11.september.2008
Invitation
9TH ANNUAL STEVE BIKO
MEMORIAL LECTURE
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town, Dr Max Price, in association with the Chief Executive Officer of the Steve Biko Foundation, Mr Nkosinathi Biko, invites members of the public to attend the 9th Annual Steve Biko Memorial Lecture.
Guest Speaker: Mr Trevor Manuel, Minister of Finance of the Republic of South Africa
Minister Manuel is one of the longest serving Finance Ministers in the world. His decades-long public service contribution began in the 70’s with his involvement in student and community organisations. Following the unbanning of the African National Congress, he was elected to the National Executive Committee of the ANC where he headed the Department of Economic Planning. His contribution to the public service has earned him numerous honorary doctorates and awards, including the Woodrow Wilson award for Public Service. Minister Manuel is also the first Chancellor of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
Date: Thursday 11 September 2008
Venue: Jameson Hall, Upper Campus, UCT
Time: 18:00 (doors open at 17:00)
RSVP: Should you be interested in attending this lecture, please reply by no later than Monday 8 September to tel. 021 650 5160 or via e-mail to
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PLEASE NOTE: Seating will NOT be reserved and will be strictly allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
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