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2003/06/24
Madlala-Routledge: Defence Dept Budget Vote 2003/2004, NCOP
As part of the International Relations Peace and Stability Cluster, the Department of Defence is a leader in the efforts to bring peace in Africa. The DoD is deploying twice as many members as was anticipated in the Defence Review while the budget allocation as anticipated in the Defence Review was never met. This year, the African Women's Peace Table, a forum created in 2000 to initiate dialogue among women soldiers and civilian women peace activists will focus the role of women in NEPAD and... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03100610461001.htm Size: 21KB Source: Deputy Ministry of Defence Speaker: Madlala-Routledge Collection: gov
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2003/04/04
Sonjica: Science & Technology Dept Budget Vote 2003/2004, NA
During this financial year, the Department of Science and Technology will investigate the extent to which the research portfolios of our science councils are informed by gender perspectives. The field of international relations in science and technology underwent further development in the last year. Most recently, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Committee on Science and Technology Policy, where South Africa has observer status, has agreed to take a Declaration on ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03092912461001.htm Size: 17KB Source: Department of Science and Technology Speaker: Sonjica Collection: gov
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2003/06/24
Skosana: Correctional Services Dept Budget Vote 2003/2004, NCOP
In cases where social institutions and society have failed, the criminal justice system and the Department of Correctional Services take up their responsibilities. The Department of Correctional Services is constitutionally obliged to provide for the health care and physical needs of prisoners in compliance with national and international norms and standards on the treatment of offenders. Overpopulation of prisons impacts negatively on staff morale, on the health of offenders, on effective ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03062709461002.htm Size: 25KB Source: Department of Correctional Services Speaker: Skosana Collection: gov
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2003/06/13
N Botha: Provincial & Local Government Dept Budget Vote 2003/2004, NCOP
In the Western Cape, for example, we are in the process of looking at the alignment of the local IDP priorities and the provincial growth and development plan in both the Central Karoo rural development node and the Khayelitsha and Mitchell's Plain urban development nodes. On a recent visit to the Central Karoo rural node, it was inspiring to see how well government's vision of tackling poverty is understood by technical experts from various government departments such as Social Development, ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03061909461010.htm Size: 14KB Source: Department of Provincial and Local Government Speaker: N Botha Collection: gov
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2003/05/27
J Zuma: Parliamentary Dept Budget Vote 2003/2004, NCOP
We note for example, the oversight work done by the NCOP with regard to the payment of social grants, where the Department of Home Affairs - a national department - issues the identity documents needed for social grant applications but the provinces administer the actual grants. In this regard, the NCOP is a necessary intermediary that represents all provinces and organised local government in a collective manner. While the National Assembly is able to visit one or two provinces at a time, ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03061809461001.htm Size: 13KB Source: The Presidency Speaker: J Zuma Collection: gov
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2003/06/10
Tshabalala-Msimang: Health Dept Budget Vote 2003/2004, NCOP
These grants are targeted at tertiary services in central hospitals and certain regional hospitals; training for health care professionals; the HIV and AIDS Programme; revitalisation of hospitals; and the Integrated Nutrition Programme. Chairperson and Honourable members, I returned just a week ago from the World Health Assembly in Geneva where Commonwealth Health Ministers adopted a Code of Ethics on international recruitment of health workers, which is now binding on all Member States. The ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03061015461006.htm Size: 29KB Source: Ministry of Health Speaker: Tshabalala-Msimang Collection: gov
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2003/06/10
R Schoeman: Health Dept Budget Vote 2003/2004, NCOP
I also wish to record, in this House, my appreciation for the warm welcome I have been accorded in the National Ministry and Department of Health, from the Provincial Health Ministers and their Departments, from the Chairs and members of the portfolio committees dealing with health in the National Assembly as well as the National Council of Provinces, and from the health private sector. They are central both to the continuing improvement of the health sector and to providing ongoing support ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03061015461003.htm Size: 21KB Source: Ministry of Health Speaker: R Schoeman Collection: gov
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2003/06/03
Kasrils re Water Affairs and Forestry Dept Budget Vote 2003/2004, NCOP
For the coming financial year, the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry has allocated R321 million to local government for sanitation. Current water users are still largely white commercial farmers although the associations now include representatives from local government and black farmers. Accordingly, I have instructed my Director General to strengthen Departmental oversight of the Water User Associations and ensure that their human resources and procurement policies are in line with ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03061011461006.htm Size: 14KB Source: Department of Water Affairs and Forestry Collection: gov
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2003/06/03
Kasrils: Water Affairs & Forestry Dept Budget Vote 2003/2004, NCOP
The transfer process is being managed by a team including National Treasury, the Department of Provincial and Local Government, my Department as well as SALGA. This team will establish policies for the transfer, guide local level transfer negotiations and ensure that services are maintained during the process. For the coming financial year, the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry has allocated R321 million to local government for sanitation. Current water users are still largely white ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03061011461003.htm Size: 26KB Source: Department of Water Affairs and Forestry Speaker: Kasrils Collection: gov
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2003/06/09
Manuel: National Treasury, SARS & Stats SA Dept Budget Vote 2003/2004
In their own distinct ways, the three departments - Statistics SA, the National Treasury and the SA Revenue Service contribute to these objectives, both within government and beyond. The increasing workload of the PPP Unit in the National Treasury is a leading indicator of our commitment to making public private partnerships work in South Africa. The watchword, amplified at the Growth and Development Summit is partnership, across all of South Africa. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03060915461001.htm Size: 37KB Source: National Treasury Speaker: Manuel Collection: gov
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2003/06/06
Moosa: Environmental Affairs and Tourism Dept Budget Vote 2003/2004, NCOP
As the fastest growing tourism destination in the world, South Africa is indeed becoming a tourism nation. The World Travel and Tourism Council found that tourism contributes 6,9% of South Africa's workforce. The strength of tourism in South Africa is also enabled by the unique partnership between government, business and communities, a partnership to which provinces are crucial. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03060613461002.htm Size: 25KB Source: Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism Speaker: Moosa Collection: gov
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2003/06/05
Zondi: Public Works Dept Budget Vote 2003/2004, NCOP
They are working at Prestige office and housing accommodation, including the Parliamentary Precinct, VIP houses and Parliamentary Villages. This contract includes a Performance Monitoring System, Building Maintenance Plans, a Prioritised Preventative Maintenance & Life-Cycle Replacement Control Plan, an Emergency Repair Plan and a Planned Maintenance Programme. The Department has appointed a Specialist Space Management Consultant to investigate the use of space within the Parliamentary ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03060516111002.htm Size: 16KB Source: Ministry of Public Works Speaker: Zondi Collection: gov
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2003/06/05
Sigcau: Public Works Dept Budget Vote 2003/2004, NCOP
With an allocation of R900 million in 2003/2004, the Department of Correctional Services is the largest investor with the Department of Public Works for the improvement of its physical accommodation. Others are Justice (R229 million), SAPS (R208 million) and Arts and Culture (R145 million), among the top four. Prisons at Kirkwood, Port Elizabeth, Mdantsane, Middelburg and Middledrift are some of the facilities where RAMP is being implemented as part of the R83 million DCS capital works budget... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03060516111001.htm Size: 23KB Source: Ministry of Public Works Speaker: Sigcau Collection: gov
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2003/06/04
Advisory: Briefing on Radebe's Transport Dept Budget Vote 2003/2004, 9 June
Acting Transport Minister, Jeff Radebe, briefs the media on the Department's key programme before the Transport budget vote speech on 9 June 2003 The Acting Transport Minister, Mr Jeff Radebe, will brief and take questions from the media on key projects of the Department of Transport before the Departmental Budget Vote speech in the National Assembly at 16:00 on 9 June 2003. Date: 9 June 2003 Venue: Rainforest room (Parliament, Cape Town) Time: 12:00 -13:00 [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03060509461009.htm Size: 7KB Source: Ministry Of Transport Collection: gov
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2003/06/04
Asmal: Education Dept Budget Vote 2003/2004, NCOP
Provincial education departments would then develop a provincial resource-targeting list by ranking schools according to the poverty of the communities around the school. In addition, Madam Chairperson, during 2003 a system of post provisioning to schools was introduced that takes into account the relative level of poverty of a school. Because they are close to schools and FET colleges, they are best placed to monitor and support what happens in the schools and colleges. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03060509461008.htm Size: 31KB Source: Ministry of Education Speaker: Asmal Collection: gov
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2003/05/29
Matsepe-Casaburri: Briefing prior to Communications Dept Budget Vote 2003/2004, NCOP
* The economic benefits of 1800 MHz and GHz spectrum will be considerable, especially if operators are encouraged to continue to improve access to affordable communications. * The Telecommunications Act provides for 1800 MHz (as well as 2.4 GHz) to be issued to MTN, Cell C, Vodacom, Telkom, the SNO and Under Serviced Area Operators who are allowed to use the spectrum in the delivery of telecommunications services. * A key element is the determination of access fees and universal service ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03053010461002.htm Size: 15KB Source: Ministry of Communications Speaker: Matsepe-Casaburri Collection: gov
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2003/05/29
Supplementary info to Communications Dept Budget Vote 2003/2004, NCOP
* 2,455 annual scholarships were awarded to students at University level whereas 1,412 annual scholarships were awarded to students at Technikon level * It Centre of Excellence has sponsored 35 students in postgraduate studies in 2001, of which 13 were non-AA students. * DoC will continue to participate in international fora such as the International Telecommunications Union, International Telecommunications Satellite Organisation, the International Mobile Satellite Organisation and the UN ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03053009461001.htm Size: 15KB Source: Ministry of Communications Collection: gov
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2003/05/29
Matsepe-Casaburri: Communications Dept Budget Vote 2003/2004, NCOP
None could imagine a world where we would not have to queue for access to basic government services and where we would be able to access these services at one point. During 2003, NEMISA will be administering the Khuluma Radio Project, a three-year skills development programme for the Community Radio Sector. A national preparatory committee consisting of government departments, civil society and the ICT industry has been constituted to work on South Africa's input. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03052916461002.htm Size: 34KB Source: Ministry of Communications Speaker: Matsepe-Casaburri Collection: gov
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2003/05/29
Radebe: Transport Dept Budget Vote 2003/2004, NCOP
Madame Chairperson, today I will confine my input to three (3) critical areas of our work, namely, road infrastructure, transport safety and public transport. Let me first begin with road infrastructure, I am pleased to confirm here today that Cabinet has approved a five-year Road Infrastructure Strategy, which will prevent further deterioration of our road network. Madam Chairperson, one of the fundamental issues that cut across public transport and infrastructure development is that of ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03052916111003.htm Size: 25KB Source: Ministry of Transport Speaker: Radebe Collection: gov
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2003/05/28
Erwin: Trade and Industry Dept Budget Vote 2003/2004, NCOP
Cooperative governance, which is enshrined in Chapter 3 of the Constitution, enables effective delivery of services and achievement of government's strategic objectives through integrated planning budgeting processes across all three spheres of government. At the local government level the dti has structured interaction through the South African Cities Network, an initiative spearheaded by the Department of Provincial and Local Government. Over the last twelve-months we have come together as ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2003/03052916111001.htm Size: 25KB Source: Department of Trade and Industry Speaker: Erwin Collection: gov