The security ministers met today and assessed the security situation at public institutions in the context of the public servants' strike. They noted, and condemned, the acts of intimidation that had occurred at various places across the country, including at hospitals and schools, affecting amongst others health workers and teachers who were not on strike, and disrupting learning.
Government has launched a website sa2010.gov.za, to provide information on government preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It also provides information about the country and the continent in the context of the first African World Cup.
This is one of government’s initiatives to take advantage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup communication opportunity for the benefit of the country and continent.
Government, business and civil society held a two-day National Consultative Conference on the National Strategic Plan on HIV, AIDS and STIs for 2007-2011 at Birchwood Conference Centre in Boksburg from March 14 to 15.
The conference was a major milestone in our efforts, as the people of South Africa, to respond to HIV and AIDS, which is a major challenge affecting our lives in many different ways.
Despite the many impressive gains made in the first economy, many of the benefits of growth have yet to reach those in the second economy even though there are a number of interventions that have been made in this regard.
This was the prevailing sentiment of partners present at the National Conference on Second Economy Communication. The conference was held on Wednesday, November 21, at the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) headquarters in Midrand.
At the invitation of the Minister in the Presidency, the Minister and Deputy Minister of Home Affairs held a follow-up meeting with the South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) and Print Media South Africa (PMSA) as part of continuous engagements on the Film and Publications amendment bill.
Following the decision of the Durban High Court regarding access to antiretroviral treatment by prisoners at the Durban-Westville Prison, an impression has been created that the Government does not respect the decisions of the Courts. The Government wishes to clarify its position in this regard.
Government has noted with disappointment the incident at Crossroads in Cape Town where a community meeting attended by Mayor Helen Zille was disrupted and violence used against the Mayor.
The South African government has noted the judgement in the Durban trial of Mr Shabir Shaik, and welcomes the fact that the matter has reached a critical stage of finality. It testifies to the maturity of our democracy that the trial ran its course without any interference from any quarter – be it government in general or anyone in authority who may have featured in the evidence led.
