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 12 November. The Statement will deal with broad indications regarding allocation of resources for the next 3-year expenditure period.
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 rights (Order of Albert Luthuli), those who have shown outstanding bravery in great danger (Order of Bravery) and for excellence in the fields of arts, culture, literature, music, journalism and/or sport (Order of Creative Talent).
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 statutes governing the Bank are updated taking into account its constitutional status as a public entity with a public mandate and public accountability.
20 August 2003
At its meeting today, Cabinet approved a number of Bills for submission to Parliament:
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.
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 Paper also commits a number of government departments to allocate some functions to the institution of traditional leadership.
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 GDS agreement, which identified many concrete activities to help speed up the rate of investment and job-creation, is an important milestone in creating national consensus among South Africans on the critical challenges of economic growth and development.
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 initiate the forging of a People's Contract for Growth and Development, and to identify concrete immediate projects that will speed up the rate of investment and job-creation.
