President Jacob Zuma will on Tuesday, 24 October 2017, host the President of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency President Macky Sall for a State Visit to South Africa, in Cape Town.

South Africa and Senegal enjoy cordial bilateral political, economic and social relations underpinned by strong historical ties dating back to the years of the liberation struggle.  

Members of the media are invited as follows: Official Ceremony: Date: Tuesday, 24 October 2017 Time: 09h00 (Media to arrive at 07h30) Venue: Tuynhuys, Cape Town   Press Conference: Date: Tuesday, 24 October 2017 Time: 11h00 Venue: Tuynhuys, Cape Town

South Africa- Senegal Business Forum: Date: Tuesday, 24 October 2017 Time: 14h00 Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town

Members of the media should send their names ID/Passport numbers to Shadi Baloyi on shadi@presidency.gov.za or 072 571 6415 by Monday, 23 October 2017 at 12h00. Members of the media are also requested to present their valid press cards at points of entry to access the venues.

Note as well that nobody wearing jeans, T-shirts and takkies will be allowed into the venue. The dress code is strictly presentable in line with the decorum of the event and the venue.