Cabinet statements
13 June 2013
1. Cabinet’s position on prominent issues in the current environment
1.1. Cabinet wishes President Nelson Mandela a speedy recovery and reassures the nation that he is receiving the best medical care. Cabinet...
30 May 2013
Cabinet statement in other official languages
1. Cabinet’s position on prominent issues in the current environment
1.1. Cabinet calls on communities to be vigilant against the...
16 May 2013
1. Cabinet’s position on prominent issues in the current environment
1.1. Cabinet expressed concern at recent labour unrests at Lonmin’s Marikana Mine which has led to the downing of tools and a disruption of productivity. The...
2 May 2013
Statement in all official languages
1. Cabinet’s position on prominent issues in the current environment
1.1. Cabinet reminds all South Africans that our constitution guarantees...
19 April 2013
1. Cabinet’s position on prominent issues in the current environment
1.1. Following President Jacob Zuma’s launch of Freedom Month under the theme “Mobilising society towards consolidating our democracy...
14 March 2013
Cabinet’s position on issues currently in the environment
1.1 Cabinet expressed its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mido Macia who recently died in police custody....
28 February 2013
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 27 February 2013
1. Cabinet’s position on issues currently in the environment1.1 Cabinet welcomed the collective commitment by all stakeholders to the implementation of the Framework for...
1.1 Employment Equity Targets for Disability, Gender and Race Representation in the Public Service
Cabinet noted the report by the Department of Public Service and Administration on trends, progress made and the challenge experienced in meeting equity...
22 November 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on the 21st November 2012.
Cabinet approved the Electricity Distribution Asset Management Turnaround Programme and the commencement of the first phase of this programme. This includes development of a...
8 November 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 7 November 2012.
1. Current Affairs
1.1 Release of CENSUS 2011 Results
Cabinet welcomed the results of Census 2011 and commended Stats SA on the extraordinary achievement of...
26 October 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 24 October 2012.
1. Current affairs1.1 Eighth Session of the Republic of South Africa - Democratic Republic of Congo Bi-National Commission (BNC), held in Pretoria
Cabinet noted that at the...
11 October 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on 10 October 2012 (yesterday), and, in keeping with established practices, we hereby conduct this briefing to give an account on issues noted and decisions taken, as follows:
1. Current affairs
...21 September 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 19 September 2012
1. Current affairs 1.1 National Days and CampaignsThe main Heritage Day celebrations will be held on Monday 24 September 2012 in Upington, Northern Cape Province, under the...
7 September 2012
Introduction
Cabinet held its Lekgotla three years and four months into the term of this administration. The three-day, extended Cabinet meeting took place from 4 September to 6 September 2012 at the Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria...
7 September 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on 4 September 2012.
1. Decisions emanating from the work of clusters/line departments 1.1 Lifting of the moratorium on the acceptance and processing of applications to explore for shale gasCabinet...
24 August 2012
Panel: Government Spokesperson Jimmy Manyi, Pieter Mulder, Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Minister Lulu Xingwana, Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Mr Steven Groenewald, Agriculture Processing
Date...
22 August 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 21 August 2012.
1. Current affairs 1. Lonmin - Marikana Labour dispute tragedyPresident Jacob Zuma’s expression of sympathy, somberness and concern over the loss of lives in Marikana reflected the...
10 August 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on the 8th of August 2012.
1. Current affairs 1.1 Executive outreachCabinet noted that President Jacob Zuma will on 10 August visit Sweetwaters informal settlement as part of the Presidential...
2 August 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on 31 July 2012.
1. Current affairs 1.1 International relations1.1.1 President Jacob Zuma will undertake an official visit to Jamaica from 4-6 August 2012 to enhance bilateral relations. The visit,...
19 July 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on Tuesday, 17 July 2012.
1. Current affairs 1.1 CelebrationYesterday marked former President Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday, which is also internationally recognised with the United Nations having...
15 June 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 13 June 2012.
1. Current Affairs1.1 Executive Public Participation Programme
Cabinet noted that President Jacob Zuma would be conducting a monitoring and evaluation visit to Gauteng, with a...
1 June 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 30 May 2012.
1. Current Affairs1.1 Executive Public Participation Programme
Cabinet noted that on Saturday, 2 June 2012, President Jacob Zuma will conduct an infrastructure service delivery...
17 May 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 16 May 2012.
1.1 Condolences
Cabinet expressed its condolences to the family of the late Minister of Public Service and Administration, Mr. Radhakrishana Lutchmana (Roy) Padayachee. It noted...
4 May 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on 3 May 2012.
1. Current affairs1.1 State Visits
Cabinet noted and welcomed that President Jacob Zuma is hosting the President of India, Pratibha Patil who is on a State Visit in South African which...
19 April 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on 18 April 2012.
1. Current affairs1.1 Infrastructure Plan
Cabinet calls on all sectors of society to Play Your Part in making government’s plans on infrastructure development a reality. The...
22 March 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on 20 March 2012.
1. Current affairs1.1 Human Rights Day
Cabinet noted the Human Rights Day commemoration on 21 March under the theme “Working Together to Promote Unity in Diversity and Human...
8 March 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 7 March 2012.
1. Current affairs1.1 Natural Disaster Management
Cabinet expresses its heartfelt sympathies to the families of KwaZulu- Natal victims of the recent devastation caused by...
23 February 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 22 February 2012.
Current affairs1.1 Cabinet congratulated the Minister of Finance, Minister Pravin Gordhan, and his team for a progressive and carefully crafted Budget and noted some of the...
14 February 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 8 February 2012.
Current affairs1.1 Cabinet calls on all South Africans to be more responsible on the roads given the high road carnage over the festive period. An unacceptably high number people...
20 January 2012
Cabinet has concluded a successful four-day, extended Cabinet Lekgotla in which we conducted a mid-term review and charted the way forward in pursuit of the goal of building a more prosperous, united and equal South Africa.
The Lekgotla...
5 December 2011
Cabinet convened a special meeting today, 5 December 2011.
1. National Government intervenes in Free State, Gauteng and Limpopo provinces
Cabinet has been concerned about the state of financial management and governance in certain provinces...
24 November 2011
Cabinet held its last meeting in Cape Town on 23 November 2011.
Current affairs 1.1 COP17Cabinet commended labour, business, community and civic organisations for partnering with government in signing the Green Economy Accord through which the...
10 November 2011
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 9 November 2011.
1. Current Affairs
1.1 International Agenda
Cabinet noted the President’s upcoming two-leg visit to the Arabian/Persian Gulf Region, including the United Arab Emirates...
27 October 2011
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 26 October 2011.
1. Current affairs
1.1 Cabinet noted that Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, will lead a delegation of Ministers and Deputy Ministers in a meeting between Cabinet and the...
13 October 2011
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on 12 October 2011.
1. Current affairs
1.1 Cabinet noted that President Jacob Zuma is scheduled to host the 5th IBSA Summit Head of State and Government Summit from 17 to 18 October 2011. The...
22 September 2011
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 21 September 2011.
1. Current affairs
1.1 Cabinet noted that President Jacob Zuma is in New York attending the 66th United Nation General Assembly. The President will also participate in a...
25 August 2011
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 24 August 2011.
1. CURRENT AFFAIRS
1.1 Labour Law amendments and various pronouncements
Cabinet wants to place on record that the Department of Labour is the lead...
11 August 2011
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on 10 August 2011.
1. Current affairs Cabinet noted the President’s key engagement with media owners on the theme of Working Together to Build a Strong and Reputable South Africa. In this meeting the Economic...29 July 2011
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on 26 July 2011.
1. Key strategic decisions
1.1 A roadmap for financial sector policy and regulatory reforms
Cabinet approved the principles and the Roadmap for Financial Sector Regulatory Reform...
Cabinet held a special meeting today, 6 July, 2011.
Cabinet met to consider and subsequently approved the draft Judges’ Remuneration and Conditions of Employment Amendment Bill, 2011.
The Bill seeks to amend the Judges’ Remuneration and Conditions of Employment Act, 2001 (Act No....
23 June 2011
1. Key strategic decisions included the following:
1.1 Reporting on outcomes
Cabinet noted progress on implementation of Delivery Agreements. The relevant Ministers will provide more details through media briefings in...
23 June 2011
Questions and answers
Journalist: Mr Manyi there was speculation and you also mentioned it at the last cabinet briefing that there might be changes to the CEO of Transnet. What transpired at the Transnet Annual General Meeting (AGM) and did the Minister...
9 June 2011
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 8 June 2011.
1. Current Affairs
1.1 Cabinet joins the nation, family, comrades and friends as we mourn the passing away of the struggle icon, Mrs Albertina Sisulu. Cabinet calls upon all of...
26 May 2011
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 25 May 2011.
Current affairs1.1 Cabinet commends the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for the overall management of the elections, the various government departments...
21 April 2011
Note: Correction to Cabinet statement of meeting held on 20 April 2011
The Cabinet Spokesperson, Mr Jimmy Manyi sincerely apologises for the error in paragraph 1.2 of the Statement on the Cabinet meeting held on 20 April 2011 issued earlier....
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Jimmy Manyi: I think let me pause there and see if there are any questions for any clarity? Starting in Cape Town?
Unidentified speaker: There are five questions in Cape Town for this round.
Reporter: Morning Mr Manyi. On the...
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria, on 30 March 2011.
1. Decisions
1.1 The South African government is deeply concerned about deteriorating political and humanitarian situation in Libya. According to United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR) about two thousands...
17 March 2011
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town, on 16 March 2011.
1. Approvals
1.1 Cabinet considered, deliberated and approved the Policy Adjusted IRP2010 for promulgation by the Department of Energy and that as the basis for the South...
3 March 2011
Cabinet noted progress to date on preparations for the 2011 Local Government Elections. The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs will be gazetting regulations on the participation of municipal staff members in the...
22 February 2011
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 16 February 2011.
As per earlier notification, we apologise for the delay in issuing the post Cabinet briefing which should have taken place last week Thursday. The intention was to allow for an...
3 February 2011
Cabinet took the opportunity of the meeting, since the hospitalisation of the former State President Nelson Mandela to wish him well and a speedy recovery. Cabinet appeals to all South Africans to continue supporting him and thanked everyone who...
9 December 2010
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria yesterday, 08 December 2010.
Cabinet commends all South Africans for participating and supporting the 16 Days Campaign Against the Abuse of Women and Children which comes to an end on Friday, 10...
25 November 2010
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on 24 November 2010.
Cabinet approved the tabling of the Report of the Interim National Defence Force Service Commission before the Joint Standing Committee on Defence in Parliament. This report...
11 November 2010
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 10 November 2010.
Cabinet welcomed the settlement reached between the Competition Commission and Pioneer Foods that will see the company paying up to R1 billion in fines, penalties and...
28 October 2010
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 27 October 2010.
Cabinet approved the National Policy for the Provision of Basic Refuse Removal Services for indigent households. This is in line with the adoption of the Free Basic Services Policy...
26 October 2010
President Jacob Zuma yesterday convened a special Cabinet meeting to discuss the key economic challenges facing South Africa and endorsed a proposed new growth path for the country that will place employment at the centre of government economic...
13 October 2010
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town today, 13 October 2010.
Cabinet welcomed South Africa’s election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in New York yesterday. This election indicates the UN’s...
16 September 2010
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 15 September 2010.
With only 38 days to go to the start of the final exams, Cabinet calls on all South Africans to rally behind the Class of 2010, to build their confidence and hope and...
2 September 2010
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 01 September 2010.
Cabinet expressed concern about the ongoing public sector strike and the negative effect it was having on public services. Cabinet urged the negotiators to find an...
19 August 2010
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday on 18 August 2010.
Cabinet is disappointed with the public sector unions’ rejection of the state’s offer of a 7% annual increase and the R700.00 a month housing allowance for public...
5 August 2010
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on 4 August 2010.
Cabinet noted the progress the country was making in the fight against attacks on foreign nationals. The incidents of violence and looting of property reported thus far points...
27 July 2010
Cabinet adopts interim sanctions applicable to Members of Cabinet who are found guilty of violating the Executive Members’ Code of Ethics.
Cabinet met on the 21 July 2010 to consider the recommended sanctions that would be applicable to...
22 July 2010
Ladies and gentlemen of the media good morning,
As is customary, the July Lekgotla focused on planning issues to inform the annual budgeting process which starts in earnest in August.
This is the first July Lekgotla in which such...
20 July 2010
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on 20 July 2010.
Cabinet welcomed the groundbreaking news that a study that was jointly funded by the South African and United States Governments had established that an antiretroviral microbicide...
15 June 2010
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on 15 June 2010.
Cabinet is extremely satisfied with the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The fans have braved the cold and have come out in large numbers to watch the games. All the matches have lived up to...
3 June 2010
Cabinet welcomed the announcement of the 23 Bafana Bafana players who will make up the squad to represent the nation in the 2010 FIFA World Cup tournament. The team carries the hopes and pride of millions of South Africans. It is encouraging indeed to...
20 May 2010
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 19 May 2010.
Cabinet noted that the negotiations between the unions, PRASA and Transnet were at an advanced stage. Cabinet expressed the hope that the parties would do their best to reach a...
6 May 2010
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 05 May 2010
Cabinet approved the proposed targeted interventions to better anticipate and manage service delivery protests in various parts of the country. These interventions are part of the...
22 April 2010
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 21 April 2010.
As the country celebrated the 50-day countdown to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the Minister of Sport and Recreation tabled a progress report on the tournament beginning on the 11...
25 March 2010
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 24 March 2010.
Cabinet discussed the violent protests taking place in some parts of the country. Government acknowledges that citizens have the democratic right, as contained in the Bill of...
11 March 2010
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday, 10 March 2010.
Cabinet welcomed and approved the implementation plan to scale up the HIV and AIDS prevention and treatment programme that was presented by the Minister of Health. ...
25 February 2010
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 24 February 2010.
Cabinet welcomed the release of data this week, which indicated that the economy had exceeded expectations by growing at 3.2 % compared to the expected figure of 2.6 %....
12 February 2010
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 10 February 2010.
Cabinet approved in principle that government acquires an equity share of between 55% and 60% in Sunspace in order to retain South Africa’s national space capabilities....
3 December 2009
Cabinet held its last ordinary meeting of the year in Pretoria on 02 December 2009.
Cabinet reaffirmed the President’s message on World Aids Day calling on all South Africans to take individual and collective responsibility in the fight...
18 November 2009
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria today, 18 November 2009.
Cabinet decided to set up an Anti-Corruption Inter-Ministerial Committee to effectively deal with all incidence of corruption in the public service. This Inter-...
5 November 2009
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday, 4 November 2009.
Cabinet decided to terminate the contract to purchase eight A400 Airbus strategic lift aircraft. This decision follows a review of the contract by the Ministries of...
22 October 2009
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday, 21 October 2009.
Cabinet is pleased to announce the approval of the extension of the Child Support Grant (CSG) to eligible children between the ages of 15-17 years. The current (...
23 September 2009
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town this morning, 23rd September 2009.
The successful launch of the Sumbandila satellite into space via the Russian Soyuz Launch vehicle was noted and welcomed. The meeting agreed that the...
10 September 2009
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday, 9th September 2009.
Cabinet expressed full support for the action taken by the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, against the members of the South...
27 August 2009
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday, 26 August 2009.
Cabinet re-affirmed its commitment to implement the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system in partnership with all the stakeholders, particularly the taxi industry. The BRT...
13 August 2009
As part of its regular Cabinet meetings, Cabinet met yesterday and among the issues discussed was the current H1N1 Influenza pandemic. Cabinet decided to mount an enhanced national response to build on what has already been done so far by the...
13 August 2009
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria yesterday, 12 August 2009.
Cabinet approved the moratorium on the disposal of mining assets currently held by the state entities. This moratorium is intended to provide the Minister of Mineral...
30 July 2009
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria yesterday, 29 July 2009.
Cabinet condemns the violence, destruction to property, vandalism and intimidation of innocent citizens that characterised some of the recent community protests and...
2 July 2009
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday, 1st July 2009.
Government calls on all the medical professionals who are still on strike to return to work and resume their duties with immediate effect with the knowledge that...
18 June 2009
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday, 17 June 2009.
Government congratulates Bafana Bafana for their excellent performance against New Zealand last night and wishes them well in their next match against Spain. We call on...
5 June 2009
At a special meeting this morning, Cabinet approved the appointment of Mr Wellington Vusumuzi Mavimbela as the Director-General in The Presidency.
Mr Mavimbela brings a wealth of public and private sector experience to The Presidency. He is a...
20 May 2009
The new Cabinet held its first ordinary meeting in Cape Town today, 20 May 2009.
The President welcomed all members of Cabinet and paid tribute to the previous Cabinet for the work during its term of office. This work had laid a firm...
29 April 2009
Cabinet held its final meeting in Pretoria this morning, 29 April 2009 to finalise a few issues.
Cabinet condemned the attempted coup in Lesotho.
Cabinet was pleased to note that the general elections that were held on 22 April 2009...
20 April 2009
At its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on Wednesday, 15 April 2009, Cabinet approved the appointment of the following persons as Deputy Commissioners at the South African Revenue Service (SARS);
16 April 2009
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on Wednesday, 15 April 2009. This was the last meeting prior to the general elections to be held on 22nd April 2009.
Cabinet observed a moment of silence in honour of the memory of the late Dr...
25 March 2009
Presenter: Themba Maseko, Government Spokesperson
Date: 25 March 2009
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, Cape Town (link-up to Union Buildings)
Statement read by Themba Maseko
Due to time constraints I have not been able to do...
18 March 2009
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria this morning, 18 March 2009.
Cabinet took exception to reported financial settlement reached between the Board of South African Airways (SAA) and the former Chief Executive Officer of the airline...
4 March 2009
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria this morning, 4 March 2009.
Cabinet condemns the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore, Pakistan. No objective, political or otherwise, could ever justify the barbaric attack on innocent...
18 February 2009
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town this morning, 18 February 2009.
The meeting took note of the recent reports regarding the arrest of crew members of the South African Airways (SAA) who were arrested on allegations of...
4 February 2009
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting this morning, the 4th February 2009 in Cape Town.
The meeting discussed the anti-Semitic statement made by Ms Fatima Hajaig, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, at a Palestinian solidarity rally which...
20 January 2009
Cabinet held its first ordinary meeting of the year this morning, 20th January 2009, in Pretoria. This meeting preceded the annual January Cabinet Lekgotla which will take place from 20th to 22nd January 2009.
The first report on the...
4 December 2008
Cabinet held its last ordinary meeting of the year in Pretoria yesterday, 3 December 2008.
Cabinet expressed condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Dr Nthato Motlana who passed away on Monday morning. Dr Motlana will be...
20 November 2008
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday, 19 November 2008.
Cabinet is extremely concerned about the political impasse that is creating a humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe. The reported outbreak of cholera in parts of that...
6 November 2008
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria yesterday, 5 November 2008.
Cabinet congratulates Mr Barack Obama on his election as the first black president of the United States of America. Mr Obama’s election is an indication that the...
23 October 2008
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday, 22 October 2008.
Cabinet, on behalf of all South Africans, wishes all our students who will be sitting for their exams, particularly our Grade 12 learners, the best of luck in their...
9 October 2008
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria yesterday, 8th October 2008.
Cabinet received a detailed report on the limited outbreak of the suspected hemorrhagic fever in Gauteng which has claimed three lives. Firstly, Government wishes to...
21 September 2008
President Thabo Mbeki convened a special meeting of Cabinet this afternoon at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
The purpose of this meeting was to brief Cabinet about his decision to resign as President of the Republic following the...
18 September 2008
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria yesterday, 17 September 2008.
The meeting discussed the recent judgment in the court case between the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and Mr Jacob Zuma. Cabinet respects the judiciary...
4 September 2008
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria yesterday, 3 September 2008.
Cabinet approved the new Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP) which will replace the Motor Industry Development Programme (MIDP). The Minister of...
20 August 2008
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town today, 20 August 2008.
Cabinet congratulates Khotso Mokoena for winning the silver medal at the Beijing Olympics. His achievement came at a time when South Africans had given up hope of getting...
7 August 2008
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Tshwane yesterday, 6 August 2008.
The meeting received a progress report on the “KHA RI GUDE” ( Let us Learn) mass literacy campaign. Government will spend R6.1 billion over five years to enable 4.7...
27 July 2008
1. IntroductionCabinet’s mid-year Lekgotla took place in Pretoria from 22 to 24 July 2008. The meeting was attended by Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Premiers, Directors- General and representatives of the South African Local Government Association (...
22 July 2008
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Tshwane this morning, 22 July 2008. This meeting preceded the July Cabinet Lekgotla.
President Thabo Mbeki formally welcomed Mr Kgalema Motlanthe to his first Cabinet meeting and Mr Motlanthe was warmly...
18 July 2008
Dear Tata Madiba,
On behalf of the South African government, the Cabinet wishes to express its hearty congratulations to you on the occasion of celebrating two critical moments in your life: the 90th birthday and the 10th wedding anniversary...
25 June 2008
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town this morning, 25 June 2008.
Cabinet noted the latest developments in Zimbabwe. The South African Government is extremely concerned about the violence taking place in Zimbabwe and affirms its...
12 June 2008
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday, 11 June 2008.
The Inter-Ministerial Task Team reported on the latest developments regarding the attacks on foreign nationals. The report indicated that a total of 62 people lost their...
29 May 2008
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday, 28 May 2008.
Cabinet received a report from the Inter-Ministerial Task Team on the violence against foreign nationals in some parts of the country. The task team has now been...
15 May 2008
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday, 14 May 2008.
The meeting discussed the recent violent attacks on foreign nationals in Alexandra and other parts of the country. Cabinet condemns these acts of violence in the strongest...
5 May 2008
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on Wednesday, 30 April 2008.
The Inter Ministerial Committee (IMC) on food prices, consisting of Ministers of Education, Public Works, Treasury, Social Development, Health, Minerals and Energy,...
17 April 2008
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Tshwane yesterday morning, 16 April 2008.
Cabinet discussed the recent developments in Zimbabwe following the elections that took place on the 29 March 2008. The meeting acknowledged and welcomed the role...
20 March 2008
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday morning, 19 March 2008.
Cabinet noted the proposed electricity tariffs that were submitted by Eskom to the National Electricity Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). The proposed tariffs...
6 March 2008
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday morning, 5th March 2008.
Cabinet took a dim view of a number of incidents that have the potential to undermine the country’s goal of building a democratic, non-racial and non-sexist...
20 February 2008
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town this morning, 20 February 2008.
The meeting was briefed on the 2008/9 budget. The details thereof are contained in the Minister of Finance’s speech as delivered in Parliament on 20 February...
6 February 2008
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town this morning, 6th February 2008.
The meeting discussed the latest developments regarding the electricity emergency and noted that although the country still had the capacity to generate...
22 January 2008
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria this morning prior to the convening of the 2008 January Lekgotla.
The Chief Executive Officer of Eskom, Mr. Jacob Maroga, briefed Cabinet about the state of power supply, the challenges that...
22 November 2007
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday morning, the 21st November 2007.
Cabinet decided that the Ministries of Minerals and Energy, Water Affairs and Forestry, Public Enterprises and of Trade and Industry must...
8 November 2007
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday morning, 7 November 2007.
Cabinet noted the progress made by the economic cluster regarding the implementation of a number of measures to strengthen and grow the Small, Medium and...
24 October 2007
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday morning.
The latter part of the meeting was an extended Cabinet meeting which was joined by Premiers and Members of the Executive Committees (MEC’s) responsible for Finance. The...
11 October 2007
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria yesterday, 10 October 2007.
Cabinet took the view that much has already been said regarding the suspension of the National Director of Public Prosecutions and calls for patience to be exercised...
19 September 2007
At its meeting yesterday, Cabinet welcomed the recent breakthrough by the collective leadership of Zimbabwe on draft constitutional amendments. South Africa wishes to congratulate the Zimbabwean political leadership for this major step forward...
5 September 2007
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday morning, 5 September 2007.
Cabinet resolved that Eskom be designated as the single buyer of power from Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in South Africa. Eskom will be responsible...
23 August 2007
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday morning, 22nd August 2007.
Cabinet noted that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State Summit was held in Lusaka last week which discussed a number of...
8 August 2007
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria this morning, 8 August 2007.
I'm pleased to announce that all our post-Cabinet media briefings are now available on audio streaming and can be accessed from our website.
Cabinet received...
At its ordinary meeting of the 8th August 2007, Cabinet approved the following as members of the Board of the Central Energy Fund:
24 July 2007
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on 24 July 2007, prior to the annual July Cabinet lekgotla.
Cabinet received and noted the report of the panel of experts on the development of policy on the regulation of foreign land ownership...
26 June 2007
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting this morning, 26 June 2007 in Pretoria.
The meeting received progress reports from Cabinet Committees on the implementation of Government’s Programme of Action. Cluster media briefings will be held during the...
13 June 2007
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town this morning.
Cabinet noted the developments regarding the negotiations in the Public Service Bargaining Chamber and the nature and form of the public sector strike. The meeting noted that the...
31 May 2007
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday, morning, 30 May 2007.
The meeting noted that in the coming weeks and on the eve of the Summit of African Heads of States in Accra in July, a series of nodal events will put the...
16 May 2007
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday morning, 16 May 2007.
Cabinet congratulated the Bulls and the Sharks for qualifying for the first ever all-South African finals of the Super 14 Rugby tournament. This final will put the...
3 May 2007
At its ordinary meeting in Pretoria yesterday, 2 May 2007, Cabinet received and finalised progress reports from clusters on the implementation of the Programme of Action (POA) for 2007. Cabinet noted that Ministerial media briefings on the POA will be...
18 April 2007
Cabinet held its sixth meeting of the year yesterday morning, 18 April 2007, in Cape Town.
Cabinet approved the establishment of the Broadband Infrastructure Company (INFRACO) as a state-owned enterprise that will provide electronic...
20 March 2007
Cabinet held its fifth meeting of the year this morning, 20 March 2007, in Cape Town.
The meeting considered and ratified the agreement to establish the Basel Convention Training Centres for English-Speaking African Countries. The Basel...
8 March 2007
Cabinet held its fourth meeting this year in Cape Town yesterday, 7 March 2007.
Cabinet noted that South Africa assumed the Chairpersonship of the United Nations Security Council at a time when the Council will be dealing with major global...
22 February 2007
Cabinet held its third meeting of the year in Cape Town yesterday, 21 February 2007. In addition to the regular business of Cabinet, the decisions of the January Cabinet Lekgotla were formally approved.
Cabinet would like congratulate the...
7 February 2007
Cabinet held its second meeting of the year in Pretoria today, 7 February 2007.
This statement only covers Cabinet decisions other than the policy issues, which will be covered in the President's State of the Nation Address on 9 February...
25 January 2007
Cabinet held its first ordinary meeting of the year in Pretoria on 23 January 2007. This meeting preceded the January Cabinet Lekgotla which was held from 23 to 25 January 2007.
As is normally the case, the Cabinet Lekgotla reviewed the...
7 December 2006
Cabinet held its final meeting of the year in Pretoria yesterday, 6th December 2006.
Cabinet was briefed on plans for a campaign to address challenges of safety during the holiday period. Increased risky behaviour during this time...
23 November 2006
At the invitation of the President, the leadership of the National House of Traditional Leaders attended part of the meeting and briefed Cabinet on progress in building the relationship between Government and traditional leaders. Cabinet noted...
9 November 2006
Cabinet would like to thank the many thousands of our citizens who participated in Izimbizo around the country during the recent Imbizo Week to discuss service delivery challenges. A total of 400 Izimbizo were held and 18 Cabinet Ministers, 15...
26 October 2006
Cabinet met in Cape Town yesterday.
We are pleased to announce that Cabinet has approved the settlement reached with the Richtersveld community regarding a land dispute between that community and Alexkor Limited. This community, like many...
11 October 2006
Cabinet noted that at least 748 000 grade 12 learners began sitting for their matriculation examinations on the 10th October around the country. Cabinet was pleased to note that the exams were proceeding well with no incidents of any kind reported...
20 September 2006
Cabinet received reports from Cabinet Committees on implementation of the Programme of Action, and noted the progress made over the past two months. Ministers will brief the media on implementation from 26-28 September and the government website...
7 September 2006
At its bi-weekly meeting in Cape Town yesterday, Cabinet was briefed on the implementation of the Programme of Action. The next round of media briefings on the Programme of Action will be held during the week of 26 September 2006.
As part...
24 August 2006
At its meeting yesterday Cabinet approved, in principle, the Anti-crime Campaign as proposed by Business against Crime and agreed that relevant departments should participate actively in the campaign. The proposed Campaign seeks to mobilize all...
27 July 2006
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting on 26 July 2006, immediately before the mid- year July Lekgotla which concludes on Friday 28 July 2006. President Thabo Mbeki will brief the media on the outcomes of the Lekgotla on Sunday 30 July at 14h00 at the...
29 June 2006
Cabinet met at the Union Buildings, before a brief recess.
Cabinet finalised the two-monthly reports from Cabinet Committees on implementation of Government's Programme of Action. The media will be briefed on progress in the POA during the...
14 June 2006
Cabinet was today briefed on new scientific information and the economics of climate change. In the main, the new data point to a potential for more adverse effects of climate change in terms of biodiversity, sea-levels for coastal cities, economic...
31 May 2006
Cabinet today received an update on progress in the implementation of the Taxi Recapitalisation Programme. The work being done in the current period includes the establishment soon of a Scrapping Agency, further capacitation of Operating Licensing...
17 May 2006
At its meeting today Cabinet was briefed on preparations for the June national election in the DRC. The meeting approved a request from the government of the DRC for SA to assist in the electoral process, including provision of resources to the DRC's...
3 May 2006
At its meeting today, Cabinet noted preparations for the celebration of the 10 th anniversary of the country's Constitution. Events in this regard include a Thanksgiving Ceremony in Khayelitsha ( Cape Town ) on Sunday and a special Joint Sitting of...
5 April 2006
At its meeting today, Cabinet in principle approved a strategy for the disposal of non-core properties of State Owned Enterprises (SOEs). The strategy forms part of the programmes of AsgiSA, to ensure that government leverages as much of these...
22 March 2006
Cabinet today considered a report on the consolidation of the Commuter Rail Services, including the sale of Metrorail as a going concern to the SA Rail Commuter Corporation (SARCC). An agreement in this regard has been signed between Transnet and...
8 March 2006
At its meeting, Cabinet noted progress in establishing the Joint Initiative on Priority Skills Acquisition (JIPSA). A critical part of AsgiSA projects, JIPSA brings together social partners to act on immediate and medium-term skills needs in the...
8 February 2006
Cabinet today received a briefing on preparations for the March 1 local government elections, in particular on matters relating to securing the election process. Basing themselves on previous experience in contributing to citizens' right freely to...
25 January 2006
Salute to Dr RupertThe Extended Cabinet meeting in Pretoria today (Wednesday) honoured the memory of Dr Anton Rupert as his funeral was taking place in the Cape.
Mr Trevor Manuel, Minister of Finance, was mandated to be the Government's...
25 January 2006
Cabinet held its first ordinary meeting of the year on Wednesday 25 January.
The meeting was followed by a Cabinet lekgotla from Wednesday to Friday 27 January. The lekgotla was attended by Cabinet members, Deputy Ministers, Premiers,...
8 December 2005
Cabinet yesterday (7 December 2005) held its last meeting of the year, and it wished all South Africans a restful festive season and a productive New Year. Government calls on all South Africans to exercise care on the roads especially during the...
23 November 2005
Cabinet was today briefed on the implementation of the decision on special remission for offenders undertaken in the past few months. Based on the need to improve humane management of offenders and zero tolerance towards aggressive, sexual and...
9 November 2005
Cabinet was today briefed on preparations for a workshop on racism which will be held on 15 December 2005, to reflect on the outcomes of the 2001 World Conference Against Racism (WCAR) which was hosted by our country. Under the theme, Towards...
26 October 2005
Cabinet today received and approved progress reports on the implementation of government's Programme of Action for 2005. This round of the two-monthly updates further confirms the progress being made in realising the objectives set out in the...
12 October 2005
Cabinet today received a report of the Task Team headed by the Deputy President dealing with the Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for South Africa (ASGI-SA).
The Initiative deals with challenges of ensuring that we raise the...
14 September 2005
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. A broad framework on the approach to this issue has been prepared, and detailed...
31 August 2005
Cabinet today received reports from various Clusters on progress in the implementation of government's Programme of Action. This is in line with the two-monthly reporting cycle to Cabinet, which will be followed during the course of next week by...
17 August 2005
At its meeting today, Cabinet agreed in principle to a strategy for the recapitalisation of public schools, particularly in those serving the poorest communities. The focus of this programme will also be on targeted development of teachers to...
3 August 2005
At its meeting today, Cabinet was briefed on the wide-ranging discussion that took place at the Land Summit, and it welcomed the fact that all critical role-players participated in the consultations on this critical question, starting off with the...
22 July 2005
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting on Tuesday, 19 July, followed by a three-day lekgotla which ended on Thursday afternoon. President Thabo Mbeki will brief the media on the decisions of the lekgotla on Sunday, 24 July.
The ordinary Cabinet...
22 June 2005
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...
9 June 2005
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...
26 May 2005
Cabinet was yesterday (25 May) briefed on proposals for a new dispensation on the allocation of long-term fishing rights and the determination of related application fees. The meeting agreed that the new dispensation should be premised on creating a...
12 May 2005
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. Special attention in this...
28 April 2005
Cabinet today received the first of the two-monthly reports from all the Clusters on the implementation of government's Programme of Action for 2005. The meeting expressed appreciation for the work done, and agreed on various measures to improve...
13 April 2005
At its meeting today, Cabinet was briefed on implications of climate change for biodiversity and other natural resources as well as the status of multilateral climate change negotiations. Cabinet also endorsed the BEE Charter and scorecard for the...
17 March 2005
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.
The Summit will bring together government and civil society structures as...
2 March 2005
Cabinet today adopted the summary of the Programme of Action of government for 2005 as decided at the January Cabinet lekgotla and articulated in the President's State of the Nation Address. The programme will be formatted during the course of this...
16 February 2005
At its meeting today, Cabinet noted the set of detailed decisions emerging from the Cabinet lekgotla, the broad framework of which informed the content of the State of the Nation Address as well as the on-going briefings being conducted by...
3 February 2005
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. The meeting noted the report, and it was...
21 January 2005
Cabinet held its annual January lekgotla from Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 January. The lekgotla examined various elements of government policy as well as matters pertaining to the implementation of the Programme of Action announced by the President...
1 December 2004
Cabinet today held its last meeting of the year 2004. In this regard government wishes all South Africans a happy festive period and a productive New Year. Government also calls on all South Africans - drivers, passengers and pedestrians - to heed...
17 November 2004
Cabinet was today briefed on parliamentary matters in the context of the conclusion of the current parliamentary session. It was noted that the deadline for the completion of the process of answering all remaining parliamentary questions was 3...
3 November 2004
At its meeting today, Cabinet in principle approved the process towards the restructuring of medical assistance for all public service employees, which would culminate in the setting up of a Restricted Membership Medical Scheme. This scheme is...
20 October 2004
Part of the Cabinet meeting today was joined by Provincial Premiers and MECs for Finance, to discuss a macroeconomic overview and other issues pertaining to the Medium Term Expenditure Framework for 2005/06 to 2007/08. This framework, which is...
6 October 2004
Cabinet today received a comprehensive report on administered and regulated prices which covers price-setting processes in six sectors: electricity, communications, transport, water, health and education. The review focussed on processes of...
15 September 2004
Cabinet today received a detailed report on the work being done by the security agencies, particularly SAPS and the Directorate of Special Operations (DSO), with regard to the government programme to focus on the top 200 criminals in the country...
1 September 2004
Cabinet today received a briefing from the Auditor-General on the outcome of the audit of government institutions for the 2003/04 financial year.
The meeting noted the progress in strengthening financial accountability within national and...
18 August 2004
At its meeting today, Cabinet considered elements of the Comprehensive Plan for the Development of Sustainable Human Settlements (housing strategy). This plan, which builds on the achievements of the past decade, seeks to break new ground in terms...
4 August 2004
Cabinet today agreed on a broad framework to underpin Monitoring and Evaluation of policy development and implementation across all spheres of government. This is aimed at developing a comprehensive system that will help in facilitating speedier...
21 July 2004
At its meeting today, Cabinet noted that the placing of the detail of government’s programme of action on the government website (www.gov.za ) marked a new era in ensuring accountability and public involvement in monitoring and evaluation of...
24 June 2004
Cabinet yesterday (23 June 2004) welcomed the successful meeting of the International Investment Council (IIC) held over the past weekend. It noted the observations of IIC members regarding the socio-economic progress made by our country since the...
9 June 2004
At its meeting today, Cabinet formally confirmed the government's Programme of Action, bringing together the detailed decisions of the Cabinet lekgotla and the public commitments contained in the President's May State of the Nation Address. An...
26 May 2004
At its meeting today, Cabinet received a report on the work of the Interim Management Team which was deployed to assist the Eastern Cape provincial administration in dealing with challenges facing various departments.
The meeting welcomed the...
13 May 2004
Cabinet held its first lekgotla after the elections on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, as well as a regular Cabinet meeting on the morning of Wednesday.
The Cabinet lekgotla dealt comprehensively with matters pertaining to the government's...
31 March 2004
Cabinet today received a comprehensive briefing by the security agencies with regard to preparations for the general election on 14 April. The meeting expressed its appreciation of the work done by the agencies, including contingency planning hand-...
3 March 2004
Cabinet today approved, or concurred with, the following appointments:
19 February 2004
At its meeting yesterday (18 February), Cabinet received a detailed briefing on security preparations to ensure free and fair elections.
The meeting noted that, in the main, no serious problems had been identified that would prevent a...
4 February 2004
At its meeting today, Cabinet approved the following Bills for submission to Parliament:
22 January 2004
Cabinet yesterday (Wednesday) completed a three-day lekgotla, which was aimed at reviewing the implementation of government's programmes over the past year and during the First Decade of Freedom. The meeting also examined the broad challenges for...
3 December 2003
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...
20 November 2003
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 meeting in principle approved the Plan and instructed the...
19 November 2003
Presented by Minister of Health, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang
Cabinet today in principle approved the Operational Plan for Comprehensive Treatment and Care for HIV and AIDS, which it had, on 8 August this year, requested...
12 November 2003
Operational plan for comprehensive HIV and AIDS care and treatmentA joint sitting of the Cabinet Committees on Social and Economic Sectors today received a detailed briefing on the draft Operational Plan for Comprehensive HIV and AIDS Care and...
5 November 2003
At its meeting today, Cabinet noted preparations for the Voter Registration weekend of 8 - 9 November, and its importance in preparing for successful elections next year. Government wishes to join the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in...
22 October 2003
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...
8 October 2003
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 MEC’s will interact with communities through the length and breadth of the country. At...
18 September 2003
Cabinet yesterday (17 September) approved a set of additional National Orders, in addition to the three that were designed last year. The new orders are meant to honour individuals who have rendered distinguished service for democracy and human...
3 September 2003
At its meeting today, Cabinet noted the difficulty which surfaced recently with regard to private shareholding in the South African Reserve Bank. Consultations will be held with the leadership of the Bank to find ways of ensuring that the...
20 August 2003
At its meeting today, Cabinet approved a number of Bills for submission to Parliament:
8 August 2003
Enhanced programme against HIV and AIDSCabinet today convened in a special meeting to consider the Report of the Joint Health and Treasury Task Team on treatment options to enhance comprehensive care for HIV/AIDS in the public sector. A summary of...
6 August 2003
Cabinet was today briefed on various matters pertaining to HIV and AIDS.
Firstly, the meeting noted the statement of the Medicines Control Council (MCC) to request additional information from the manufacturers of Nevirapine with regard to...
23 July 2003
Cabinet held an ordinary meeting on the morning of Wednesday 23 July 2003, prior to the beginning of Cabinet lekgotla which will continue until Friday.
The meeting approved a process towards the setting up of a South African Social Security...
25 June 2003
Cabinet today in principle approved the White Paper on Traditional Leadership and Governance which defines the role and place of the institution and seeks to restore its integrity and legitimacy. Based on the principles of the Constitution, the White...
11 June 2003
Cabinet today welcomed the outcome of the Growth and Development Summit, and congratulated all the sectors represented in National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) for the manner in which the issues on the agenda were dealt with. The...
28 May 2003
Cabinet today noted the progress that was being made in the intensive negotiations leading up to the Growth and Development Summit which will be held on 7 June 2003. As the discussions among the NEDLAC partners show, the Summit has the potential to...
14 May 2003
Cabinet was today briefed on the programme for the celebration of May 25, Africa Day, which this year marks the 40th anniversary of the formation of the Organisation of African Unity. In addition to special events prior to Africa Day, for the youth,...
7 May 2003
Tata Sisulu to be accorded a special official funeralA joint meeting of Cabinet Committees today constituted itself into a special Cabinet meeting to consider a proposal by President Thabo Mbeki with regard to National Mourning on the passing of Tata...
16 April 2003
At its meeting today, Cabinet received a report on the Arrive Alive campaign. The report indicates, among other findings, that fatal road accidents during the December 2002 holiday period were 3,6% higher than during the corresponding period of the...
2 April 2003
Cabinet today welcomed the unfolding Imbizo Focus Week programme, with a total of about 350 scheduled events for this week alone. It also noted preparations for the President's imbizo in the Northwest Province during the third week of April.
...
19 March 2003
Cabinet today conveyed a message of condolences and support to President Thabo Mbeki and his family on the passing away of the President's sister.
The meeting discussed a comprehensive presentation on the Black Economic Empowerment (BEE)...
5 March 2003
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...
19 February 2003
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...
5 February 2003
Cabinet today confirmed decisions of its January lekgotla which set out the programme of government for the coming year and beyond. These decisions will be articulated in the President's State of the Nation Address, the briefings by various...
24 January 2003
The Cabinet lekgotla, which started on Wednesday, 22 January, ended today. It was attended by the President, Deputy President, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Directors-General as well as advisors and other staff from The Presidency.
The...
5 December 2002
Cabinet held its last meeting of the year yesterday, 4 December and appreciation was expressed at the work done during the course of 2002. A comprehensive review of the year, and consideration of plans for the coming period will take place at the...
20 November 2002
Cabinet today received a briefing on the work of a Task Team made up of Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Departments of Health, Home Affairs and Social Development on the causes of death in South...
6 November 2002
Cabinet was briefed today on the Language Policy Framework for Higher Education and it approved the broad approach in dealing with this matter. This includes the development of other South African languages, in addition to English and Afrikaans,...
23 October 2002
Cabinet today received a report on the work of the Border Control Operational co-ordinating Committee, made up of SARS (Customs), Departments of Home Affairs, Transport, Agriculture and Environmental Affairs and Tourism, as well as SAPS, SANDF and...
10 October 2002
Statement by Minister for Agriculture & Land Affairs, Ms Thoko DidizaCabinet at its meeting yesterday (9 October) examined various possible interventions to alleviate the impact of high food prices on the lives of all South Africans,...
9 October 2002
Statement on 4th anniversary of Partnership Against AidsOn the fourth anniversary of the Partnership Against AIDS, government reaffirms its commitment to intensifying its comprehensive programme to fight HIV/AIDS in partnership with all sectors of...
9 October 2002
An update on Cabinet's Statement of 17 April 2002 on fighting HIV/AIDS
Note: Grey sections contain matter updating the 17 April statementOn the fourth anniversary of the Partnership Against AIDS let us join hands so that we can together...
20 September 2002
Cabinet statement on COSATU's Section 77 notices regarding job losses, poverty and restructuring of State assets: Media briefing by Ministers of Public Enterprises, Labour, Provincial & Local Government, Transport, Public Service &...18 September 2002
Cabinet today received an interim report on investigations into pricing behaviour in the South African food and agricultural sector, dealing with such matters as maize futures contracts, degree of competitiveness in the food supply chain and...
7 August 2002
Cabinet was today briefed on preparations for the World Summit on Sustainable Development, and it expressed appreciation at the progress that has been made in readying Johannesburg and other venues for the Summit. The meeting also noted the massive...
25 July 2002
OverviewThe Cabinet held its mid-year lekgotla from 21 to 23 July 2002 to review progress in the implementation of the programme for the year, plan for the next Medium-term Expenditure Framework period, and reflect on long-term challenges.
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26 June 2002
Cabinet today examined developments surrounding legislation on crossing the floor by public representatives, and it reaffirmed government’s commitment to the principles enshrined in the Constitution providing for Parliament to pass such legislation....
12 June 2002
The Cabinet meeting today was opened with the observation of a minute of silence in memory of Peter Mokaba who passed away last Sunday, and in recognition of the role he played in the struggle for freedom and as Deputy Minister of Environmental...
29 May 2002
Cabinet today approved a comprehensive policy approach on the transformation of higher education. Such transformation is underpinned by the need to ensure that this level our educational system meets the knowledge, human resource, social and economic...
15 May 2002
Cabinet today opened its meeting with the lighting of candles to mark International Candlelight Memorial Day, in memory of those who have died of AIDS. Under the theme, "Share your vision for a brighter tomorrow", Cabinet was led in prayer by the...
30 April 2002
Cabinet today received a briefing on the Report of the Committee of Inquiry into a Comprehensive System of Social Security for South Africa, "Transforming the Present - Protecting the Future". The meeting expressed its gratitude to the Committee,...
Cabinet statement Statement on HIV/AIDS
20 March 2002
Cabinet this morning received a briefing on latest developments regarding the situation in Zimbabwe. The meeting noted the decision of the Commonwealth on the matter, and expressed its support for the comprehensive and forward-looking approach...
6 March 2002
Cabinet today was briefed on the recent visit by Deputy President Jacob Zuma to Zimbabwe; and it welcomed the assurances given by the government of Zimbabwe regarding efforts to ensure free political activity in the run-up to the elections. It also...
21 February 2002
Cabinet yesterday (20 February) received a briefing on a request by the United Nations for SA to contribute additional personnel to the staff of the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the DRC. It was agreed to deploy an additional maximum of 25 staff...
6 February 2002
At its meeting today, Cabinet formally adopted decisions of the lekgotla which was held in January. These decisions will inform the content of the State of the Nation Address by President Mbeki on Friday and subsequent briefings by Ministers....
25 January 2002
Cabinet held a 3-day lekgotla from 23 to 25 January 2002, to review implementation of government’s plans for 2001 and set out the programme for 2002. The meeting also reviewed progress made since the 1999 elections, and measures that need to be...
5 December 2001
At its meeting today, Cabinet noted the formation of a new administration in the Western Cape, and welcomed the fact that this would strengthen co-operative governance across the country.
The meeting considered and approved a...
21 November 2001
Cabinet today formally confirmed its acceptance of the findings and recommendations of Joint Investigation into the Armaments Procurement Packages by the Auditor-General, the Public Protector and the National Director of Public Prosecutions....
7 November 2001
Cabinet was briefed today on the Parliamentary programme for the coming period, including the provisional date for the State of the Nation Address on 8 February 2002. The State of the Nation Address will coincide with the period of the middle of...
24 October 2001
Cabinet today received a briefing on developments in Burundi and progress towards the implementation of agreements to bring about peace and stability in that country. Cabinet reiterated the commitment of South Africa to assist in the...
10 October 2001
Cabinet was today briefed on negotiations regarding salaries and conditions of service of public servants. The meeting welcomed progress that had been made in these negotiations, including the signing of the agreement by some of the unions.
...19 September 2001
Cabinet today started with a moment of silence in honour of those who perished in the terrorist attacks in the USA, and in memory of the late Govan Mbeki.
The meeting was briefed on the programme to start implementation of the N2 Wild...
22 August 2001
At its meeting today Cabinet approved amendments to labour legislation (Labour Relations and Basic Conditions of Employment Bills) after a protracted process of negotiations with business and labour partners. The details of these amendments can be...
8 August 2001
Cabinet today received a report on preparations for the World Conference Against Racism, in particular on the campaign for the Torches of Tolerance by municipalities on 21 August, security-related matters and members of the government delegation to...
27 July 2001
Following its lekgotla earlier this week, Cabinet held a brief ordinary meeting on Wednesday evening (25 July 2001).
The meeting adopted a plan for the re-organisation of Technical Colleges to respond to the human resource needs of the...
27 June 2001
Cabinet today received a report on developments around South African Airways. A full statement on this matter is attached.
The meeting also considered a number of matters pertaining to the restructuring of other State-owned enterprises,...
13 June 2001
At its meeting today, Cabinet approved the following appointments:
30 May 2001
Cabinet today noted the findings of the report of the consultants on the evaluation of the performance of New Zealand Post International Limited, the strategic management partner in the SA Post Office (SAPO) Limited. It also noted the legal opinion...
16 May 2001
Cabinet was today briefed on progress in the preparations for the UN World Conference against Racism, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance.
While welcoming the steps that have been taken to put in place requisite logistical arrangements, the...
2 May 2001
Cabinet today received a report on progress regarding implementation of the Human Resource Development Strategy. It was agreed that various Departments would nominate co-ordinators for various areas which would receive priority attention. The HRDS Team...
4 April 2001
Cabinet today received and deliberated on the Interim Report of the Presidential AIDS Advisory Panel. The meeting expressed its gratitude to the eminent scientists who gave of their time to make a contribution in the search for answers to the many...
14 March 2001
Cabinet today adopted a telecommunications sector policy, the purpose of which is to ensure increased access, lower input costs and bridge the digital divide. The policy will also create a stable telecommunications market environment, a predictable...
28 February 2001
Cabinet today approved the Final Report of the SADC Council of Ministers on the Review of the Operations of SADC Institutions. This report will be submitted to the Extra-ordinary Meeting of SADC Heads of State to be held in March.
The...
31 January 2001
At its meeting today, Cabinet continued the process of preparations for the State of the Nation Address by President Thabo Mbeki to be presented in Parliament on 9 February. Debate on the Address will take place on 13 and 14 February, with the...
7 December 2000
At its ordinary meeting on Wednesday 6 December, 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...
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. These consultations form part of the interaction between the AG’s Office and all their clients and...
8 November 2000
At its meeting today, Cabinet considered details of budgetary matters with regard to the 2001/2003 Medium-term Expenditure Framework. In addition to the matters that were announced by the Minister of Finance in Parliament a week ago, Cabinet also...
25 October 2000
Cabinet today received a briefing on the detection of foot-and-mouth infections among stock within the 10-kilometer radius of the Camperdown area where incidence of the disease was originally established. The health authorities are doing their...
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. The meeting concluded that the system had started to introduce welcome...
20 September 2000
Cabinet today received a briefing on the measures adopted by the country’s health authorities to deal with the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the district of Camperdown in KwaZulu/Natal.
The meeting congratulated the Department of...
6 September 2000
Cabinet was today briefed on the process towards the finalisation of the 2001/02 budget and for the rest of the Medium-term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) period. The discussion will inform the presentation by the Minister of Finance to parliament...
23 August 2000
At its meeting today, Cabinet noted developments in Zimbabwe with regard to the land reform programme; and it reiterated the commitment of the South African government to continue dialogue with the Zimbabwean government in pursuit of economic...
26 July 2000
At its meeting today, Cabinet adopted a number of Bills on local government, for public comment:
28 June 2000
At its meeting today, Cabinet agreed in principle to terminate the practice of discretionary deductions from salaries of public servants. This is to bring the practice in the public service in line with the national norm, to eliminate the...
14 June 2000
In its progress report to Cabinet today, the Flood Relief Command Centre indicated that prioritisation of the process on the basis of R300m allocated has been completed and work had started in a number of areas. This includes a special project for...
31 May 2000
Cabinet today was briefed on the progress being made to intensify efforts aimed at the reconstruction of areas affected by the recent floods. Intensive integrated work in most of the areas is starting, and arrangements have been finalised to forward...
17 May 2000
Cabinet reiterated the South African government's commitment to solidarity with the people of Angola. Cabinet noted the period 15-30 May 2000 has been declared Angola Focus Weeks by the Department of Welfare and calls upon all South Africans to mark...
3 May 2000
Cabinet today reviewed the launch of the National Coat of Arms and expressed appreciation at the efforts of all those involved. The meeting noted that the majority of South Africans had received the Coat of Arms warmly, and that the next task was to...
12 April 2000
Cabinet was today briefed on the work of the Command Centre dealing with reconstruction in the areas affected by the flood disaster. Progress has been made with regard to identifying and attending to priority areas; and issues of funding across...
Cabinet statement Min Skweyiya: Poverty Relief Programme Dep. Pres Zuma: Progress in allocation with Poverty Relief funds
15 March 2000
Cabinet today finalised the Code of Ethics for Members of Cabinet and Executive Councils -provided for in the Executive Members Ethics Act passed in 1998 -for submission to Parliament. The Code applies to both national and provincial spheres of...
29 February 2000
Cabinet held its regular meeting today, at which it reviewed a number of issues arising from the recent Cabinet lekgotla, some of which will inform the President's State of the Nation Address.
Cabinet agreed on the modus operandi of the...
16 February 2000
Cabinet has in principle approved funding to the areas affected by the recent floods, in particular those that have been declared "Disaster Areas" in the Northern Province and Mpumalanga. This includes the Kruger National Park. Priority in this...
2 February 2000
Cabinet held its regular meeting today, at which it reviewed a number of issues arising from the recent Cabinet lekgotla, some of which will inform the President's State of the Nation Address.
Cabinet agreed on the modus operandi of the...
19 January 2000
Cabinet held its lekgotla on 17, 18 and 19 January to finalise the programme of government for the year 2000. This was followed by an ordinary Cabinet meeting on 19 January.
The lekgotla reviewed the implementation of the programme that...