26 June 2002

Cabinet today examined developments surrounding legislation on crossing the floor by public representatives, and it reaffirmed government’s commitment to the principles enshrined in the Constitution providing for Parliament to pass such legislation. It noted that failure to address major shifts in political alignments between elections could impact negatively on democratic governance, as shown in the Western Cape Province and a number of municipalities.

12 June 2002

The Cabinet meeting today was opened with the observation of a minute of silence in memory of Peter Mokaba who passed away last Sunday, and in recognition of the role he played in the struggle for freedom and as Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism. Cabinet reiterated the Government’s heartfelt condolences to Mokaba’s family.

29 May 2002

Cabinet today approved a comprehensive policy approach on the transformation of higher education. Such transformation is underpinned by the need to ensure that this level our educational system meets the knowledge, human resource, social and economic needs of the country.

15 May 2002

Cabinet today opened its meeting with the lighting of candles to mark International Candlelight Memorial Day, in memory of those who have died of AIDS. Under the theme, "Share your vision for a brighter tomorrow", Cabinet was led in prayer by the Deputy President, and reiterated its commitment to the implementation of government’s comprehensive strategy on HIV/AIDS.

30 April 2002

Cabinet today received a briefing on the Report of the Committee of Inquiry into a Comprehensive System of Social Security for South Africa, "Transforming the Present - Protecting the Future". The meeting expressed its gratitude to the Committee, chaired by Professor Viviene Taylor, for the comprehensive report and its recommendations.

20 March 2002

Cabinet this morning received a briefing on latest developments regarding the situation in Zimbabwe. The meeting noted the decision of the Commonwealth on the matter, and expressed its support for the comprehensive and forward-looking approach contained in the Commonwealth statement issued yesterday.

6 March 2002

21 February 2002

Cabinet yesterday (20 February) received a briefing on a request by the United Nations for SA to contribute additional personnel to the staff of the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the DRC. It was agreed to deploy an additional maximum of 25 staff officers to MONUC HQ in Kinshasa and 48 Military Police Officers to the Mission.

6 February 2002

At its meeting today, Cabinet formally adopted decisions of the lekgotla which was held in January. These decisions will inform the content of the State of the Nation Address by President Mbeki on Friday and subsequent briefings by Ministers.

25 January 2002

Cabinet held a 3-day lekgotla from 23 to 25 January 2002, to review implementation of government’s plans for 2001 and set out the programme for 2002. The meeting also reviewed progress made since the 1999 elections, and measures that need to be put in place further to meet the mandate of government in the coming two-and-half years.