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2005/12/08
Statement on Cabinet meeting ? 7 December
Cabinet yesterday (07 December 2005) held its last meeting of the year, and it wished all South Africans a restful festive season and a productive New Year. The meeting welcomed the growing participation and awareness among South Africans with regard to the 16 Days of Activism Against Women and Child Abuse. Given the experience gained in the past few years in this area, Cabinet decided on a 50% equity target for women at all levels of the Senior Management Service by 2009. [highlighted result]
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2005/11/23
Statement on Cabinet meeting ? 23 November
These include such opportunities as provided by the human resource development initiatives, expanded public works programme, development of SMMEs, Business Process Outsourcing and minerals beneficiation, co-operatives and 2010 Soccer World Cup projects. Cabinet in principle approved a Job Creation Strategy in the Energy Crops and Biofuels Value Chain. The Strategy is informed by international principles on safe management of radioactive waste, national legislation, definition of ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2005/11/09
Statement on Cabinet meeting ? 9 November
Under the theme, Towards Reconciliation and Nation Building: Is the Nation in Dialogue, the workshop will form part of the process of finalising a consolidated National Action Plan, which will be lodged with the United Nations (UN) in due course. The following statutes were approved for submission to Parliament: * Superior Courts Bill, which deals with rationalisation of High Courts and improved access to justice; * Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Fourteenth Amendment Bill, which... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2005/10/26
Statement on Cabinet meeting ? 26 October
The meeting concurred with the following appointments: * Six members of the Legal Aid Board; * Ms Y Narsing, re-appointed as Chairperson of the Regulating Committee for Meteorological Services and four new members of the Committee; and * Two Deputy Directors-General (DDGs) in the Department of Public Enterprises and one DDG in the Department of Agriculture. Cabinet noted the action of the Minister for Intelligence Services to suspend three senior members of the National Intelligence Agency on... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2005/10/12
Statement on Cabinet meeting ? 12 October
* Members of the Board of the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) with J Naidoo reappointed as the Chairperson; * Trustees to the Board of the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) Trust; * Board of Khula Enterprises Finance Limited, chaired by Ms N Mapetla; * Board of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), with Ms W Luhabe reappointed as Chairperson; * Board of the Land and Agricultural Development Bank with Mr L Mazwai as Chairperson; * Ms Mirriam Nosaziso Mbombo as Provincial ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2005/09/14
Statement on Cabinet meeting ? 14 September
Cabinet was today briefed on the work being done by the Task Team led by the Deputy President with regard to issues of speeding up economic growth and job creation. Cabinet was briefed on a plan to accelerate the implementation of Regional Electricity Distributors (REDs), including the introduction of a Bill on Electricity Distribution Industry Restructuring. Cabinet was briefed on the implementation of the decision to set up the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS). [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2005/08/31
Statement on Cabinet meeting ? 31 August
The meeting approved a National Freight Logistics Strategy (NFLS) which seeks to address areas of deficit with regard to South Africa's freight system. The meeting noted objectives and plans for the month of October, which will be marked as Transport Month. Work on how to further speed up economic growth and inclusion is continuing; and the Task Team headed by Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka will present a comprehensive report to Cabinet during the course of next month. [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2005/08/17
Statement on Cabinet meeting ? 17 August
* Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Bill, which deals mainly with administrative issues to improve implementation of the Act; * National Road Traffic Amendment Act - subject to further inter-Ministerial consultation - giving effect to principal strategies contained in the Road to Safety Strategy; and * Also subject to some inter-Ministerial consultation, the National Land Transport Transition Amendment Bill to deal with issues identified during stakeholder consultations as... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2005/08/03
Statement on Cabinet meeting ? 3 August
The meeting noted the various events taking place during Women's Month (August), around the theme, 'Women building a South Africa that truly belongs to all ' building on Beijing'. Cabinet was briefed on the development of a 2010 Transport Action Agenda, which deals with transport planning in preparation for the Soccer World Cup. Cabinet was briefed on the ongoing interaction between South Africa and Zimbabwe on the assistance that South Africa can provide to that country. [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2005/07/22
Statement on Cabinet meeting - 22 July
* Ms Nomonde Mapetla as CEO of the Estate Agency Affairs Board; * Governing Board for the Inkomati Catchment Management Agency, chaired by Ms TP Nyakane-Maloka; * Dr Sibusiso Sibisi as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board of Directors of DENEL; and * Mr Valli Moosa as Non-Executive Chairperson of Eskom. The Committee is made up of the Ministers of Communication, Arts and Culture, Education, Foreign Affairs, Health, Public Service and Administration, Science and Technology, and Trade and ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2005/06/22
Statement on Cabinet meeting ? 22 June
President Thabo Mbeki today informed Cabinet of his decision to appoint Ms Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka as Deputy President of the Republic. The President has further appointed Ms Lindiwe Hendricks as Minister of Minerals and Energy, as well as two Deputy Ministers in Trade and Industry: Mr Rob Davies and Ms Elizabeth Thabethe. Cabinet noted latest developments regarding the peace process in Burundi, and the role that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is playing as part of the UN ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2005/06/09
Statement on Cabinet Meeting, 9 Jun
At its ordinary meeting yesterday, 8 June 2005, Cabinet was briefed on progress in Project Consolidate and on the service-delivery demonstrations that have taken place in some municipalities over a range of issues. Project Consolidate was initiated by a decision of Cabinet in February 2004 and launched in October as a programme of hands-on support for municipalities in need of assistance. Cabinet approved the removal of the Fund's Board members and the appointment of the following as new ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2005/05/26
Statement on Cabinet meeting ? 25 May
The meeting was briefed on preparations for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage Committee meeting, which is to be held in Durban in July this year. This 29th Committee meeting assumes even greater significance because it has created the opportunity for Africa to develop a continent-wide policy approach on the conservation of African heritage, including considerations of setting up an African World Heritage Fund. Cabinet also noted ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2005/05/12
Statement on Cabinet meeting ? 11 May
At its ordinary meeting held yesterday, 11 May 2005, Cabinet noted the initiation by the President of the new phase of the imbizo programme, focussing on deepening democracy and improving service delivery in municipalities. After the ordinary meeting, Cabinet convened in a special extended session including Deputy Ministers, Premiers and Directors-General from national departments and the provinces to reflect on matters pertaining to the improvement of the organisation and capacity of the ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2005/04/28
Statement on Cabinet meeting ? 28 April 2005
The enthusiasm shown throughout the country reflects South Africans' determination to deepen our freedom and advance the cause of building a better life in a South Africa that truly belongs to all. Government has approved the extension of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) deployment in Burundi as part of its role in providing VIP security and assisting in the process towards democratic elections and lasting peace. Cabinet was briefed on the work being done by the City of Tshwane ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2005/04/13
Statement on Cabinet meeting ? 13 April
* Glen S Thomas as DG: Department of Land Affairs, currently serving as DDG in the same department; * Masiphula M Mbongwa as DG: Department of Agriculture, currently serving as DDG in the same department; * PJL du Toit as Divisional Commissioner (DDG) in SAPS, responsible for the Criminal Record Centre and Forensic Science Services; * Bongani Gxilishe as DDG responsible for the Expanded Public Works Programme in the Department of Public Works; * Extension of the term of office of members of ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2005/03/17
Statement on Cabinet meeting ? 16 March
Cabinet was yesterday (16 March) briefed on preparations for the National Anti-Corruption Summit that will take place during the course of next week, 22 - 23 March. * South Africa's accession to membership of the Non-Aligned Movement's Centre for Science and Technology (NAM S&T); * Forestry Amendment Bill, which amends a number of related legislation to bring them in line with current government policy; and * SA Sports Commission Amendment Bill which provides for the dissolution of the SA ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2005/03/02
Statement on Cabinet meeting ? 2 March
Cabinet noted the submission to the United Nations of South Africa's Second Report on measures implemented since the adoption of the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action with regard to the emancipation of women. Cabinet approved the programme towards the alignment of the National Spatial Development Perspective (NSDP), Provincial Growth and Development Strategies (PGDS) and District/Metro IDPs. The meeting noted the 2004 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, by the United ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2005/02/16
Statement on Cabinet meeting ? 16 February
* Mr Geoff Qhena for consideration as Managing Director of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) - Cabinet delegated a Cabinet Committee next week to finalise the matter; * A Deputy Director-General in the Department of Education; * Members of the Board of Directors of the Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) Limited; * Board of the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) with Mr M Karaan as Chairperson; * Mr M Magugumela as CEO of the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR); * ... [highlighted result]
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0.7966
2005/02/03
Statement on Cabinet meeting ? 2 February
Cabinet yesterday (2 February 2005) received a progress report on, including a broad outline of the findings of, the research by Statistics South Africa into trends in mortality between 1997 and 2001. Government has noted the advances made in recent weeks to ensure that New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) receives further international support. The meeting noted that in addition to these advances, South Africa's Minister of Finance, along with Finance Ministers from India, ... [highlighted result]
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