President Ramaphosa to open the Africa Aerospace and Defence 2018 Exhibition

President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially open the Africa Aerospace and Defence 2018 Exhibition at the Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria tomorrow, Wednesday, 19 September 2018.
 
President Ramaphosa will officiate in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of South Africa’s armed forces.
 
The Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition attracts exhibitors in defence technology and innovation from across the world and showcases the capabilities of armed forces.
 
The exhibition is staged every two years. The 2016 event attracted 532 defence exhibitors from 34 countries, with 33 862 trade tourists visiting the show which injected R1,14  billion into the economy.
 
For journalists wishing cover the event, details of media accreditation at the opening of the Africa Aerospace and Defence 2018 Exhibition are as follows:
 
Date: Wednesday, 19 September 2018
Time: 06h00 - 07h30
Venue: Gate 1 entrance on Solomon Mahlangu Drive, Air Force Base Waterkloof
 
Members of the media are requested to have their proof of identity and valid press cards. 
 
 
Media enquiries: Khusela Diko, Spokesperson to the President, on 072 854 5707
 
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria