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0.7966
2003/12/03
Statement on Cabinet meeting - 3 December
Cabinet was today briefed on the work of the Interim Management Team deployed to work with the Eastern Cape Provincial Government in improving service delivery and governance in the provincial departments of Education; Health; Roads and Public Works; Social Development and the provincial Treasury. The strategy builds on the government's Integrated Manufacturing Strategy and the National Research and Development Strategy and it aims to promote the understanding, development and use of ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2003/11/20
Statement on Cabinet meeting - 19 Nov
Cabinet yesterday considered the Operational Plan for Comprehensive HIV and AIDS Treatment and Care, which it had (in August this year) asked the Department of Health to prepare. The following appointments were approved: * new Directors to the Board of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC); * members of the Board of the SA Post Office (SAPO); * Board of Directors of the Onderstepoort Biological Products Ltd, chaired by Mr CS Makama; and * one Deputy Director-General each in the ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2003/11/05
Statement on Cabinet Meeting - 5 Nov
Cabinet congratulated SAFA, the SA World Cup Bid Committee and South Africans across all facets of society for the manner in which the country presented its readiness to host Soccer World Cup 2010, during the visit of the FIFA Bid Evaluation Committee. Government is convinced, as are all South Africans, that the FIFA inspection team leaves our shores having appreciated not only our country's technical preparedness, but also the commitment of government and the people of our country to host ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2003/10/22
Statement on Cabinet Meeting - 22 Oct
The main focus of discussions in Cabinet today was on issues pertaining to the fiscal framework and division of revenue, in order to guide preparations for the Medium-term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) by the Minister of Finance to Parliament on 12 November. Cabinet approved for submission to Parliament: * Protocol to the AU Charter on Human and People's Rights dealing with the Rights of Women in Africa; and * Protocol on Amendments to the Constitutive Act of the African Union. With regard ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2003/10/08
Statement on Cabinet Meeting - 8 October
At its meeting today, Cabinet considered plans for the National Imbizo Focus week from 13 to 19 October, during which Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Premiers and MECs will interact with communities through the length and breadth of the country. The meeting approved a policy framework and procedural guidelines on the management of Official Development Assistance (ODA) provided to the South African government. The meeting approved a recommendation from the Board of the National Botanical ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2003/09/18
Statement on Cabinet Meeting - 17 September
Cabinet approved the establishment of a Public Service Anti-Corruption Hotline as part of the process of affording the public easier access to contribute to government efforts to deal with this scourge. The meeting also approved a Strategic Framework for Water Services dealing with matters such as service coverage and quality, role of various government spheres and the need for compassionate local government. Cabinet examined current public discourse on the arms procurement process and ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2003/09/03
Statement on Cabinet Meeting - 3 September
At its meeting today, Cabinet noted the difficulty which surfaced recently with regard to private shareholding in the SA Reserve Bank. Cabinet noted preparations for the World Parks Congress that will be hosted by our country from 8 to 17 September 2003. Cabinet examined preparations for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) meeting in Cancun from 10 to 14 September. [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2003/08/20
Statement on Cabinet Meeting - 20 August
* Films and Publication Amendment Bill which introduces provisions to prohibit child pornography; * SA Citizenship Second Amendment Bill which brings the relevant Act in line with the Constitution, on the issue of dual citizenship; and * Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Bill which provides norms and standards to inform provincial legislation on traditional leadership and governance. The meeting approved the setting up of a Satellite Communication Network (SCN) which will ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2003/08/06
Statement on Cabinet Meeting - 6 August
The following Bills were approved for submission to Parliament: * Social Assistance Bill, which reassigns the social grants function to the National sphere of government in line with the decision to set up a national Social Security Agency; * Companies Amendment Bill, which introduces amendments on effective mechanisms to deal with delinquent directors; * Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill, which devolves some of the powers currently with the Minister and DG to Provincial MECs ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2003/07/24
Statement on Cabinet Meeting - 23 July
* Electoral Amendment Bill on the conduct of the 2004 elections; * Local Government: Municipal Systems Amendment Bill, which aligns the current Act with other laws; * Judicial Matters Second Amendment Bill, which amends a number of Acts managed by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development; * Older Persons Bill, which seeks to protect the rights and dignity of senior citizens; * Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill, which seeks to improve the approach to dealing with ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2003/06/25
Statement on Cabinet Meeting - 25 June
An inter-ministerial task team has been set up, made up of the following Ministers: The Presidency (chairperson), Home Affairs, Education, Arts, Culture, Science and Technology, Defence, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Finance, Safety and Security, Foreign Affairs, Health, Provincial and Local Government, Public Works, Intelligence, and Public Service and Administration; as well as Deputy Ministers of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology, Safety and Security, Foreign Affairs, Provincial ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2003/06/11
Statement on Cabinet Meeting - 11 June
It is the conviction of government that a critical step has been taken by our country on the road to a People's Contract for Growth and Development. Cabinet approved the International Tourism Growth Strategy, which includes an analysis of core markets and their segments as well as broad proposals on such matters as air travel, marketing strategy, visa arrangements, security and local transport infrastructure. The meeting agreed in principle to work with the government of the Republic of ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2003/05/28
Statement on Cabinet Meeting - 28 May
The meeting also noted the programme of the National Youth Commission (NYC) for Youth Development Month (June), which will focus on expanding economic opportunities and skills development for young people, in line with government's National Youth Development Policy Framework and the National Youth Economic Participation Strategy developed by the NYC. Cabinet approved for submission to Parliament the Alteration of Sex Description and Sex Status Bill, which provides for regularisation of the ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2003/05/14
Statement on Cabinet Meeting - 14 May
Cabinet was today briefed on the programme for the celebration of 25 May, Africa Day, which this year marks the 40th anniversary of the formation of the Organisation of African Unity. * Two preferred bidders for eight remaining Aventura Resorts and Aventura HQ: Forever Siyonwaba Resorts Consortium and IL Leisure Consortium. * Short-list of 6 bidders for the Komatiland Forests package: Bonhuer Consortium; Pamodzi Consortium; Paharpur Cooling Towers; Sappi Consortium; SFM/Londimvelo Consortium;... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2003/04/16
Statement on Cabinet Meeting - 16 April
The following Bills were approved: * National Environmental Management: Air Quality Bill for public comment; * National Environment Management Second Amendment Bill on integrated environmental management for public comment; and * National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Bill for submission to Parliament. The meeting also approved for submission to Parliament the Exchange Control Amnesty and Amendment of Taxation Laws Bill, which gives legal effect to the announcement in the Budget ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2003/04/02
Statement on Cabinet Meeting - 2 April
* Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Bill, which gives legal effect to elements of the BEE Strategy; * National Road Traffic Amendment Bill, which gives effect to some of, the principal strategies contained in the Road to Safety Strategy; * Road Traffic Amendment Bill which seeks to enhance professionalism among traffic officers and limit fraudulent and corrupt activities; and * Firearms Control Amendment Bill which rectifies minor technical and language errors in the current Act - ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2003/03/19
Statement on Cabinet Meeting - 19 March
Cabinet approved the following other statutes for submission to Parliament: - SADC Protocol on Wildlife Conservation and Law Enforcement; - International Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Internationally Protected Persons; and the International Convention Against the Taking of Hostages; - National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Bill and National Environmental Management Amendment Bill; - Special Adjustment Appropriation Bill: Expenditure for Emergency ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2003/03/05
Statement on Cabinet Meeting - 5 March
At its regular meeting today, Cabinet welcomed the new Minister of Housing, Bridgette Mabandla, and it also noted with appreciation the presence of Minister Dullah Omar who is undergoing treatment. Cabinet noted the positive response of the public to the government's programme for the year as contained in the President's State of the Nation Address, Parliamentary Briefings by Ministers and the Budget Speech. * Insolvency and Business Recovery Bill which takes into account new developments in ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2003/02/19
Statement on Cabinet Meeting - 19 February
At its meeting today, Cabinet noted a report on the initiatives to improve service delivery in line with the objectives of the White Paper on Transforming Public Service Delivery. The meeting agreed that all Departments would publish, in their Annual Reports, service delivery standards and the extent to which these have been met. The meeting received a recommendation from the Inspecting Judge of Prisons and the National Prosecuting Authority on the ceiling for admission of guilt fines in ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2003/02/05
Statement on Cabinet Meeting - 5 February
Cabinet was briefed on the plan of the Department of Correctional Services to introduce New Insignia and corporate wear within the Department. Cabinet reiterated South Africa's position on the issue of Iraq. South Africa supports the eradication of weapons of mass destruction; and it will continue to urge the Iraqi government to co-operate with the UN Inspectors in this regard. [highlighted result]
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