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2002/12/23
- Pretoria Agreement between Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo in July, which led to the withdrawal of Rwandan troop from the DRC. - Cease-fire agreements between the Transitional Government of Burundi and three armed opposition parties, signed in Tanzania in October and December, which brought hope to the Barundi people. To get better information on anti-retroviral treatment, government is also investigating the experience of HIV/AIDS treatment in the private health sector. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2002/02122409451001.htm Size: 11KB Source: The Presidency Speaker: J Zuma Collection: gov
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2002/12/13
Advisory: J Zuma hosts Nigerian counterpart, 14 - 17 Dec
Deputy President Jacob Zuma will, from 14 to 17 December 2002, host the Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who will be on an official visit to South Africa. He will be based in Cape Town during his visit. The working visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries and at reviewing progress made so far in the South Africa - Nigeria Bi-National Commission, chaired by Deputy President Zuma and Vice-President Abubakar. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2002/02121709461006.htm Size: 7KB Source: The Presidency Collection: gov
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2002/12/15
Advisory: J Zuma meets with Nigerian counterpart, 15 Dec
Deputy President Jacob Zuma will have a meeting with Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of the Federal Republic of Nigeria this evening, at 18h00 at the Deputy President's Highstead Residence, Cape Town. The Deputy President's delegation comprises: * Minister of Minerals and Energy, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka * Minister of Public Enterprises, Jeff Radebe * High Commissioner of South Africa to Nigeria, Bangumzi Sifingo. Vice-President Abubakar's delegation includes the Deputy Minister of Foreign ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2002/02121709461001.htm Size: 7KB Source: The Presidency Collection: gov
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2002/12/11
J Zuma concerned about fighting in Burundi:
The Facilitator in the Burundi cease-fire process, Deputy President Jacob Zuma, has expressed concern at the fighting that is reported to have erupted in Burundi this week. Initial reports indicated that government troops had shelled positions of the National Council for the Defence of Democracy-Forces for the Defence of Democracy (CNDD-FDD), northwest of the capital Bujumbura on Monday, 9 December. The Deputy President will discuss the matter with both President Pierre Buyoya and leader of ... [highlighted result]
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2002/12/11
J Zuma: Traditional Healers Council, KwaZulu-Natal
Ladies and gentlemen, we must commend the good work already done by the traditional healers and the AIDS Foundation, and the innovation of the KwaDukuza Municipality. Ladies and gentlemen, we meet very soon after the release of the findings of the study by the Human Sciences Research Council, commissioned by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund. While we emphasise prevention given that there is no known cure for HIV/AIDS, we must also reiterate that treatment ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2002/02121113461002.htm Size: 13KB Source: The Presidency Speaker: J Zuma Collection: gov
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2002/12/10
J Zuma: Launch of Diepsloot MPCC
We are meeting on an important day as we are celebrating three major events in one day: the end of the highly successful campaign of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, International Human Rights Day and the launch of the Diepsloot Multi-Purpose Community Centre or One Stop Centre. Today is also the Day of Commitments, the day on which we end the 16 Days campaign and recommit ourselves to continuing the efforts of fighting the abuse of women and children. On the ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2002/02121015461001.htm Size: 13KB Source: The Presidency Speaker: J Zuma Collection: gov
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2002/12/07
J Zuma: Mafube Publishing end-of-year banquet
Under the auspices of the Black Business Council, a Black Economic Empowerment Commission was established, which submitted a report to government in 2001. The basic approach of government is to ensure that Black Economic Empowerment is the responsibility of all Government departments, the private sector and civil society. The conclusion of the agreement was indeed a victory for peace in the continent as it shows that we are moving forward in the process of restoring peace and stability in ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2002/02121014461002.htm Size: 15KB Source: The Presidency Speaker: J Zuma Collection: gov
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2002/12/09
Advisory: 16 Days of Activism: J Zuma launches Diepsloot MPCC, 10 Dec
To mark the end of the Sixteen Days of Activism on No Violence Against Women and Children campaign tomorrow, 10 December 2002, Deputy President Jacob Zuma will at 14h00, officially open the Diepsloot Multi-purpose Community Centre (MPCC). Some of the services to be offered by the centre are municipal services such as housing applications. The centre will also offer services pertaining to justice (a mobile court) welfare (counselling), and safety and security. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2002/02121009461005.htm Size: 7KB Source: The Presidency Collection: gov
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2002/12/09
J Zuma and Shilowa open Diepsloot MPCC, 10 Dec
Deputy President Jacob Zuma and Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa will officiate at the opening of the Diepsloot Multi-purpose Community Centre (MPCC), north of Johannesburg, on Tuesday, 10 December 2002. The launch of the sixth MPCC in Gauteng coincides with the celebration of International Human Rights Day as well as the government's 16 Days for No Violence against Women and Children campaign. Government believes that it is through centres such as the Diepsloot MPCC that the campaign of the ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2002/02120915461003.htm Size: 8KB Source: Gauteng Provincial Government Collection: gov
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2002/12/04
J Zuma: UN Security Council on Burundi cease-fire negotiations
Today's meeting is a follow-up to the visit of the United Nations Security Council delegation to South Africa in April this year. Mr President, it has been more than two years since I was asked by former South African President Nelson Mandela, the chief mediator in the Burundi conflict, to facilitate cease-fire negotiations between the belligerent parties in Burundi. Only two days ago, President Pierre Buyoya signed the cease-fire agreement with Pierre Nkurunziza of the CNDD-FDD in Arusha, ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2002/02120509461003.htm Size: 19KB Source: The Presidency Speaker: J Zuma Collection: gov
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2002/12/03
J Zuma: International Day of Disabled Persons
More than anything, this Day is a celebration of the resilience, triumph and achievements of persons with disabilities, as well as the recognition of the tireless struggle of people with disabilities due to difficulties encountered in their everyday lives. Government is systematically and progressively addressing issues affecting people with disabilities within the context of these national government priorities. There are over three million people with disabilities in South Africa, and the ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2002/02120315461001.htm Size: 13KB Source: The Presidency Speaker: J Zuma Collection: gov
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2002/12/03
J Zuma briefs UN on Burundi peace process
Deputy President Jacob Zuma will travel to New York, United States of America this evening, 3 December 2002, to solicit support from the United Nations for the Burundi peace process. The Deputy President will tomorrow, 4 December 2002, meet United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan and the United Nations Security Council, to brief them on the Burundi peace process. Deputy President Zuma returned from Arusha, Tanzania at 6am today, 3 December 2002, after successfully brokering a cease-fire ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2002/02120309461007.htm Size: 8KB Source: Department of Foreign Affairs Collection: gov
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2002/12/02
Day of Disabled Persons: J Zuma visits Zishap in Katlehong, 3 Dec
DEPUTY PRESIDENT ZUMA CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. Deputy President Jacob Zuma will tomorrow, Tuesday, 3 December 2002, visit Zicabangeleni Self-help Association for the Physically Disabled (Zishap) in Katlehong. The visit is aimed at observing International Day for People with Disabilities. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2002/02120309461004.htm Size: 7KB Source: The Presidency Speaker: Day of Disabled Persons Collection: gov
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2002/11/30
J Zuma in Tanzania & New York re Burundi peace process
The Director-General in the Presidency, the Reverend Frank Chikane, will present the Deputy President's speech to the gathering. The Deputy President heads the Presidential Task Team on AIDS, and chairs the South African National AIDS Council. The Deputy President is currently in Tanziania, Dar es Salaam, facilitating cease-fire talks between the National Council for the Defence of Democracy-Forces for the Defence of Democracy and the Burundi Transitional Government. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2002/02120211461001.htm Size: 7KB Source: The Presidency Collection: gov
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2002/12/01
Compatriots, much thought, care and best practice has gone into devising and continually improving the prevention elements of our HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections Strategic Plan for South Africa 2000-2005. Among South Africa's pregnant teenage girls, HIV prevalence levels shrank a quarter from 21% in 1998 to 15,4% in 2001. Care and support for people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS are also one of the most important elements of the government's "Khomanani, Caring Together... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2002/02120209461002.htm Size: 16KB Source: The Presidency Speaker: J Zuma Collection: gov
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2002/11/25
J Zuma returns to Tanzania for Burundi cease-fire negotiations, 26 Nov
The Chairperson of the Great Lakes Regional Initiative on Burundi, President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, has mandated Deputy President Zuma to continue engagements with the CNDD-FDD and the Transitional Government of Burundi with a view to finalising all outstanding issues before the Summit. Given the agreement already reached on a number of issues, Deputy President Zuma is confident that the CNDD-FDD and the Transitional Government will find common ground on the outstanding issues, and ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2002/02112516461001.htm Size: 9KB Source: The Presidency Collection: gov
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2002/11/22
J Zuma: Opening of Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
We are gathered here from all corners of the country because we are aware of the importance of this institution to our health care system, and indeed our social development goals as a country. This paperless hospital will not only save government millions of rands, but will make a huge difference in the provision of health care in this province. Academic hospitals form a critical pillar of the health system, and should not simply be regarded as the elite pinnacle of health care. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2002/02112212461003.htm Size: 12KB Source: The Presidency Speaker: J Zuma Collection: gov
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2002/11/21
J Zuma hosts meeting of Burundi cease-fire signatories, 21 Nov
Deputy President Jacob Zuma will tonight, 21 November 2002, host a meeting between President Pierre Buyoya of Burundi and the other two signatories of the Burundi Cease-fire Agreement, in Pretoria. President Buyoya, representing the Transitional Government of Burundi, signed the cease-fire agreement with Colonel Jean Bosco Ndayikengurukiye of the National Council for the Defence of Democracy-Forces for the Defence of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) and Dr Alain Mugabarabona of the Palipehutu-Forces for ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2002/02112209461001.htm Size: 8KB Source: The Presidency Collection: gov
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2002/11/21
J Zuma: Title deeds hand over ceremony
The 25 homeowners receiving their title deeds today are part of the much bigger sample of 12 158 residents of Soshanguve whose pride and dignity has been restored through home ownership. Government has, through its comprehensive housing programme, managed to deliver to most communities not only housing, but linked housing to delivering basic services such as roads, community centres, clinics and schools. Home ownership ensures stability and security, and we appreciate the partnerships with ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2002/02112115461002.htm Size: 9KB Source: The Presidency Speaker: J Zuma Collection: gov
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2002/11/21
Advisory: J Zuma opens fully computerised hospital, 22 Nov
The hospital is the first of its kind in Africa as it is fully computerised, says Professor Ronnie Green-Thompson, Superintendent-General for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health. It started functioning in June this year and it caters for the whole of KwaZulu-Natal, providing highly specialised central and tertiary care. The media are invited to attend. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2002/02112112461001.htm Size: 7KB Source: The Presidency Collection: gov