Home Affairs Minister to host Canadian counterpart

Sunday, August 13, 2017

Home Affairs Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize is expected to host her Canadian counterpart, Ahmed Hussen, in Tshwane on Monday.

The Canadian Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship is visiting South Africa to acquaint himself with Canada’s visa services provided in South Africa.

“Minister Hussen is visiting South Africa to acquaint himself with Canada’s visa services provided in South Africa and gain knowledge of the immigration context in Southern Africa,” said the Department of Home Affairs on Sunday.

As part of his visit, Minister Hussen will undertake a tour of the Desmond Tutu Refugee Reception Centre and meet with Minister Mkhize to discuss issues of mutual interest.

Minister Mkhize will host a media briefing at the Home Affairs Ministry in Hatfield, Tshwane. – SAnews.gov.za