of Science and Technology.
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