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2008/12/31
Throughout 2008 our country continued to fight against poverty and unemployment, to tackle HIV and AIDS and other communicable diseases to attack crime and corruption, to promote education and health, to strengthen the institutions for supporting democracy as well as cementing social cohesion. Government has intensified efforts to eradicate the scourge of crime in our country. Our government joined the United Nations (UN) Secretary General in calling for the immediate cessation of the attacks... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/09010509151002.htm Size: 13KB Source: The Presidency Speaker: K Motlanthe Collection: gov
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2008/12/31
K Motlanthe on appointment of Judge of Constitutional Court E Cameron
In terms of section 174 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, President Kgalema Motlanthe has appointed Justice Edwin Cameron as a Judge of the Constitutional Court. The appointment was made after consultation with the Chief Justice and the Leaders of parties represented in the National Assembly. The appointment is with effect from 1 January 2009, on an existing vacancy. [highlighted result]
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2008/12/31
K Motlanthe to address funeral of C Nsibande, 3 Jan
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Inkosi Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Gauteng Premier Paul Mashatile, Cosatu President Bheki Ntshalintshali and South African Communist Party (SACP) leader Jeremy Cronin will also deliver tributes to the late Baba Nsibande. African National Congress (ANC) president Jacob Zuma will be represented by ANC veteran Ntate Henry Makgothi who will speak on behalf of the organisation. A member of the ANC for more than 60 years and a former confidant of the late ANC president ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08123110451001.htm Size: 8KB Source: Gauteng Provincial Government Collection: gov
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2008/12/27
K Motlanthe on Middle East violence
Pretoria: South African President Kgalema Motlanthe has today, Saturday, 27 December 2008 expressed government's deepest concern at the escalation of violence between the Israelis and the Palestinians. In this regard, President Motlanthe reiterated that "violence and counter-violence will not advance the cause of both the Israelis and the Palestinians and thus neither strength nor efforts must be spared by the Palestinians and the Israelis in an effort to find an amicable solution to their ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08123109451004.htm Size: 8KB Source: The Presidency Collection: gov
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2008/12/26
K Motlanthe on military coup in Guinea Conakry
Pretoria - South African President and current Chairperson of Southern African Development Community (SADC), Kgalema Motlanthe, today, Friday, 26 December 2008 joined the African Union (AU) and the international community in expressing an outright condemnation of the reported military coup in Guinea Conakry. "Accordingly, we join the international community in calling on the military rulers to immediately hand over power to the Speaker of the National Assembly in conformity with the ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08122909451001.htm Size: 7KB Source: Department of Foreign Affairs Collection: gov
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2008/12/23
K Motlanthe extends condolences on death of Guinea Conakry President L Conte
Pretoria: South African President Kgalema Motlanthe today, Tuesday, 23 December 2008 extended the deepest condolences of the South African government and people to the government and people of Guinea Conakry on the death of President Lasante Conte who passed away earlier today. In a statement of condolence to the government and people of Guinea Conakry, and in particular the family of the late President, President Motlanthe said, 'Please accept the deepest condolences of the government and ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08122313451001.htm Size: 7KB Source: Department of Foreign Affairs Collection: gov
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2008/12/02
K Motlanthe: Commemoration of International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people
On behalf of the people of South Africa, I extend warm greetings to all Palestinians and to the Palestinian leadership on this occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people. Correctly, this is the day on which world attention is focused on the Middle East Peace Process. On this day, South Africa joins the international community in reaffirming our commitment to the Palestinian people and their struggle for liberation and self-determination. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08121911451001.htm Size: 9KB Source: Department of Foreign Affairs Speaker: K Motlanthe Collection: gov
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2008/12/17
The SADC Troika accepted the recommendation of the delegation that a mechanism named Zimbabwe Humanitarian and Development Assistance Framework (ZHDAF) be formed to manage SADC's humanitarian assistance to the people of Zimbabwe. Answer: The government delegation that we sent to Zimbabwe to interact with Zimbabwean organisations to put in place this framework for coordinating the relief work and assistance has the support of all political parties in Zimbabwe. Question: Are you concerned and... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08121716451001.htm Size: 22KB Source: Department of Foreign Affairs Speaker: K Motlanthe Collection: gov
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2008/12/17
Over the past few days, as the chairperson of SADC, I have consulted with the heads of state in the SADC Troika to canvass their support for SADC to take urgent action to attend to the humanitarian crises in Zimbabwe and in the Democratic republic of Congo. The heads of state representing the SADC Troika agree that the situation in both countries requires immediate response from SADC member states consistent with the SADC Treaty which calls for a determination 'to ensure, through common ... [highlighted result]
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2008/12/16
South African President and Chairperson of Southern African Development Community (SADC) Kgalema Motlanthe will on Wednesday, 17 December 2008 brief the media on humanitarian assistance to Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). President Motlanthe will on conclusion of the press conference depart for Libya where he will pay a working visit scheduled for 17 to 19 December 2008. Date: Wednesday, 17 December 2008 Time: 09h30 Venue: Media Centre Union Building, Pretoria Parking on ... [highlighted result]
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2008/12/15
K Motlanthe: Day of reconciliation celebrations
On this Day of Reconciliation let us celebrate our nation and make a dedicated attempt to join hearts, minds and efforts for a united, non-racial, non-sexist, just and democratic South Africa. Chairperson On this Day of Reconciliation, The Freedom Park celebrates the theme: 'Families United in Humanity'. Therefore, celebrating the Reconciliation Day calls upon all our families to unite in humanity, not only to bury the past but also to fashion out the future out of the ashes of this past. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08121709151002.htm Size: 16KB Source: The Presidency Speaker: K Motlanthe Collection: gov
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2008/12/15
K Motlanthe pays working visit to Libya, 17 to 19 Dec
President Motlanthe will depart from South Africa earlier on Wednesday, 17 December 2008. President Motlanthe and his delegation will hold discussions with his Libyan counterpart within the context of strengthening bilateral political, economic and trade relations between the two countries. President Motlanthe is scheduled to return to South Africa on Friday 19 December 2008. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08121515151001.htm Size: 9KB Source: Department of Foreign Affairs Collection: gov
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2008/12/15
K Motlanthe to address Day of Reconciliation celebration, 16 Dec
President Kgalema Motlanthe will tomorrow, 16 December 2008, deliver a keynote address at the Day of Reconciliation celebration ceremony. Date: 16 December 2008 Time: The programme starts at 09h00 Venue: Freedom Park, Salvokop, Tshwane For more information and RSVP please contact: Matome Bopape Cell: 082 318 5251 [highlighted result]
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2008/12/13
K Motlanthe on gazetting of Amendment 19 of Zimbabwean Constitution
Pretoria: President Kgalema Motlanthe today, Saturday, 13 December 2008, on behalf of the South African government and Southern African Development Community (SADC) welcomed the gazetting in Harare of Amendment 19 of the Zimbabwean Constitution which will pave the way for the formation of an inclusive government. In welcoming this development, President Motlanthe said "the gazetting today of Amendment 19 of the Zimbabwean Constitution is indeed a major step towards the formation of an ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08121510151004.htm Size: 8KB Source: Department of Foreign Affairs Collection: gov
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2008/12/11
K Motlanthe: Credentials ceremony
Mr Ambassador, welcome to South Africa. I am convinced that your presence here will definitely enhance the relations between the two countries and nations and that the people of South Africa stand to gain a great deal from your experience. Ambassador and your dear wife, you are both most welcome to South Africa and I believe your presence here will truly cement and also elevate our relations to a higher level and with your experience we can only hope to benefit in how to take this ... [highlighted result]
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2008/12/09
South African President Mr Kgalema Motlanthe will be in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday, 10 December, to address the official closing ceremony of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign. For the past eleven years the South African government has been actively participating in a United Nations endorsed 16 Days of Activism on No Violence against Women and Children campaign. In South Africa, civil society, business and government come together for 16 days of ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08121112151001.htm Size: 8KB Source: Eastern Cape Provincial Government Collection: gov
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2008/11/10
K Motlanthe: 16 Days of no Violence against Women and Children closing ceremony
The 16 Days of Activism campaign is a United Nations-endorsed initiative and therefore a global campaign that seeks to raise global consciousness on the epidemic of gender and child violence besetting society. Abuse and maltreatment of our women and children is a human rights issue. Today I want to call on all South Africans and people in our country to make the 16 Days of Activism of No Violence against Women and Children Campaign a 365 day campaign that we will wage every minute, every hour... [highlighted result]
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2008/12/10
K Motlanthe to receive letters of credence, 11 Dec
South African President Kgalema Motlanthe will receive letters of credence from Heads of Mission accredited to South Africa on Thursday, 11 December 2008: The Kingdom Of Spain: HE Mr P Benavides Swiss Confederation: HE Mr R B'rfuss Japan: HE Mr K Ozawa State of Israel: HE Mr D Segev-Steinberg Date: Thursday, 11 December 2008 Time: 13h15 for 14h00 Venue: Presidential Guesthouse, Bryntirion Estate, Church Street (Enter through Gate 9) Pretoria [highlighted result]
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2008/12/08
Fellow South Africans, As is commonly known my immediate predecessor, former President Thabo Mbeki, suspended the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Vusi Pikoli in September 2007, in accordance with the provisions of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Act. [t]he fitness of Advocate V Pikoli to hold the office of National Director of Public Prosecutions. In this regard, acting in terms of sections 12(6)(a)(iv) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act, I have come ... [highlighted result]
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2008/12/05
K Motlanthe to attend funeral of N Motlana, 6 Dec
President Kgalema Motlanthe will tomorrow, 6 December 2008, attend the funeral of Dr Nthato Motlana, at the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Media is invited as follows: Date: 6 December 2008 Time: 08h30 Venue: The Great Hall, Wits University, Johannesburg For more information please contact: Thabo Masebe President's Spokesperson Cell: 082 410 8087 [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08120811151002.htm Size: 7KB Source: The Presidency Collection: gov