http://www.info.gov.za Speeches updated in the last 24 hours en Copyright 2005, GCIS 2005-04-11 webnews@gcis.gov.za webnews@gcis.gov.za Speeches hourly 1 2005-06-01 http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031209151001.htm Minister Pandor to deliver keynote address at the Higher Education South Africa (HESA) conference, CSIR Convention Centre, Pretoria 11 March 2010 The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor will, tomorrow, Friday, 12 March 2010, at 08h00 deliver a keynote address at the Higher Education South Africa (HESA) conference, currently underway at the CSIR International Convention Centre, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria. The tw 2010-03-11 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031209151002.htm Statement on the death of a South African in Afghanistan 11 March 2010 The Department of International Relations and Cooperation confirms that it has been advised of the death of a South African citizen in Afghanistan. The deceased was killed, today, Thursday 11 March 2010. The name of the deceased cannot be released to the public. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation is in touch with the employer regarding consular assistance to the famil 2010-03-11 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031209151003.htm Minister Ndebele calls for ring-fencing of roads budgets 11 March 2010 Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has called for the ring-fencing of budget allocations for the construction and maintenance of road infrastructure. "One of our challenges is that much of the budget allocation for the construction and maintenance of road infrastructure is done on an equitable share basis. What we see is that these budget allocations are then utilised to address other provinci 2010-03-11 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031209251001.htm Fact sheet on Rift Valley fever 11 March 2010 1. Introduction An outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF) has been confirmed in Lejweleputswa and other districts in the Free State province. Rift Valley fever is a viral zoonois that primarily affects animals, but it also has the capacity to infect humans. It causes a mild flu-like condition in the majority of humans, but can also cause a severe disease. Rift Valley fever is more severe in animals, includ 2010-03-11 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031209251002.htm Police Ministry announces new police ranks 11 March 2010 "Change forms part of transformation of a new, effective and disciplined force" The Minister of Police, Nathi Mthethwa today announced that the new ranks of the members of the police will be implemented on 1 April 2010. "Police forces around the world are referred to as the Force and their ranks are accordingly linked to such designations. We have taken a stance as this government of fighting cri 2010-03-11 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031209451001.htm Joint declaration of support by the African Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope partner countries, Cairo, Egypt 10 March 2010 The ministers responsible for science, technology and innovation in the African SKA consortium met on 10 March 2010 to reaffirm their commitment and support for the African Square Kilometre Array project. Recalling the endorsement of and commitment to the African SKA bid made by the ministers responsible for science and technology i 2010-03-10 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031209551001.htm MEC pleased by a peaceful protest 11 March 2010 The MEC for Local Government and Housing commends the people of Fine town who participated in a peaceful demonstration this morning. We want to assure you that both the City of Johannesburg and the province take serious issues contained in your memorandum. We will in good time, respond and indicate those issues we can attend to immediately and those that we can only do over time. I wish to stress that 2010-03-11 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031210051001.htm MEC Mohono to hand houses over to needy families 11 March 2010 There is good news for families living in informal settlements in Mogwase, in Moses Kotane municipal area. North West MEC for Human Settlements, Desbo Mohono, will officially hand over 210 houses to families at Mogwase in the Moses Kotane local municipality on Friday, 12 March 2010. This R45 million housing project is part of the department's commitment to ensure the provision of decent and qua 2010-03-11 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031210551001.htm Speech by Minister Collins Chabane on the occasion of the book launch on Somaliland by Professor Iqbal Jhazbhay, University of South Africa (UNISA) 11 March 2010 The speech was read on behalf of the Minister by Ambassador Welile Nhlapo, Presidential National Security Advisor Professor Louise Molamu, Registrar of the University of South Africa Professor Rosemary Moeketsi, Executive Dean of Human Sciences Professor Iqbal Jhazbhay, Author of the 2010-03-11 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031211151001.htm Closure of Bonnytoun 12 March 2010 The Department of Social Development has a strategic mandate to fulfil. This being that we will contribute to the war on crime, buy reducing the number of trial awaiting youth through the expansion of diversion options, and strengthening substance abuse services. However, it must be noted, that we cannot simply focus on reducing the amount of trial awaiting youths, without ensuring that those in our care, ar 2010-03-12 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031211151002.htm National minister and MECs to address social issues 12 March 2010 Mrs Edna Molewa, national Minister for Social Development and the nine MECs will tomorrow engage in site visits to round off their visit to the quarterly MINMEC meeting held in Cape Town. Attending this meeting will be MECs for Social Development across the country, and hosting the meeting is Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape MEC for Social Development. You are encouraged to join the department on 2010-03-12 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031213451001.htm Parliament starts second provincial public hearings on service delivery 11 March 2010 Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee on coordinated oversight on service delivery will on Monday kick-start its three-day long provincial public hearings that are aimed at finding out more about progress and challenges on service delivery. This 43 member committee chaired by Mr Lechesa Tsenoli has been divided into three groups with each group expected to hold 2010-03-11 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031214151001.htm Media briefing for International Cooperation, Trade and Security (ICTS) cluster presented by Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Lindiwe Sisulu 12 March 2010 Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Member of Parliament (MP) Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies, MP Deputy Ministers Directors-general Members of the media For our colleagues in Pretoria, we should be grateful that technolog 2010-03-12 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031214451001.htm New appointments to the SITA board 12 March 2010 The Minister for Public Service and Administration, Richard Baloyi has made new appointments to the board of directors of the State Information Technology Agency (SITA). The move is part of the business re-engineering processes and the strengthening of the governance mechanism of the board. The following appointments were made to the board of directors: * Ms Febe C Potgieter-Gqubule (Deputy Chairp 2010-03-12 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031214451002.htm Comments by Ms Dipuo Peters, MP, Minister of Energy regarding the World Bank loan, Union Buildings 12 March 2010 Chairperson Minister Hogan Members of the media Ladies and gentlemen As you are aware, last month National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) pronounced on the tariff determination for Eskom which will cover the multi-year period from 2010/13. Pursuant to the power station build programme, Eskom has applied to the World Bank for 2010-03-12 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031214551001.htm Reply by Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, on questions posed in the National Assembly for written reply 2 March 2010 Question No. 70 Dr J C Kloppers-Lourens (Democratic Alliance) to ask the Minister of Basic Education: (1) Whether education will be declared an essential service; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details and; (2) Whether she will make a statement on the matter? Reply: 1. Under labour law, essential services are th 2010-03-02 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031214551002.htm Address by the Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor MP, at the Higher Education South Africa (HESA) Research and Innovation conference, CSIR, Pretoria 12 March 2010 Programme director Vice chancellors Director-Generals National Research Foundation (NRF) officials Distinguished guests Good morning, I want to talk about four issues that I have been giving some thought to over the past year: the dual system of research funding, the NRF r 2010-03-12 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031215051001.htm Reply to questions by Minister of Basic Education A Motshekga in National Assembly for written reply 2 March 2010 Question no. 45 Ms F I Chohan (ANC) to ask the Minister of Basic Education: (a) What were the findings of the research that was conducted into learner retention in schools and (b) what interventions were identified by her department to address any challenges in this regard? Reply: (a) Key findings of the report on learner retention in 2010-03-02 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031215151001.htm Reply by Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, on questions posed in the National Assembly for written reply 2 March 2010 Question No. 47 Mr J J Skosana (African national Congress) to ask the Minister of Basic Education: (1) Whether she has found that the readiness of schools for the reopening in 2010 has improved in each province; if not, why not; if so, what is the basis for her findings; and (2) Whether schools are equipped to deliver a quality 2010-03-02 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031215151002.htm RiftI Valley Fever continues to spread in Free State 12 March 2010 A total of 20 human cases of Rift Valley Fever (RFV) have been confirmed by the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) a further increase of 13 cases since the last report on Sunday 8 March 2010. The first case was reported on 13 February 2010. To date, 19 human cases are in Free State with one death and one case is in Northern Cape. Most of these cases reported direct contact wi 2010-03-12 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031215251001.htm Reply by Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, on questions posed in the National Assembly for written reply 2 March 2010 Question No. 71 Dr J C Kloppers-Lourens (Democratic Alliance) to ask the Minister of Basic Education: What problems have her department identified that impair the quality of teaching? Reply: The department has identified a variety of factors that affect the quality of teaching through various reports such as the curriculum 2010-03-02 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031215251002.htm Address by the Premier of Gauteng, Ms Nomvula Mokonyane, at the National Press Club, Pretoria 11 March 2010 Chairperson of National Press Club, Yusuf Abramjee Members of the National Press Club Thank you very much for affording us with an opportunity to further expand on the Gauteng Provincial Government's key programmes for the year ahead. Indeed, it is these types of engagements which enhance the relationship between the government and the fourth 2010-03-11 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031215451001.htm `Let's focus on making world cup a success, not violent service delivery protests,' MEC Lekgoro urges Gauteng communities 11 March 2010 The resurgence of violent service delivery protests that have engulfed Gauteng and its municipalities are over shadowing the great opportunities that will be brought by the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup. With less than 100 days left before the world's soccer showpiece, the first to be hosted on African 2010-03-11 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031215451002.htm Incoming state visit by the Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden, Ms Maud Olofsson 12 March 2010 Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will on Tuesday, 16 March 2010 receive the Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden, Ms Maud Olofsson at Tuynhuys in Cape Town. Ms Olofsson will be in South Africa on a working visit, to participate in the sixth South Africa and Sweden Bi-National Commission (BNC) scheduled for 16 to 17 March 2010. The bi-national commission 2010-03-12 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031215451003.htm Reply by Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, on questions posed in the National Assembly for written reply 2 March 2010 Question No. 46 Ms N Gina (African National Congress) to ask the Minister of Basic Education: Whether the interventions her department made in schools which underperformed in the 2008 national senior certificate examinations were successful; if not, (a) what are the challenges and (b) what steps are being taken to ensure a furth 2010-03-02 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031215451004.htm MEC Mike Mabuyakhulu's attributes a cause for concern 12 March 2010 The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) is deeply concerned at the statement attributed to MEC Mike Mabuyakhulu, depicting women as being incapable of managing finances. This kind of statement is clearly out of keeping with the number of women internationally and in the continent, in the public and private sectors, responsible for doing exactly this task. Or women who successfully manage to jugg 2010-03-11 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031215551001.htm President meets with members of Afrikaner community 12 March 2010 President Jacob Zuma had a private dinner with members of the Afrikaner community at Mahlamba Ndlopfu, his official residence in Pretoria, yesterday evening, 11 March 2010. The meeting, organised at the request of several members of the community, was intended to further improve dialogue with this important constituency. Discussions centered on cultural, social and political issues. It provid 2010-03-12 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031215551002.htm Incoming state visit by the Prime Minister of Finland, Mr Matti Vanhanen 12 March 2010 Deputy President Motlanthe will host the Prime Minister of Finland, Mr Matti Vanhanen, who will be in South Africa on an official visit. South Africa and Finland already have extensive trade and economic relations. The government of Finland recognised the importance of the reconstruction and development period in South Africa and their contribution in t 2010-03-12 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10031216151001.htm Film and Publication Board welcomes decision taken to protect children from pornography 12 March 2010 The Film and Publication Board (FPB) welcomes the decision taken by MultiChoice against the possible launch of a pornography channel. The decision follows a number of interventions made by the Film and Publication Board and a number of stakeholders (including state institutions and civil society groups) who have the best interests of children at h 2010-03-12 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/briefings/2010feb.htm [ [1]Home ] [ [2]Speeches & statements ] [ [3]Parliamentary media briefings ] Programme of Action media briefings 23 February - 12 March 2010 Tuesday, 23 February 2010 08h30-10h00 [4]Social Protection and Community Development Cluster Chair: Minister of Social Development, Edna Molewa [5]Transcript of questions and answers at briefing Monday, 1 March 2010 09:00 - 10:30 [6]Infrastructure Development Cluster Chair: Minister of Transport, Sibusiso Ndebele [7]Tra Speeches & Press releases