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.

20 August 2008

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town today, 20 August 2008.

7 August 2008

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Tshwane yesterday, 6 August 2008.

27 July 2008

1. Introduction

Cabinet’s mid-year Lekgotla took place in Pretoria from 22 to 24 July 2008. The meeting was attended by Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Premiers, Directors- General and representatives of the South African Local Government Association (Salga).

The meeting also welcomed Mr Kgalema Motlanthe, who was attending the Lekgotla for the first time since his appointment as Minister in The Presidency.

22 July 2008

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Tshwane this morning, 22 July 2008. This meeting preceded the July Cabinet Lekgotla.

President Thabo Mbeki formally welcomed Mr Kgalema Motlanthe to his first Cabinet meeting and Mr Motlanthe was warmly received by his Cabinet colleagues. Mr Motlanthe will be a Minister in the Presidency (leader of Government Business).

18 July 2008

Dear Tata Madiba,

On behalf of the South African government, the Cabinet wishes to express its hearty congratulations to you on the occasion of celebrating two critical moments in your life: the 90th birthday and the 10th wedding anniversary. We are indeed pleased to join you in celebrating the precious gifts of life and love.

25 June 2008

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town this morning, 25 June 2008.

Cabinet noted the latest developments in Zimbabwe. The South African Government is extremely concerned about the violence taking place in Zimbabwe and affirms its position in support of the United Nations Security Resolution which condemns violence.