23 June 2011

Questions and answers

Journalist: Mr Manyi there was speculation and you also mentioned it at the last cabinet briefing that there might be changes to the CEO of Transnet. What transpired at the Transnet Annual General Meeting (AGM) and did the Minister decide not to make any changes in light of the outcry that followed his announcements with regard to Denel and Eskom where people said he was acting without warning and without consultation? Thanks.

23 June 2011

1. Key strategic decisions included the following:

1.1 Reporting on outcomes
Cabinet noted progress on implementation of Delivery Agreements.   The relevant Ministers will provide more details through media briefings in the coming weeks.  An executive summary of the Programme of Action (PoA) achievements and challenges in respect of the reporting cycle April 2011 to June 2011 is attached.

8 March 2011

Members of the media are advised that the Deputy Minister of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation in the Presidency, Ms Dina Pule will visit Provincial Executive Councils. 

The aim of the visits is to raise awareness about the mandate of the Department of  Performance Monitoring and Evaluation as well as the role of the Deputy Minister within the Department.

The visits are scheduled as follows:

15 March 2011

The Deputy Minister in The Presidency responsible for Performance Monitoring, Evaluation, Ms. Dina Pule, will undertake a tour of provinces which started on 09 March and will end on 20 April 2011 to sway provinces towards the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation system at the coalface of service delivery.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Jimmy Manyi: I think let me pause there and see if there are any questions for any clarity? Starting in Cape Town?

Unidentified speaker: There are five questions in Cape Town for this round.

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria, on 30 March 2011.

1. Decisions

1.1 The South African government is deeply concerned about deteriorating political and humanitarian situation in Libya. According to United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR) about two thousands (2000) people daily cross the Libyan border to the neighbouring countries while thousands of migrant workers remain trapped inside conflict zones. We are also concerned about report of increased proliferation of arms in that region.

28 February 2011

The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson, will brief the media on the possible outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease.

The briefing will be held as follows:

Date: Monday, 28 February 2011
Time: 13h00
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre 120 Plein Street, Parliament  

NOTE: There will be a link-up to Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria

21 April 2011

Note: Correction to Cabinet statement of meeting held on 20 April 2011

The Cabinet Spokesperson, Mr Jimmy Manyi sincerely apologises for the error in paragraph 1.2 of the Statement on the Cabinet meeting held on 20 April 2011 issued earlier. The statement incorrectly stated the name of the Constable who died in the course of duty. The statement below states the correct name of the deceased as Constable Fihliwe Mavis Bengeza.

2 March 2011

Government Spokesperson, Mr Jimmy Manyi, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, 2 March 2011. 

The briefing will take place as follows:

Date: 3 March 2011 (Thursday)
Time: 10:00
Venue: Room 153 Union Buildings, Pretoria

NOTE: There will be a video link-up to Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town

16 March 2011

Government Spokesperson, Mr Jimmy Manyi, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 16 March 2011, as follows:

Date: Thursday, 17 March 2010
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town

NOTE: There will be a video link-up to Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria.