PIARC 2003

During October 2003 Allan was retained by the SA National Roads Agency Ltd. to assist in the production of a daily delegates' newspaper during the PIARC 2003 XXIInd World Roads Congress. Seven issues of the 4-page tabloid newspaper Xhumanisa were produced by a team working at Durban's International Convention Centre. Allan took most of the pictures used in the publication, our associate Grahan Linscott produced much of the copy, and design and layout were by Randall Stewart International.
   

Xhumanisa
23 October 2003.

 

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The pictures taken by Allan first appeared in Xhumanisa and then in a range of other publications from around the world. The following are small sample:


At the official opening of the congress were, from left, PIARC Chairman Olivier Michaud, SA Deputy President Jacob Zuma, SA Transport Minister Abdulah Omar and eThekwini Mayor Obed Mlaba.


Seen aboard the National Port Authority's new hospitality craft during the Ministers' tour of Durban Bay were SA National Roads Agency CEO Nazir Alli, left, and SA Transport Minister Abdulah Omar.


Local Durban artiste Pinkie Mtshali impressed delegates at the Congress Opening ceremony with the power and beauty of her voice.


Gcina Mhlope, left, provided the narration during the opening ceremony and 11-year-old Nontokozo Mlaba opened procedings by singing National Anthem.