29 November 2011
The head of the South African Delegation for COP17, the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Ms Edna Molewa will address the media on the elements of the country’s position, climate change policy and the green economy.
14 October 2011
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) invites members of the media to the IBSA Local Government Dialogue on Climate Change press briefing to be held as follows:
Date: Sunday, 16 October 2011
Time: 14h00 for 14h15 – 15h00
Venue: Innovation Hub, Pretoria, Gauteng
12 October 2011
The GCIS CEO and Government Spokesperson, Jimmy Manyi will brief members of the media on the decisions of the Cabinet meeting held on 12 October.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 13 October 2011
Time: 10h00
Venue: GCIS Auditorium, 1st Floor Midtown Building, cnr Prinsloo and Vermeulen Street, Pretoria
7 October 2011
Press accreditation for the 17th Conference of Parties (COP17/CMP7) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) opened yesterday, Thursday, 6 October 2011 through to Wednesday, 16 November 2011.
The UNFCCC COP17 / CMP7 will take place in Durban from 28 November to 09 December 2011.
Accreditation will be granted upon presentation of valid press credentials in accordance with the United Nations requirements.
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 for some time. Cabinet has received reports on trends in provincial under spending, overspending and challenges with supply chain management.
The three provinces affected in varying degrees are Limpopo, Free State and Gauteng, the synopsis is as follows
24 November 2011
Cabinet held its last meeting in Cape Town on 23 November 2011.
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 and Oman from 12 to 16 November 2011. South Africa’s relations with the Gulf are primarily of an economic nature and are focussed on increasing trade and investment.
27 October 2011
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 26 October 2011.
1. Current affairs
13 October 2011
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on 12 October 2011.
1. Current affairs
17 March 2011
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town, on 16 March 2011.
1. Approvals
