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2000/12/07
STATEMENT ON CABINET MEETING - 7 DECEMBER 2000
At its ordinary meeting on Wednesday 6 December 2000, Cabinet was briefed on the successful containment of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in KwaZulu-Natal, as well as the measures being taken to contain the new strain discovered in the Mpumalanga Province. Cabinet adopted the principles contained in the Pension Funds Second Amendment Bill, as a basis for further consultation before its submission to Parliament. * Agricultural Research Amendment Bill, which defines the role of an ... [highlighted result]
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2000/11/22
STATEMENT ON CABINET MEETING - 22 NOVEMBER 2000
Cabinet today hosted the Auditor-General and Deputy Auditor-General, as part of the annual consultations between the AG's Office and the Cabinet. The AG's Office briefed Cabinet on the ongoing restructuring of their establishment to provide a better service to government. * Cabinet decided that local government Election Day, 5 December 2000 should be declared a public holiday. [highlighted result]
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2000/11/08
STATEMENT ON CABINET MEETING - 8 NOVEMBER 2000
In addition to the matters that were announced by the Minister of Finance in Parliament a week ago, Cabinet also decided on mechanisms to finalise both the conceptualisation of, and allocations for, the reparations process as prescribed in the TRC Act. Cabinet considered proposed amendments to the Local Government Municipal Structures Act, which provide for delegation of some functions to traditional authorities. * On its part, Cabinet has set up a Task Team made up of the Minister of ... [highlighted result]
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2000/10/25
STATEMENT ON CABINET MEETING - 25 OCTOBER 2000
The meeting also considered recent media reports casting aspersions on the integrity and rigour of the Industrial Defence Procurement Package (IDP) agreed to by the government last year. Cabinet agreed that the relevant Ministers would avail themselves to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) to clarify these broader strategic issues. Cabinet approved that South Africa should join the Nordic-Southern African Development Community (NORSAD) Fund and Agency. [highlighted result]
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2000/10/11
STATEMENT ON CABINET MEETING - 11 OCTOBER 2000
At its meeting today, Cabinet reviewed the new Cabinet system which was introduced some 9 months ago to ensure integrated planning and implementation of government programmes. Cabinet also noted the introduction of mechanisms to disburse sums from the National Lottery Distribution Fund to Good Causes in accordance with the Lotteries Act. In addition to the involvement of Departments of Provincial and Local Government, Defence and Safety and Security, Cabinet approved further investigations by... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2000/09/20
STATEMENT ON CABINET MEETING - 20 SEPTEMBER 2000
The meeting delegated the Department of Trade and Industry to define a strategy for South Africa's approach to informal alliances among countries of the South. This is to take forward the initiative to draw together developing countries such as Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, India and Brazil around the development of a common agenda and shared objectives in pursuit of just and equitable international relations. This includes the allocation of a percentage of the National Lotteries Distribution... [highlighted result]
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2000/09/06
STATEMENT ON CABINET MEETING - 6 SEPTEMBER 2000
Provincial Premiers and MECs of Finance attended part of the Cabinet discussion on these issues. It was agreed in principle that two of the critical priority areas which should benefit from this will be Poverty Relief Programmes and Capital Expenditure by government. The Investment Support Programmes agreed upon include: Small and Medium Enterprises Development Programme, Skill Support Programme and Critical Infrastructure Facilitation Programme. [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2000/08/23
STATEMENT ON CABINET MEETING - 23 AUGUST 2000
The following Bills were approved for submission to Parliament: * SA Sports Commission Third Amendment Bill, which sets out responsibilities for the Commission and its relationship with the Ministry; * Council for Medical Schemes Levies Bill, which deals with funding from the industry for the Council; * Bill on the Africa Institute of SA, which defines the mandate of the Institute; * Mental Health Care Bill, to bring current legislation in line with the Constitution; * Amendment to ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2000/07/26
STATEMENT ON CABINET MEETING - 26 JULY 2000
* Local Government: Property Rates Bill, which seeks to regulate property taxes and harmonise approaches throughout the country, in line with the new developmental role assigned to this sphere of government; * Municipal Finance Management Bill, which gives effect to constitutional provisions on municipal borrowing and intervention mechanisms in the event of financial emergencies; * Local Government: Municipal Structures Amendment Bill, which formalises the demarcation process and other ... [highlighted result]
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2000/06/28
STATEMENT ON CABINET MEETING - 28 JUNE 2000
- Directorate of Special Operations Bill, which provides the legislative framework for the structures and operations of the Scorpions; - Finance Bill, which deals with procedures for authorisation of unauthorised expenditure and closure of specific accounts; - Construction Industry Development Bill, which sets out the framework for uniform best practice standards and seeks to encourage the sustainable growth of the construction industry; - Adult Basic Education and Training Bill, which ... [highlighted result]
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2000/06/14
STATEMENT ON CABINET MEETING - 14 JUNE 2000
The meeting approved revised arrangements for the chairing of the 6 Cabinet Committees, which will be shared evenly between the President, the Deputy President and the Minister of Home Affairs. Cabinet noted the various international engagements of government and the President in particular, and the profound impact South Africa was making in international affairs. Cabinet agreed that investigations should continue, and that the Minister of Transport would submit recommendations to Cabinet ... [highlighted result]
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2000/05/31
STATEMENT ON CABINET MEETING - 31 MAY 2000
* Bills of Exchange Amendment Bill, which brings the regulation of alternatives to cash payments in line with advances in technology; * Local Government: Cross-Boundary Municipalities Bill, which provides a legal framework for Provincial Governments to set up such municipalities and mechanisms to resolve problems that may arise. Cabinet noted progress in preparations for the Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly to review progress on the Beijing Platform of Action on the ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2000/05/03
STATEMENT ON CABINET MEETING - 3 MAY 2000
Cabinet was briefed on progress made in the convening of the Presidential AIDS Advisory Panel whose first meeting will take place on 6 and 7 May. A meeting of such eminent scientists, holding a variety of views on the issue of HIV/AIDS, is a first for South Africa, and it will be of major significance far beyond our borders. Cabinet was briefed on the discussions with the United Nations about the possible role that South Africa can play in peacekeeping operations in the Democratic Republic of... [highlighted result]
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2000/04/12
STATEMENT ON CABINET MEETING - 12 APRIL 2000
Long-term issues, such as relocation of communities, construction of dams, quality of infrastructure, including roads and bridges, are also receiving attention both with South Africa and in the consultations with SADC members. He is also, amongst others, a member of the National Lotteries Board, Executive Member of the Black Management Forum, Transkei Region and serves as Executive Member of the Juvenile Justice Forum. He is also currently serving as chairperson of the Law Society of S A ... [highlighted result]
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2000/03/29
STATEMENT ON CABINET MEETING - 29 MARCH 2000
As a follow-up to the decision by Cabinet to establish a special National Reconstruction Committee focusing on flood-ravaged areas, Cabinet agreed to set up a National Command Centre, which will be headed on a full-time basis by the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs. * National Youth Commission Amendment Bill which ensures a more streamlined organisation in terms of the number of full-time Commissioners; * The National Council for Library and Information Services Bill which sets up a National ... [highlighted result]
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2000/03/15
STATEMENT ON CABINET MEETING - 15 MARCH 2000
Cabinet considered the issue of expenditure of poverty relief funds, and it resolved that an evaluation of expenditure of these funds among all departments should be done by the Minister's Committee on the Budget, which should report to Cabinet as a matter of urgency. In pursuit of the National Action Plan on Human Rights submitted to the United Nations, Cabinet has approved the establishment of a National Consultative Forum on Human Rights, which will be launched on 21 March 2000. Cabinet ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2000/03/01
STATEMENT ON CABINET MEETING - 29 FEBRUARY 2000
At its meeting today Cabinet was briefed on continuing efforts to manage the flood disaster in the northern provinces of the country as well as Mozambique. The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Disaster management remains seized of this matter, mobilising all spheres of government, NGO's and the private sector to provide emergency relief and start the protracted process of reconstruction. Cabinet was informed of the completion of the IMF Staff Report on South Africa and the related Public ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2000/02/16
STATEMENT ON CABINET MEETING - 16 FEBRUARY 2000
* Dr CG Olver as Director-General at the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism; * Mr MJ Rasegatla as Head of the Secretariat for Safety and Security, at the level of Deputy Director-General - he is currently Provincial Secretary for Safety and Security in the Northwest Province. Cabinet reiterated the principle of South Africa's willingness to assist Zimbabwe in its difficult times. There has been no agreement on a loan to Zimbabwe; neither has the government of Zimbabwe asked for ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2000/02/02
STATEMENT ON CABINET MEETING - 2 FEBRUARY 2000
South Africa will, during International Condom Week (14 - 21 February) conduct an Intensive "Campaign on Sexually Transmitted Diseases". * White Paper on Integrated Pollution and Waste Management for South Africa, which outlines policy on pollution prevention, waste minimisation, impact management and remediation; * Amendments to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act which deal with transitional arrangements pertaining to the security sector; * Road Accident Fund Commission Amendment Bill, ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2000/01/19
STATEMENT ON CABINET MEETING - 19 JANUARY 2000
* Amendments to the Competitions Act which propose among others changes to the composition of the Competition Appeal Court; * Abolition of the Lebowa Minerals Trust Bill in line with new policy; and * Administration of Estates Amendment Bill which repeals laws of the former "TBVC states" regulating the administration of estates. * Members of the Standing Advisory Committee on Company Law, including Judge RJ Goldstone (Chair) and Judge L Mailula (Deputy Chairperson); * New members of the ... [highlighted result]
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