Hello Wikimedians in South Africa,

Since some of you have communicated your concern/interest in the recent invasion of Ukraine I have decided to share the following announcement by the Cape Town Press club. If you are interested in attending and you are in Cape Town then please feel free to contact them to book a seat. It is not cheap at R350 a seat for members of the public but it is very interesting and the Press Club is always interested in Wikipedians joining their events.

Regards,

Douglas.

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Cape Town Press Club capetownpressclub@gmail.com Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2022 at 10:24 Subject: Cape Town Press Club : Ukranian Ambassador to South Africa Liubov Abravitova at Kelvin Grove Friday 11 March 12.30 for 1.00 To: Cape Town Press Club capetownpressclub@gmail.com

*APOLOGIES FOR SHORT NOTICE OF THIS IMPORTANT EVENT : THIS WILL BE THE ONLY INVITE SENT*

[image: Ukrainian Ambassador Says It Is a Struggle to Get South Africans to Rally Behind Ukraine Amid Russian Invasion - Briefly.co.za]

*Her Excellency Liubov Abravitova* *Ukrainian Ambassador to South Africa*

*Her Excellency Liubov Abravitova is the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, and Charge d’affaires of the Embassy of Ukraine to South Africa.Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the war it has started in Europe has set the world on edge. Ambassador Abravitova has described South Africa's explanation https://www.news24.com/news24/SouthAfrica/News/russias-invasion-of-ukraine-ambassador-puzzled-by-sas-decision-to-abstain-during-un-vote-20220303-2 to abstain from the United Nations General Assembly vote condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine as alarming. The ambassador will update the press club on the latest developments and the diplomatic response from South Africa and the continent.She will take questions.*

*Where: Ball Room Kelvin GroveWhen: Friday 11 March 2022Time : 12.30 for 1.00Cost: R300 for members (Lunch/Wine included) R350 for guests *

*Click here to RSVP https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfT9w6guY3KX3Nd7tkEYIdbWQgQTuOTQX5N6ypVfKhoH2Yidw/viewform?usp=sf_linkorContact Lalage on capetownpressclub@gmail.com capetownpressclub@gmail.com or 0828200190*

*Payment by EFT to:Account name: Cape Town Press Club NPCBank: FNB Cape TownBranch Code 250655Account Number 62893422479Payment reference: Ukranian Amb and your SURNAME(Please note new banking details)*

*NB: If you cancel with less than 24 hours’ notice we will try to fill your place, but if not successful, you will be liable to pay.STRICT COVID PROTOCOLS WILL BE IN PLACE AT THE VENUE*

*Sponsored by :The Ben and Shirley Rabinowitz Foundation*