First Lady Arrives In South Africa

The Daily Telegraph reports:

Michelle Obama arrived in Pretoria late on Monday for what officials have billed as her first major solo overseas trip as US first lady, to South Africa and Botswana.

She arrived at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria at 9:15 pm (1915 GMT).

Mrs Obama was accompanied by her daughters, Malia and Sasha, and her mother, Marian Robinson -- but not her husband, US President Barack Obama -- for the trip focusing on young women leaders and the legacy of the anti-apartheid struggle.

The first lady, wearing a formal red and black jacket and black trousers, was greeted by South African Correctional Services Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, US ambassador to South Africa Donald Gips, his wife Liz and three sons.