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/briefings/index.html [ [1]Home ] [ [2]Speeches & statements ] Parliamentary media briefings (GCIS) [3]2008 | [4]2007 |[5] 2006 |[6]2005 | [7]2004 | [8]2003 | [9]2002 | [10]2001 | [11]2000 | [12]1999 | [13]1998 | [14]1997 | [15]1996 2008 * [16]30 June - 8 July 2008 * [17]5 - 9 May 2008 * [18]11 - 15 February 2007 * [19]2 - 9 November * [20]27 - 31 August * [21]2 - 6 July * [22]7 - 11 May * [23]12 - 16 February 2006 * [24]14 - 2 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/briefings/2008june.htm [ [1]Home ] [ [2]Speeches & statements ] [ [3]Parliamentary media briefings ] Programme of action media briefings schedule 30 June - 8 July Tuesday, 8 July 2008 12:30 - 13:30 [4]Social Cluster Chairperson: Minister of Health Friday, 4 July 2008 10:30 - 11:30 [5]International, Peace and Security Cluster Chairperson: Minister of Foreign Affairs Tuesday, 1 July 2008 10:00 - 11:30 [6]Economic Cluster Chairperson: Minister of Trade and Industry 12:30-14:00 [7]G Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08062712151001.htm Media advisory: Government to hold cluster media briefings 27 June 2008 Government will hold cluster media briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for 2008, in Pretoria from 30 June to 8 July 2008. This will be the second cycle of media briefings for the year since the announcement of the programme through the State of the Nation Address. The briefings will take place at the Union Buildings; Room 159. There will be a video link up 2008-06-27 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08070408451001.htm Media advisory: Deputy Foreign Minister Pahad to brief media on International Developments 3 July 2008 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Aziz Pahad will conduct a media briefing on current international developments as follows: Date: 4 July 2008 Time: 10h00 Venue: Centre, Union Buildings, Pretoria Parking on Government Avenue. Please present press cards. Please RSVP: Xolani Malawana Cell: 084 508 5833 Bongani Mlangeni Cell: 0 2008-07-03 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08070408451002.htm The President Thabo Mbeki declares an official funeral for the late Joe Nhlanhla 3 July 2008 The President has on Thursday, 3 July 2008, announced the funeral of former Minister Joe Nhlanhla to be an official funeral category one. A category one official funeral is reserved for: a. Serving Ministers b. Speaker of the National Assembly c. Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa d. Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCO 2008-07-03 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08070409151001.htm South African Women in Transport Annual General Meeting 3 July 2008 Tshwane: Transport Director-General, Ms Mpumi Mpofu will deliver a keynote address at the first South African Women in Transport (SANWIT) Annual General Meeting (AGM). The aim of the meeting is to encourage and empower women to take advantage of economic opportunities in the transport sector. Through this AGM, women are expected to map out sustainable ways of becoming competent enough to venture 2008-07-03 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08070409451001.htm The Department of Trade and Industry launches the Enterprise Investment Programme 3 July 2008 A new incentive targeted at stimulating growth, employment and broadening participation will be introduced later this month. This was announced by Trade and Industry Minister Mandisi Mpahlwa at the launch of the Enterprise Investment Programme (EIP) in Pretoria today. EIP will initially comprise of the Manufacturing Investment Programme and the Touri 2008-07-03 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08070409451002.htm Gauteng to use Durban July to consolidate its position as the country's fashion hub 3 July 2008 The Gauteng Economic Development Agency (GEDA), working together with provincial Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation, and the soon to be established Gauteng Fashion Council and Gauteng Tourism Authority, will on Saturday, 5 July 2008, take part in the annual Durban July handicap. The event will be a platform for Gauteng as the country' 2008-07-03 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08070410151001.htm The Enterprise Investment Programme press briefing: Pretoria, address by Mandisi Mpahlwa, Minister of Trade and Industry 3 July 2008 Members of the media Ladies and gentlemen The Enterprise Investment Programme During the Department of Trade and Industry's (dti's) budget vote speech in May, I announced that the Enterprise Investment Programme will be launched in July and it gives me great pleasure to be part of publicising detai 2008-07-03 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08070410151002.htm SADC Marine Fisheries Ministers to sign declaration to stop illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in Windhoek 3 July 2008 Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Ms Rejoice Mabudafhasi will on 4 July 2008, represent the Republic of South Africa in the Marine Fisheries Ministerial Conference where a Declaration to stop Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing will be signed. The conference will be held in Windhoek, Namibia. Fisheri 2008-07-03 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08070410151003.htm Vodacom challenge ticket fever begins 2 July 2008 The Vodacom Challenge ticket fever is gaining momentum across South Africa's soccer crazy nation. According to the SAIL Group's (the organisers of the tournament) Chief Executive Officer, Brand de Villiers, Computicket, Checkers, Checkers Hyper and Shoprite outlets nationwide are getting busy on the ticket sales front as the countdown towards this year's world class club soccer tournament begins. "West 2008-07-02 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08070410151004.htm President Thabo Mbeki conveys the apologies of the nation at the National Tribute in Remembrance of Victims of Attacks on Foreign Nationals and South Africans 3 July 2008 President Thabo Mbeki, on behalf of the South African nation, apologised to the victims of the violent attacks in May on South Africans and other Africans. "On behalf of our people and Government I humbly convey to our people, our foreign guests, all Africa and the peoples of the wo 2008-07-03 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08070410451001.htm Address of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki at the National Tribute in Remembrance of the victims of attacks on foreign nationals, Tshwane 3 July 2008 Directors of ceremony Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Premiers, Mayors and members of all spheres of government Your Excellencies, diplomatic representatives of the sister nations of the world Representatives of communities which live and work side by side with our immigrant population 2008-07-03 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08070411151001.htm Shova Kalula bicycle projects reaches more rural learners 4 July 2008 The Eastern Cape Department of Roads and Transport's Shova Kalula Bicycle Project has passed its target of distributing 2 110 bicycles to needy schools in the 2008/09 financial year. This project assists learners who travel long distances to reach schools to arrive on time. These include learners from rural areas and farm schools. In the last financial year, R2,5 million was spent on the 2008-07-04 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08070411151002.htm Volunteers for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 3 July 2008 The FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009 will be taking place on 14 to 28 June 2009. This Festival of Champions as it is affectionately known, will be contested by eight nations namely; South Africa (host nation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM)), Italy (FIFA World Cup Champions), Egypt (Africa Cup of Nations Champions), Spain (Europe), United States of America (CONCACAF), Brazil (South America), I 2008-07-03 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08070411151003.htm North West Public Works' gear-up for Limpopo sports festival 3 July 2008 Mafikeng: Our own soccer and volleyball teams have vowed to defend their titles at this year's National Sports Tournament scheduled to take place in Limpopo from 17 to 20September. Public Works men's soccer and volley ball teams are the defending champions from the tournament at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in the Western Cape last year. This was the soccer squad third ch 2008-07-03 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08070416151001.htm Speech delivered by MEC F Wyngaard on Sport, Arts and Culture Budget Vote 6 June 2008 Honourable Speaker Honourable Premier Members of the Executive Council Members of the Provincial Legislature Officials from the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Comrades and friends Ladies and gentlemen On April 27 this year, this country celebrated its 14th anniversary as a democratic entity. As we march ahead unabated, we continue to look 2008-06-06 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08070416151002.htm Statement by the North West Provincial Government on the withdrawal of the Joint Tenants Committee (JTC) from the North West Provincial Government (NWPG) task team negotiating process 4 July 2008 The North West Provincial Government views the withdrawal of the Joint Tenants Committee (JTC) from the negotiations as a result of actions of flat-owners who have opted not to participate in the negotiation process but exercise their constit 2008-07-04 Speeches & Press releases http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08070416151003.htm Media statement on SAPS helicopter accident 4 July 2008 On 4 July 2008 at approximately 08h30 a police helicopter, which had been assisting members on the ground in tracking two fleeing robbery suspects, crashed on open land in Meadowlands, Soweto. The three occupants of the police helicopter, Captains Carl Bernardo and Willie Steyn and Sergeant Paul Steyn, were evacuated by air to hospital where they are receiving treatment and are all in a serious but 2008-07-04 Speeches & Press releases