Free+the+Cuban+Five+Campaign+launch,+Con+Hill,+12+Sept+2006

JOINT MEDIA ADVISORY
=LAUNCH OF THE 'FREE THE CUBAN FIVE' CAMPAIGN=

All media are invited to the formal launch of the South African campaign for the release of five Cubans unjustly imprisoned in the United States.

The campaign, which forms part of an international effort running from 12 September to 6 October 2006, is being led by the Friends of Cuba Society (FOCUS) and organisations of the democratic movement and civil society.

The details of the launch are:

Date: **Tuesday, 12 September 2006**

Time: **11h00-13h00**

Venue: **Women's Jail, Constitution Hill, Johannesburg**

The launch will be addressed by:
 * Chris Matlhako (FOCUS National Secretary)**
 * Kgalema Motlanthe (ANC Secretary General)**
 * Blade Nzimande (SACP General Secretary)**
 * Zwelinzima Vavi (COSATU General Secretary)**

8 September 2006

For more information contact: Steyn Speed (ANC) - 082 572 7304**
 * Malesela Maleka (SACP) - 082 226 1802**
 * Patrick Craven (COSATU) - 0828217456**