Nedlac to share models with Danish Prime Minister
Thursday, 12 February 1998

The Danish Prime Minister, Mr. Poul Nyrup Rasmussen, will be visiting Nedlac tomorrow, (Friday 13 February 98), as part of the programme on his official visit to South Africa on the invitation of Deputy President Thabo Mbeki.

The Nedlac delegation and the Prime Minister will be sharing information and views on how South Africa is dealing with the key issues of transformation, with a reflection on the relevant Danish experience.

Nedlac Executive Director Jayendra Naidoo comments: "We welcome this opportunity to share views with the Danish Prime Minister and his delegation. Denmark has a long and successful history of social partnership. Iimagine our discussions will focus largely on issues relating to the labour market, and to how models of social partnership can be enhanced."

Key members of Nedlac in attendance will include Sam Shilowa, General Secretary COSATU, Les Kettledas, Deputy Director General, Departmentof Labour, Raymond Parsons, Director General, SACOB, Thandi Segodi, National Coordinator,Women's National Coalition, and Jayendra Naidoo, Nedlac Executive Director.