Inter-Ministerial Committee on Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project


26 October 2012

Following a recommendation of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), led by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, Cabinet at its meeting on Wednesday 24 October 2012, decided that the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) should proceed with the implementation of the e-tolling system.

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Government condemns killing of police officers in Cape Town


20 October 2012

Government condemns in strongest terms possible the heinous killing of police officers in the Western Cape. Four police officers have been killed in the province since the beginning of this month. It is with shock and sadness that these kind of tragic incidents are happening in this city.

Any attack and killing of police officers will not be tolerated. The law enforcement agencies will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that these perpetrators are brought to book and face the full might of the law.

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Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe leads cabinet in a meeting with the South African National Editors' Forum: 19 - 20 Oct


18 October 2012

The annual meeting between Cabinet and the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) is scheduled to take place this coming weekend. These meetings provide a strategic platform for government and the media to strengthen working relations as well as discuss issues of mutual interest aimed at reinforcing our democracy.  

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Government condemns panga attack on police officer in mine unrest


16 October 2012

Government condemns in the strongest terms an incident in which a police officer was seriously injured with a panga at Samancor Mine in North West today, Tuesday, 16 October 2012.

Police were attempting to disperse striking workers when the officer concerned was injured as he tried to stop his attackers from striking him in the face.

This is a cruel and shocking act, which has no place in our society or in labour disputes, and follows previous attacks on police under similar circumstances.

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