SEMINAR PROGRAM:

BENEFITS OF DOING BUSINESS IN SOUTH AFRICA

"GROWTH THROUGH GLOBAL REACH & INNOVATION"

DATE: 17 SEPTEMBER 2002
TIME: 14H30 - 17H00
PLACE: CONGRESS CENTER OF MESSE FRANKFURT
ROOM: FANTASIE 1

14:30 - 14:55 Registration

14:55 - 15:00 Opening & Introduction
Goodrich Molefe Kowane: Automotive Investment Manager

15:00 - 15:05 Welcome
H.E. Prof. Sibusiso Bengu: S.A. Ambassador to Germany

15:05 - 15:10 Video: Trade & Investment South Africa

15:10 - 15:30 South Africa: A Global Automotive Source & General Business Climate
Alec Erwin: Minister of Trade & Industry South Africa

15:35 - 15:55 Structure of the South African Automotive Industry
Nico Vermeulen: Executive Director - National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa

16:00 - 16:20 Opportunities in S.A. Components Industry
Clive Williams: Executive Director - National Association of Automobile Components and Allied Manufacturers

16:20 - 16:40 Labour's Role & Contribution to a Successful Industry
Petrus Nxumalo: National Union of Metal-Workers of S.A.

16:40 - 16:45 Closure
Ismail Dockrat: General Manager - Trade & Investment South Africa

16:45 - 17:00 Question & Answer

17:00 Cocktail Party hosted by H.E. Prof. Sibusiso Bengu