Established in 1976 for free speech
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Sonam was born in Tibet but grew up in exile in India where he was educated.
He is now the representative of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, for Africa. He is based in Pretoria. He acts as a representative of his people and upholds the interests of Tibetan affairs.
He speaks - on the relationship of Tibet with the occupying power China - in the wake of the refusal of the SA government to grant His Holiness a visa to attend Archbishop Desmond Tutu's 80th birthday party celebrations.
Sonam will take questions.
BONA FIDE WORKING JOURNALISTS WHO BOOK FOR THIS FUNCTION CAN ATTEND AT HALF PRICE THANKS TO SPONSORSHIP BY CEF PTY LTD
| Date | Thursday, October 13, 2011 |
| Time | 12:30 for 13:00 |
| Venue | The Wild Fig, Observatory |
| Cost | R130 Members R170 Guests |
| R.S.V.P. | Gloria at 021 683 3990 or headoff@mweb.co.za |
| Payments | Payment can be made on the day at the venue by cash or cheque (not credit card) or prior to the function by electronic transfer. Please do not deposit cash into the account as bank charges are too high on cash deposits. Info for online deposits: FNB, Cape Town,Br Code 201409, Account 50260072365 |
| Vegetarian dishes must be ordered beforehand or an extra charge will be levied | |
Thanks to our sponsors BP SA Pty Ltd, Distell, DBSA, Bass Gordon, CEF and BATSA.