First Lady Lands In South Africa

The Obama daughters were given South African blankets with colors of the nation’s flag by young children of the protocol officer as a welcome. They wrapped themselves in the blankets. It is winter here and a chilly 51 degrees.

[First Lady In Africa]
 
First Lady Michelle Obama who is traveling with her mother, daughters, niece and nephew arrived at Waterkloof Air force base in Pretoria, South Africa following an uneventful flight at approximately 9:20 pm local time.

The plane was refueled in Cape Verde. In Pretoria, she was greeted by U.S. Ambassador Donald Gips, Mrs. Elizabeth Berry Gips, Benjamin Gips – age 14, Samuel Gips – age 18. South African officials Grace Mason, acting Chief of Protocol, Department of International Relations and Cooperation Minister and Nosiviwe Mapisa – Nqakula, Minister of Correctional Services also greeted FLOTUS and her family.

FLOTUS wore a bright orange and black Duro Olowu sweater. The designer is of African descent, White House officials said.

The Obama daughters were given South African blankets with colors of the nation’s flag by young children of the protocol officer as a welcome. They wrapped themselves in the blankets. It is winter here and a chilly 51 degrees.

After the brief open press arrival attended by your pool, four traveling colleagues, and a few broadcast cameras, Mrs. Obama’s motorcade headed to Johannesburg where she will stay for the night. This is the first lady’s fourth trip to Africa and her first to South Africa. This is her second solo official visit.

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