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2010/08/18

T Maseko: Transcript of post Cabinet briefing

Themba Maseko: At this particular point the decision is that government will sign the final offer and it will be valued for 21 days after that it will go. Journalist: In what way does government consider the media to be self regulated given the option of going to court? Themba Maseko:  I was not aware that there is a debate of self regulation or not. The decisions are taken, you have to understand there is a political party and there is Government so discussions ... [highlighted result]

URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=12301&tid=15506   Size: 23KB   Speaker: T Maseko   Collection: speeches_cms

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2010/08/05

T Maseko: Transcript of post Cabinet briefing


Journalist: Curios thing, why is Government approving a T20 Cricket Tournament? Themba Maseko: Drafting of bills is a fairly tight process. Themba Maseko: The meeting with editors and media owners will be organised under the auspices of the President s office, Minister Chabane will be the lead Minister in that regard. [highlighted result]

URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=11985&tid=14378   Size: 25KB   Speaker: T Maseko   Collection: speeches_cms

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2010/06/15

T Maseko: Transcript of post-Cabinet briefing

Journalist: There have been reports today about some government departments spending R10 million on World Cup tickets. The position I stated last week still remains that government departments ordinarily should not have purchased tickets and let's be clear - we are talking about government departments as in state departments. Themba Maseko: That one was not discussed at this particular meeting and I would imagine that is largely because there is still interaction between the ... [highlighted result]

URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=11206&tid=11341   Size: 6KB   Speaker: T Maseko   Collection: speeches_cms

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2010/05/06

T Maseko: Transcript of post-Cabinet media briefing questions and answers

So The Presidency and the justice department will be the lead departments drafting the Bill that will be submitted to Parliament.Journalist: With respect Themba, it is entirely inappropriate for the executive to draft the amendment to this Bill; it s about accountability to the people and that s the role of Parliament.Themba Maseko: The executive draft 99% of the Bills that are tabled before Parliament, so it s not unusual for the executive to draft an amendment to a Bill. What ... [highlighted result]

URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=10314&tid=10331   Size: 16KB   Speaker: T Maseko   Collection: speeches_cms

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2010/03/25

Transcript of post-Cabinet media briefing

Yes there is a bit of gap between government and the citizens so this is an attempt to close that gap, to make sure that communities understand what the constraints are for meeting the basic service delivery concerns of communities; to tell communities what government is going to do to solve their problems. Is this not an acknowledgement that essentially you local government is in a state of collapse because there is not contact between government and its citizens which is supposed to occur ... [highlighted result]

URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=8839&tid=8856   Size: 29KB   Collection: speeches_cms

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2010/04/22

T Maseko: Transcript of post-Cabinet media briefing questions and answers

Did Cabinet discuss it and feel that there was a better way they could have gone about this?Themba Maseko: The cancelation of that contract was not discussed in the meeting at the previous Cabinet meeting. But there are further investigations going on.Journalist: Any word from Cabinet on the Julius Malema disciplinary issue?Themba Maseko: The Julius Malema matter is a party political matter. Just on a different matter, South Africa and Brazil when President Zuma went for ... [highlighted result]

URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=9466&tid=9483   Size: 21KB   Speaker: T Maseko   Collection: speeches_cms

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2010/03/11

Transcript of post-Cabinet briefing

Panel: Pravin Gordhan, Minister of Finance, Rob Davies, Minister of Trade and IndustryStatement by Government spokesperson Themba MasekoCabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday, 10 March 2010.Cabinet welcomed and approved the implementation plan to scale up the HIV and AIDS prevention and treatment programme that was presented by the Minister of Health. I think Minister Davies will confirm this, that there s interest not only in investing in Africa but ... [highlighted result]

URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=9224&tid=9241   Size: 46KB   Collection: speeches_cms

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2010/06/03

T Maseko: Transcript of post-Cabinet media briefing questions and answers

Thanks.Themba Maseko: Unfortunately that matter has not yet been served before Cabinet. It s a complete difference from what we are seeing in Gauteng and other provinces.Journalist: Was that sentiment discussed in Cabinet?Themba Maseko: No that sentiment was not expressed in Cabinet but the expectation is that all South Africans should show their excitement about the World Cup. It s entirely up to the Heads of States of those countries to decide to attend the World Cup ... [highlighted result]

URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=10659&tid=10676   Size: 31KB   Speaker: T Maseko   Collection: speeches_cms

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2010/02/25

Government Communications on transcript of question and answer session following post-Cabinet briefing

Panel: Themba Maseko, Government Spokesperson, Dipuo Peters, Minister of Energy, Collins Chabane, Minister in the PresidencyQuestion and answersJournalist: Two questions regarding the funding [of electricity provision]. Is Government prepared, have they been in discussion with Treasury to give more assistance to Eskom to help fund the bill? Can you give us an update on what s happening there?Journalist: Minister, what would Government have liked to see in terms of ... [highlighted result]

URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=8560&tid=8577   Size: 28KB   Collection: speeches_cms

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2010/09/02

T Maseko: Statement on Cabinet meeting of 1 September

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 1 September 2010. Cabinet expressed concern about the ongoing public sector strike and the negative effect it was having on public services.
Government is particularly concerned about the disruption of services in places such as hospitals and schools. This decision follows a bilateral agreement between the Ministers of Home Affairs from South Africa and Zimbabwe. [highlighted result]

URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=12640&tid=16960   Size: 11KB   Speaker: T Maseko   Collection: speeches_cms

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2010/08/19

Statement on Cabinet meeting of 18 August 2010

Government calls for sanity and common sense to prevail. Measures are already underway to reduce expenditure in government departments in order to fund the final offer. In this regard, Cabinet welcomed the measures that have been put in place by government departments. Cabinet re-affirmed its commitment to meet with the South African Editors' Forum (SANEF) to discuss the perception that Government is bent on muzzling the media. [highlighted result]

URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=12276&tid=15427   Size: 9KB   Speaker: T Maseko   Collection: speeches_cms

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2010/08/05

T Maseko: Statement on Cabinet meeting of 4 August


The meeting called on all South Africans to celebrate the achievements of women during August, which has been declared Women s Month.

  • Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill, 2009
The Bill seeks to align education laws with the new structure education i.e. the splitting of the department of education into two separate departments. This Bill amends specific provisions of the South African Schools Act 1996, the Employment of Educators Act 1998; the ... [highlighted result]

URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=11973&tid=14323   Size: 7KB   Speaker: T Maseko   Collection: speeches_cms

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2010/07/22

J Zuma: Statement on outcomes of July Cabinet Lekgotla

The contents of the Delivery Agreements will be the basis of government s new Programme of Action. Progress with implementation of the Delivery Agreements will be the key agenda item on an ongoing basis for engagement between Ministers and Provincial MECs, Clusters, Cabinet Committees and Cabinet. As with the management of the World Cup preparations, the Delivery Agreements for each outcome provide clear and detailed plans for what needs to be achieved, and their ... [highlighted result]

URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=11665&tid=13040   Size: 14KB   Speaker: J Zuma   Collection: speeches_cms

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2010/07/20

Statement on Cabinet meeting of 20 July

A key driver of HIV infection in Southern Africa is the high rate of new HIV infection among young women and reducing new infections in this category is key to altering the HIV epidemic in the region. The Bill will be submitted to Parliament for finalisation

  • Rental Housing Amendment Bill, 2010
The Bill seeks to address certain interpretation and implementation issues that have arisen since the promulgation of the Rental Housing Act of 1999 and to rectify certain ... [highlighted result]

URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=11628&tid=13005   Size: 9KB   Speaker: T Maseko   Collection: speeches_cms

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2010/03/11

Statement on Cabinet meeting of 10 March 2010

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday, 10 March 2010.Cabinet welcomed and approved the implementation plan to scale up the HIV and AIDS prevention and treatment programme that was presented by the Minister of Health. Cabinet decided that an Inter-Ministerial Committee, convened by the Minister of Communication and consisting of the Ministers of Science and Technology, Public Enterprises, Rural Development and Land Affairs, Economic Development and Public Service ... [highlighted result]

URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=9144&tid=9161   Size: 8KB   Speaker: T Maseko   Collection: speeches_cms

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2010/06/03

Statement on Cabinet meeting of 2 June

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday, 2 June 2010.Cabinet welcomed the announcement of the 23 Bafana Bafana players who will make up the squad to represent the nation in the 2010 FIFA World Cup tournament. The team's performance over the past few weeks has improved tremendously, thanks to the efforts of the players, team management particularly Mr Carlos Perreira and his technical team.With just seven days to go, Cabinet joins millions of South Africans in... [highlighted result]

URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=10937&tid=10954   Size: 8KB   Speaker: T Maseko   Collection: speeches_cms

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2010/05/20

Statement on Cabinet meeting of 19 May

The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will prepare the bid in consultation with the Minister of Tourism.Cabinet noted that South Africa would participate in the Review Conference of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to be held in Kampala, Uganda from 31 May 2010 to 11 June 2010.Further amendments to the Constitutional Amendment Bill and the Superior Courts Bill were approved. The first amendment is to section ... [highlighted result]

URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=9943&tid=9960   Size: 5KB   Speaker: T Maseko   Collection: speeches_cms

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2010/05/06

Statement on Cabinet meeting of 5 May

Cabinet noted the report and supported the Minister s plan to take action against all those who are implicated in the AG and forensic reports.Cabinet approved the Constitution Amendment Bill. It incorporates existing specialist courts that are similar in status to the High Court such as the Competitions Appeal Courts, Electoral Court Income Tax Court, Labour Courts and the Land Claims Court, as specialist divisions of the High Court of South Africa.The Legal Practice Bill was ... [highlighted result]

URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=10467&tid=10484   Size: 10KB   Speaker: T Maseko   Collection: speeches_cms

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2010/04/22

Statement on Cabinet meeting of 21 April

President Zuma will honour those who have served South Africa in various forms, including Mr Sepp Blatter, for his exceptional contribution to the field of football, particularly for supporting South Africa s hosting of the FIFA World Cup on the African continent.President Jacob Zuma will launch the implementation plan to scale up Government s HIV and AIDS prevention and treatment programme on Sunday, 25 April 2010. The president announced on World AIDS Day on 1 December 2009 that the ... [highlighted result]

URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=9572&tid=9589   Size: 8KB   Speaker: T Maseko   Collection: speeches_cms

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2010/03/25

Statement on Cabinet meeting of 24 March

We remain committed to addressing issues of service delivery through the implementation of the Local Government Turnaround Strategy, whose primary objective is to ensure that local government is strengthened to urgently attend to the service delivery concerns of all communities.The Minister of Transport gave an update on the interaction between government and the taxi industry on the integrated public transport system. The decision follows a 2008 study conducted by the Public Service ... [highlighted result]

URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=8888&tid=8905   Size: 9KB   Speaker: T Maseko   Collection: speeches_cms

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