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 co-operation among structures of government. However, improvements still need to be made regarding processes such as integration in the conceptualisation of policy issues, and ensuring that personnel at all levels of government appreciate this new approach.

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.

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 in its next session. Provincial Premiers and MEC’s of Finance attended part of the Cabinet discussion on these issues.

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 recovery and social stability.

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 consequences of deductions in favour of multiple creditors and reduce the administrative burden on the state. This does not affect court orders and bona fide contractual obligations.

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 the reconstruction of the infrastructure in and around the Kruger National Park, including the Park fence. Cabinet noted that an additional R226m was available for immediate commitment in this regard.

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 the first tranche of about R300-million for this purpose. Consideration will also be given to the allocation of some of the Poverty Relief Funds for the reconstruction programme.

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 this week by, inter alia, contributing to the Angola Solidarity Fund. Mr Kgati Sathekge (082 808 9486) of the Department of Welfare can be contacted for further details.

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 ensure its widest possible promotion, and phased introduction in various departments and other institutions of state.

Detailed announcements in this regard will be made in due course.