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 policy. The new growth path is a broad framework that sets out a vision and identifies key areas where jobs can be created.  Work will now be completed on a series of implementation plans for consideration and sign-off by Cabinet.

11 November 2010

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 10 November 2010.

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 remembered as a true veteran who was among those leaders who carried the torch of freedom when many other leaders were either incarcerated or in exile. The meeting called on all South Africans to observe the days of mourning as declared by President Motlanthe.

20 November 2008

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday, 19 November 2008.

6 November 2008

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria yesterday, 5 November 2008.

23 October 2008

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town yesterday, 22 October 2008.

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 convey condolences to the families and friends of the deceased. Cabinet is satisfied that the health authorities and health professionals have responded quickly, appropriately and with the highest levels of professionalism to contain the suspected virus.

21 September 2008

President Thabo Mbeki convened a special meeting of Cabinet this afternoon at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

18 September 2008

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria yesterday, 17 September 2008.

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 Trade and Industry, Mr Mandisi Mpahlwa, will join me at the end of this briefing to present the details of the new programme.