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2007/12/06
The Electricity Master Plan constitutes the second part of the integrated energy master plan and makes South Africa the third country in the world after the United States of America and Norway. The Master Plan reflects on the White Paper on Energy Policy, the Renewable White Paper Policy, and Strategy, and the Energy Efficiency Policy and Strategy. Minister Sonjica: Well, a plan is a plan, Michael. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2007/07120713151002.htm Size: 29KB Source: Government Communications (GCIS) Speaker: B Sonjica Collection: gov
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0.4175
2007/12/06
T Maseko: Transcript of Post-Cabinet briefing
Cabinet noted that the APRM report has now been published by the APRM secretariat. Themba Maseko: Well, Deon, what Cabinet is trying to achieve here is to make sure that the police are given a complete report of what really transpired at the bank. So the report itself is indeed the views of the APRM panel, the government's view is attached as an appendix to the reports, which makes it very clear that the views of the report' contained in the report, are the views of the panel. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2007/07120616151003.htm Size: 40KB Source: Government Communications (GCIS) Speaker: T Maseko Collection: gov
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2007/11/22
T Maseko: Transcript of Post-Cabinet Briefing
Cabinet decided that the Ministries of Minerals and Energy, Water Affairs and Forestry, Public Enterprises and of Trade and Industry must collaborate to develop a comprehensive Electricity Master Plan for the country. The pillars of the comprehensive Electricity Master Plan will include increasing capacity, and improving the reliability of electricity infrastructure; providing reasonably priced electricity; ensuring security of supply as set out in the security supply standards; diversifying ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2007/07112313151001.htm Size: 37KB Source: Government Communications Speaker: T Maseko Collection: gov
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2007/12/06
Statement on Cabinet meeting of 5 December
Cabinet noted that the Africa Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) report has now been published by the APRM Secretariat. The Government response to the report is included in appendix two of the report. Cabinet welcomed the 2007 Report Card of the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) on the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) and Paediatric HIV Care and Treatment in Low and Middle Income countries. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2007/07120610451004.htm Size: 17KB Source: Government Communications (GCIS) Collection: gov
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2007/11/22
Statement on Cabinet meeting 21 November
Cabinet decided that the Ministries of Minerals and Energy, Water Affairs and Forestry, Public Enterprises and of Trade and Industry must collaborate to develop a comprehensive Electricity Master Plan for the country. This decision followed the presentation of a draft Electricity Master Plan which showed, inter alia, the rise in demand for energy caused by the high rate of growth and South Africa's continued reliance on coal as an energy source (88.23%). Cabinet also approved that South ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2007/07112210451001.htm Size: 16KB Source: Government Communications (GCIS) Collection: gov
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2007/11/08
Statement on Cabinet meeting 7 November
These measures include the Integrated Small Enterprise Development Strategy (ISEDS) which is based on the following three pillars: increasing supply for financial and non-financial support; creating demand for small enterprise products and services; and reducing regulatory constraints. One of the main weaknesses identified in the review was the lack of co-ordination between the different players in the system i.e. South African Police Services, The National Prosecuting Authority, Department ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2007/07110811151001.htm Size: 15KB Source: Government Communications (GCIS) Collection: gov
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2007/10/25
Statement on Cabinet meeting of 24 October
The latter part of the meeting was an extended Cabinet meeting which was joined by Premiers and Members of the Executive Committees (MECs) responsible for Finance. Cabinet joins the millions of South Africans in congratulating the Springboks for winning the International Rugby Board (IRB) Rugby World Cup and bringing the Web Ellis trophy home. The meeting approved that the Department of Communications hosts the International Telecommunications Unions (ITU) World Telecommunication ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2007/07102511451001.htm Size: 13KB Source: Government Communications (GCIS) Collection: gov
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2007/10/11
Statement on Cabinet meeting 10 October
Government, under the leadership of President Mbeki, remains committed to the doctrine of separation of powers and finds the intimation that suspending the National Director of Public Prosecutions undermines this doctrine unjustified, misleading and amounts to an extreme exaggeration. The only structures that have the authority to issue warnings to the public are the SA Weather Service and the National Disaster Management Centre. This month will experience heightened communication between the... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2007/07101110451001.htm Size: 14KB Source: Government Communications (GCIS) Collection: gov
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2007/09/20
Statement of Cabinet meeting of 19 September 2007
Cabinet approved the deployment of members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to the Central African Republic to assist with capacity building of that country's defence force. Cabinet noted the progress report on the turn-around programme in the Department of Home Affairs to transform the department to serve citizens more effectively. Government agreed with the proposal to repeal the Castle Management Act of 1993, to enable the transfer of the Castle of Good Hope Monument ... [highlighted result]
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2007/09/19
Government Communications (GCIS) to issue statement on Cabinet meeting
Government Communications (GCIS) will issue a post-Cabinet statement The Government Communications Deputy CEO, Baby Tyawa, will issue a statement tomorrow (Thursday) morning on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today (Wednesday) in Cape Town. Colin Cruywagen Cell: 082 377 9916 (Cape Town) [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2007/07091916451001.htm Size: 7KB Source: Government Communications (GCIS) Collection: gov
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2007/09/06
Statement on Cabinet meeting 5 September
Cabinet resolved that Eskom be designated as the single buyer of power from Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in South Africa. Over the next 20 years, Eskom will build all nuclear power plants in South Africa and the IPPs will build more than 50% of all non-nuclear power plants. The National Electricity Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) will regulate the single buyer function and specifically approve all commercial agreements between the single buyer and the private producers. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2007/07090611191001.htm Size: 15KB Source: Government Communications (GCIS) Collection: gov
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2007/08/22
Statement on Cabinet meeting 22 August
Cabinet noted that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State Summit was held in Lusaka last week which discussed a number of important policy issues affecting the region. Cabinet reaffirmed the South African government position that the solution to the problems of Zimbabwe will come from Zimbabweans themselves agreeing on the steps to find a lasting solution for their country. The meeting noted media coverage regarding the dismissal of the former Deputy Minister of ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2007/07082311151001.htm Size: 14KB Source: Government Communications (GCIS) Collection: gov
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2007/08/08
Statement on Cabinet meeting 8 August
Cabinet approved the settlement reached with the Richtersveld Community regarding the land claim against Alexkor and the State for land situated in Alexander Bay. The meeting approved the draft Energy Security Master Plan, which elucidates South Africa's energy security strategy and includes the Integrated Energy Modelling and Planning Approach. Cabinet approved the Harmonised Assessment Tool for Disability Grants and Free Health Care, to determine eligibility for disability grants and free ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2007/07080816451001.htm Size: 16KB Source: Government Communications (GCIS) Collection: gov
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2007/07/24
Statement on Cabinet meeting 24 July
Cabinet received and noted the report of the panel of experts on the development of policy on the regulation of foreign land ownership in South Africa. The meeting approved the proposal for government departments to establish language units with a view to implementing the Language Policy Framework which was approved by Cabinet in 2003. These are Home Affairs, Justice and Constitutional Development, Social Development, Health, Safety and Security, Correctional Services, Education, Housing, ... [highlighted result]
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2007/06/26
Statement on Cabinet meeting 26 June
The meeting received progress reports from Cabinet Committees on the implementation of Government's Programme of Action. The Fund, with its Head Office in South Africa, has raised capital (US$625 million) for investment in infrastructure on the African Continent. Cabinet noted that South Africa will host the 46th annual session of Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation from 30 June to 6 July in Cape Town. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2007/07062708151001.htm Size: 10KB Source: Government Communications (GCIS) Collection: gov
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2007/06/13
Statement on Cabinet meeting 13 June 2007
Cabinet noted the developments regarding the negotiations in the Public Service Bargaining Chamber and the nature and form of the public sector strike. The working Group will comprise of Defence, National Treasury, Provincial and Local Government, Transport, Intelligence, Safety and Security, Justice and Constitutional Development, Trade and Industry, Minerals and Energy, Home Affairs, with Foreign Affairs as convenor. Cabinet noted South Africa's participation in the International ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2007/07061408151002.htm Size: 15KB Source: Government Communications (GCIS) Collection: gov
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2007/05/31
Statement on Cabinet meeting 30 May
South Africa's response to the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) report was noted. The meeting noted that during his visit to South Africa, the President of the International Olympic Committee, Mr Jacques Rogge had expressed his unqualified confidence in South Africa's ability to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The President briefed Cabinet about his successful official visit to Vietnam and conveyed warm and friendly greetings from the Vietnamese government to the government and people of ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2007/07053111151001.htm Size: 16KB Source: Government Communications (GCIS) Collection: gov
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2007/05/17
Statement on Cabinet meeting 16 May 2007
The next phase of the programme will see a stronger link between Izimbizo and other programmes of government e.g. Local Economic Development (LED), Integrated Development Plans (IDPs), Local Government Strategic Agenda, the National Spatial Development Perspectives (NSDP), as well as other programmes. Cabinet reiterated the unqualified rejection, conveyed in a statement by the Minister of Public Service and Administration, of inaccurate and misleading media reports suggesting that government ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2007/07051712151001.htm Size: 14KB Source: Government Communication and Information System Collection: gov
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2007/05/03
Statement on Cabinet meeting 2 May
At its ordinary meeting in Pretoria yesterday, 2 May 2007, Cabinet received and finalised progress reports from clusters on the implementation of the Programme of Action (POA) for 2007. Cabinet received a briefing on the launch of the newly constituted and restructured South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) which will co-ordinate all country efforts in the renewed national partnership against HIV and AIDS. Government is pleased to note that the SANAC stakeholders unanimously endorsed the... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2007/07050311151002.htm Size: 15KB Source: Government Communications (GCIS) Collection: gov
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2007/04/19
Statement on Cabinet meeting 18 April
The meeting approved the transfer of South African Express Airways (Pty) Ltd (SAX) from Transnet to the state, with the Minister of Public Enterprises as the shareholder representative. The widespread interaction between the public and members of the executive in all three spheres of government included over 300 events across the country, involving the President, Deputy President, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Premiers and MECs, Mayors and councillors. The meeting welcomed the decision of ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2007/07041915451002.htm Size: 14KB Source: Government Communications (GCIS) Collection: gov