Profile of Key Events

Profile of Key Events

 

IPC consulted for the following international conferences with overall responsibility for protocol training and consultation services pre, during and post conference:

  • UPDEA – Union of Power & Energy Distributors in Africa – Eskom: 2002
  • UIE - Union of International Energy Distributors in Europe – Eskom: 2004
  • WSSD (World Summit on Sustainable Development): Responsible for training of all Government Officials in Protocol and Business Etiquette as well as Coordination of volunteers during this event.
  • 14th Commonwealth Conference of Commonwealth Statisticians: South Africa, 5–9 September 2005 (Cape Town, CTICC)
  • Africa Symposium on the 2010 round of Population and Housing Censuses: South Africa, 30 January – 3 February (Cape Town, CTICC) – Minister TA Manuel & Asst Secretary General, UN
  • 2007 Africa Symposium on Statistical Development (ASSD): Rwanda, 15 – 18 January 2007, Presidential Level (HE Pres P Kagame, Asst Sec Genl – UN: Mr Janneh)
  • Global Form V: Anti-Corruption Conference: South Africa, 1 – 6 April 2007, Presidential Level (HE Pres TM Mbeki & Minister G Fraser-Moleketi + 70 Foreign Ministers and 40 Ambassadors attending)
  • 2007 Africa Symposium on Statistical Development (ASSD): Ghana, 2 – 4 December 2007
  • Launch of MHT Project in Preston, UK, 16 – 21 April 2007
  • MHT Project in Pennsylvania, USA, 13 – 17 June 2007
  • 1st UN Africa Conference for Young Statisticians: South Africa, 1 – 4 July 2008
  • 57th Session of the International Statistical Institute Conference, Durban, 12 - 22 August, 2009 (2500 delegates) - Presidential Level – Pres. JG Zuma, Min TA Manuel, Prem. Mkhize and Mr P Lehohla (Statistician General)
  • Wheelset Congress – Minister Hogan and MEC – Transport, Mr Carlisle – Cape Town, March 2010
  • SASOP Congress – East London, 16 – 20 October 2010: Minister of Health, Dr Motsoaledi & Eastern Cape Leadership
  • Commonwealth Parliamentary Association - Africa Region – 3 July 2012 : Gauteng Legislature : Minister N Dlamini-Zuma
  • SAP – Saphila Conference – 29 October 2012 – Mr Valli Moosa (Former Min of Environmental Affairs) and executive leadership of SAP (International): Sun City, Rustenburg.
  • GBC Health Conference – 26 February to 2 February 2013 : Johannesburg : First Ladies of Zambia, Dr Kaseba-Sata and Mdm Ngema-Zuma, Executive Mayor of City of Johannesburg and Captains of Industry (Responsible for protocol at event)

IPC has also been involved in the following Ceremonies and Special Projects:

 

  • Official Opening of the NIA Headquarters – Pres Mandela – November 1995
  • Presidential Programme: Reconstruction and Development Programme for Kruger National Park - 2001
  • All African Games - 2002
  • Alan Morgan Farewell Function – Eskom, December, 2000 (Cabinet involved)
  • Wind Energy Farm Launch – Eskom - Cape Town, February 2003 (Ministers Radebe & Mlambo-Ngcuka)
  • Eta-Awards – Ministerial Award Ceremony – Johannesburg, September 2002 (Minister Mlambo-Ngcuka)
  • Opening of HD Hill Fish Farm – Eskom, Durban - 23 June 2003 (Minister Moosa)
  • Presidential Opening: South Africa Maritime Training Academy (SAMTRA) – Maersk Sealand, Simon’s Town – 9 September 2003
  • Presidential Opening: Majuba Power Station – Presidency, Eskom – Volksrust. 11 September 2003: HE Pres TM Mbeki
  • Presidential Function: South Africa Football Association (SAFA), 2010 Bid Book Handover Banquet – HE Pres TM Mbeki & Cabinet, 26 September 2003
  • Eta Awards: Ministerial Award Ceremony - Minister Mlambo-Ngcuka – 14 November 2003
  • MEEC Awards Evening: Mpumalanga – Premier Mhlangu & HE Dep President Zuma – 18 November 2003
  • Phelophepa Train: Briefing Dr L Coetzee on receiving of the Queen Elizabeth Award – March 2004 - Transnet
  • National Research Foundation (NRF) Award Ceremony: Minister Mangena- 4 June 2004
  • Launch of Real Time Power Systems Studies Centre: Minister Mangena - 27 August 2004
  • Opening of Doornbaai Community Centre: Western Cape, Premier Rasool – 5 October 2004
  • Launch of Dindi Fish Farm: KZN, Provincial MEC – 5 November 2004
  • Opening of Cape Fruit Coolers: MEC for Agriculture WC - 19 November 2004
  • Eta Awards: Ministerial Award Ceremony, Minister Mlambo-Ngcuka – 19 November 2004
  • Energy Efficiency Launch: Minister Mlambo-Ngcuka – 4 May 2005
  • Energy Efficiency Launch: Minister Hendricks – 7 March 2006 – Presidential Guest House
  • Eta Awards: Ministerial Award Ceremony, Minister Hendricks – 26 May 2006
  • MTN Announcement on 2010 Sponsorship: FIFA, Cabinet Ministers, Leading Businessmen, 13 June 2006
  • National Business Initiative (NBI) event: Energy Efficiency: Minister Sonjica – 17 July 2006
  • Launch of Neotel (Second National Operator): Ministers Erwin and Matsepe-Casaburri – 31 August 2006
  • Eta Awards: Ministerial Award Ceremony: Minister Sonjica - 11 December 2007
  • CFL role-out programme for Eskom: Minister Sonjica – 7 August 2008
  • CFL role-out programme for Eskom: Minister Erwin – 29 August 2008
  • 6th African Conference of Ministers for Public/Civil Service: Min Baloyi, 13 – 15 October 2008
  • Wheelset Congress: March 2010 : Minister Hogan
  • SASOP Congress: East-London – October 2010 – Minister Motsoaledi
  • ANC Centenary Celebrations in Bloemfontein as part of ANC Protocol Team – 3 – 8 January 2012
  • Correctional Services Annual Award Ceremony: East London - 16 – 18 February, 2012 : Minister of Correctional Services : Min Mapisa-Nqakula
  • Opening of Gauteng Legislature – 20 February 2012 : Premier N Mokonyane and Speaker of Gauteng : Ms L Maseko
  • Kolomela Mine Opening – 22 June 2012 : ANGLO American, Kumba Iron Ore Event, Minister of Mineral Resources : Ms Shabangu and CEO of AA – Ms Cynthia Carroll.
  • TopWomen Awards – Gauteng – Ministers Dlamini-Zuma, Nkoana-Mashabane, Dlamini, Peters, Dep Ministers, MEC’s etc – Outstanding Women’s Awards : 8 August 2012
  • AEG Factory Launch – 20 September 2012 : Minister of Energy (Ms D Peters) and Premier of the Western Cape (Ms H Zille) & WP Leadership : Milnerton, Cape Town
  • International Diabetes Day : 14 November 2012 : Mdm Bongi-Ngema Zuma & Dep Min of Health, Dr Ramokgopa. BNZ Foundation. Wintervelde.
  • BNZ Foundation - 2 March 2013 : Award Ceremony : President Jacob Zuma, Mdm Ngema-Zuma, Dr A Motsoaledi, MEC Health (Gauteng).

Development of Protocol Guidelines

 

An additional service provided by IPC is the development of protocol guidelines and promotional material (on request) which are used by our clients on an ongoing basis to ensure that all aspects of protocol are adhered to. The following clients have benefited from this service:

  • South African Sports Commission (SASC) - Protocol Guidelines
  • South African Sports Commission (SASC) – South African Athletes - Protocol Brochure
  • South African Reserve Bank (SARB) - Protocol Guidelines
  • South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) – Protocol Guidelines
  • MTN - Protocol Brochure
  • Tshwane Municipality - Protocol Guidelines
  • MTN – Protocol Guidelines

IPC also provides a consultation service to high profile officials

 

  • Media Interviews:
    • ETV news channel (403) – Interview on First Ladies : Elections 2009
    • ETV news channel (403) – Studio Guest on Inauguration of Pres J Zuma
    • Regular guest on Talk Radio 702

 

  • Protocol, Business Etiquette, State Visit briefings & image consulting:
    • Presidency – Mrs Zuma’s (4 First ladies (2009 - ongoing)

 

  • IPC has been selected to conduct briefing sessions for the Spousal Office of the President before all their State Visits, international travels as well as international events such as Fifa World Cup.