South African Government (Pretoria)
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December 3
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South Africa: President Declares Special Official Funeral for Former Chief Justice [press release]
President Jacob Zuma has decided to declare the funeral of the late former President of the Constitutional Court and Chief Justice, Arthur Chaskalson as a Special Official Funeral. Read more »
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South Africa: Local Government Adopted Operating and Capital Budgets for 2012/13 Medium Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework [press release]
The National Treasury today publishes on its website the operating and capital budgets of 278 municipalities as adopted by their respective councils. These budgets give an overview... Read more »
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South Africa: The Western Cape Provincial Road Traffic Bill Becomes Law [press release]
On Thursday, 29 November 2012, the Western Cape Provincial Road Traffic Act was passed by the Provincial Legislature. Read more »
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South Africa: Presidency Mourns Tragic Death of Free State Health MEC [press release]
President Jacob Zuma has extended his condolences to the Premier of the Free State, Mr Ace Magashule and the provincial government on the tragic and untimely passing of Health MEC... Read more »
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South Africa: Dr Zweli Mkhize Spends Aids Day With Orphans [press release]
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Dr Zweli Mkhize spent World Aids Day with orphaned and abandoned children at Zakhe Place of Safety in KwaDabeka township, outside Durban. Read more »
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South Africa: The MIS Was Adopted By the Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders [press release]
The MIS was adopted by the Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders to ensure the safe passage of young boys to manhood. The teams are supported by traditional leaders, officials... Read more »
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South Africa: Early Christmas As Premier Thandi Modise Opens Playroom in Children's Ward [press release]
The opening of the newly renovated and colourful playroom has brought much joy to children admitted in the Paediatric Ward at Mahikeng Provincial Hospital. Fifty-one children most... Read more »
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South Africa: Message of Condolences By Mr Jeff Radebe, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development On Behalf of the Government of the Republic of South Africa On the Passing-On of Justice Arthur Chaskalson, Inaugural President of the Constitutional Court and Ch [press release]
It is with great sadness to learn of the passing-on of South Africa's legal legend, Justice Arthur Chaskalson, following a short illness, earlier today, 1 December 2012. Read more »
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South Africa: Public Protector Report On Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry [press release]
The Presidency wishes to advise that the report of the Public Protector in respect of Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is being... Read more »
December 1
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South Africa: Statement of Condolence By President Zuma On the Passing of Former President of the Constitutional Court and Former Chief Justice Arthur Chaskalson [press release]
President Jacob Zuma has learned with great sadness of the passing of former President of the Constitutional Court and former Chief Justice, Arthur Chaskalson. Former Chief Justice... Read more »
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South Africa: Fuel Price Decreases to Be Effected On 5 December 2012 [document]
The next fuel price adjustments will be effected on Wednesday, 5 December 2012. The current fuel price review period closed on 29 November 2012. The factors that influenced the... Read more »
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South Africa: Government Condemns Any Talk of Violence or Vandalism Around Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) [press release]
Government respects the rights of any organised formation or individuals to engage in public demonstration. Government believes that those engaging in public demonstration should... Read more »
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South Africa: Minister Nzimande Encourages Students to Join Government in the Fight Against the HIV Scourge [press release]
Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Blade Nzimande has sent out a message of encouragement to students who will be going to higher education and training institutions to... Read more »
November 30
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South Africa: North West Executive Council Supports Zero Tolerance Law Enforcement for the 60's Music Bash [press release]
The North West Executive Council (Exco) has expressed confidence with the zero tolerance traffic law enforcement and crime prevention operation plans that have been put in place to... Read more »
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South Africa: Ministry Welcomes NCOP Passing of the Protection of State Information Bill [press release]
The Ministry of State Security welcomes the latest developments on the Protection of State Information Bill. Read more »
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South Africa: Kwazulu-Natal MEC for Finance, Ms Ina Cronjé On 2012/13 Budget Adjustments Estimate [press release]
In terms of Section 31 of the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), a MEC for Finance must table the Adjustments Estimate in the Legislature annually. This Adjustments Budget... Read more »
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South Africa: Minister Nxesi Challenges Municipalities to Radically Expand the Scope and Content of EPWP [press release]
The Hon Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi has urged delegates at the third Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Summit to look more into the Non-State Sector, in order to... Read more »
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South Africa: Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Minister Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson Awards 30-Year Long Service Awards [press release]
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson has today awarded the 30-year Long Service Awards to 182 staff members at a special ceremony held in... Read more »
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South Africa: Kwazulu-Natal (KZN) Government Notes Democratic Alliance (DA) Scorecard [press release]
We have noted the score card from the Democratic Alliance (DA). Since this term of office started in 2009, Dr Zweli Mkhize committed himself to working with all political parties... Read more »
November 29
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South Africa: Supreme Court of Appeal Judgement On the Dalai Lama Matter [press release]
The Department has noted judgement handed down today, Thursday 29 November by the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfotein on the Dalai Lama matter. In line with our constitution,... Read more »
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South Africa: Provincial Budgets - 2012/13 Financial Year Mid-Term Provincial Budgets and Expenditure Report [press release]
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South Africa: Renewable Energy Certificate Awarded to Conference [press release]
Ahead of plenary sessions today at the Eastern Cape - European Union Renewable Energy Conference which is currently being held at the East London ICC, the conference was awarded a... Read more »
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South Africa: Human Settlements Committee Responds to Misleading News Report [press release]
The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements wishes to set the record straight regarding a news report about the SA Toilet Summit in Durban next week. Read more »
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South Africa: Western Cape Summer Campaign - Adventurously Yours, Naturally Ours - Statement By Western Cape MEC of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde [press release]
Today, Western Cape Tourism MEC, Alan Winde, in conjunction with the Province's destination marketing agency, Wesgro, unveiled its Summer Campaign - "Adventurously Yours, Naturally... Read more »
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South Africa: Western Cape Motor-Cyclist Deaths On the Rise - MEC Robin Carlisle [press release]
Robin Carlisle, MEC of Transport and Public Works, expressed his growing concern at the ever mounting toll of motor cycle fatalities in the Western Cape. Read more »
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