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Archived 27/02/2012

1	Address by Deputy President Kgalame Motlanthe during the World Aids Day, Gert Sibande District, Mpumalanga, ...Read more , Archived 10 December 2010
2	According to the 2010 UNAids Report on the global Aids epidemic, SA has decreased its rate of new HIV infections in the country by more than a third over the past 10 years, 10 December 2010...Read more, archived 10 December 2010
3	Strengths and convictions; The life and times of the South African Nobel Peace laureates Albert Luthuli, Desmond Tutu, FW de Klerk and Nelson Mandela...Read more Archived 5 January 2011
4	South Africa on 1 January 2011 began its second term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the period 2011 and 2012. South Africa will serve alongside the Permanent Five members, China, France, the Russian Federation, United Kingdom and United States and elected members Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Colombia, Gabon, Germany, India, Lebanon, Nigeria and Portugal,,,Read more Archived 14 January 2011
5	South Africa's invitation by BRIC (Brazil, Russian Federation, India, China) to join the bloc as a full member will propel the country to new heights, say experts. It is expected that South Africa will be accepted formally as a new BRIC member at these emerging powers' next summit in April 201l,,,Read more, Archived 26 January 2011
6	Almost 5 000 recruits officially began their training to become police officers at nine colleges around the country on Monday...Read more, Archived 14 February 2011.
7	The South African Government welcomes the decision by President Hosni Mubarak to resign as President of Egypt. The latest events in Egypt represent a victory of the will of the people and marks the dawn of a new era of democracy in Egypt...Read more Archived 22 February 2011
8	The South African Government notes the statement made by the former President of Madagascar, Mr Marc Ravalomanana stating his intent to return to Madagascar on 19 February 2011...Read more Archived 22 February 2011
9	The Government of South Africa notes with grave concern the reports of numerous civilian deaths following anti-government protests in Libya. The Government of South Africa continues to monitor the situation with interest and calls on all parties involved to exercise restraint in order to prevent further loss of life...Read more, Archived 7 March 2011
10	The President of the Republic of South Africa, HE Mr. Jacob G. Zuma, has today, Friday, 11 March 2011, on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, extended the country’s deepest condolences to the Government and the people of Japan following the massive earthquake and Tsunami that struck parts of Japan...Read more Archived 22 March 2011.
11	President Jacob Zuma and Government of South Africa express their condolences at the news of the earthquake that has caused loss of human life and substantial damage to properties and infrastructure in Christchurch, on 22 February 2011...Read more Archived 5 May 20011
12	State of the Nation Address by President Jacob Zuma Dumelang, good evening, goeie naand, molweni, thobela, Thank you Honourable Speaker of the National Assembly and the Honourable Chairperson of the NCOP, for this opportunity to share with fellow South Africans and international guests our review and programme of action for this year...Read more Archived 05 May 2011
13	Media statement on the resignation of President Mubarak The South African Government welcomes the decision by President Hosni Mubarak to resign as President of Egypt. The latest events in Egypt represent a victory of the will of the people...Read more Archived 05 May 2011
14	On Saturday 15 January 2011, the people of Southern Sudan concluded their historical week-long referendum in which they voted on whether they will remain as part of a united Sudan or form a new independent state...Read more Archived 05 May 2011
15	Johannesburg - Fitch Ratings has revised the outlooks for Eskom and Transnet's long-term issuer default ratings (IDR) to stable from negative, following the revision to South Africa's sovereign ratings...Read more, archived 05 May 2011
16	CAPE TOWN RATED SECOND BEST BEACH CITY IN THE WORLD Good-Looking, fun-loving, sporty and sociable. That’s Cape Town in a nutshell, according to a leading travel guide...Read more Archived 05 May 2011
17	SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT: KADER ASMAL DIES ANC stalwart Kader Asmal has died of a heart attack. Party secretary general Gwede Mantashe said Luthuli House has received confirmation of the former education minister's death from the organisation's Western Cape office. Asmal was minister of water affairs and forestry from 1994, a member of the ANC's national executive committee, and education minister from 1999...Read More Archived 19/11/2011
18	SOUTH ARICA WELCOMES AND SUPPORTS THE UNSC RESOLUTION ON COTE D'IVOIRE South Africa remains deeply concerned at the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in Côte d’Ivoire, this sisterly country which has always been the beacon of stability and prosperity in Africa...Read more Archived on 19/07/2011
19	SOUTH AFRICA WELCOMES AND SUPPORT THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL'S RESOLUTION ON NO FLY ZONE IN LIBYA South Africa is deeply concerned about the deteriorating political and humanitarian situation in Libya; which is fast becoming a full blown civil war. It is our hope that this situation will be resolved in a peaceful manner in accordance with the will of the Libyan people...Read more Archived on 19/07/2011
20	THE SOUTH ARICAN GOVERNMENT STATEMENT ON THE KILLING OF MR OSAMA BIN LADEN The Government of the Republic of South Africa has noted the news of the passing on of Mr Osama bin Laden as announced during the early hours of today, Monday 2 May 2011...Read more Archived 19/07/2011
21	THE SOUTH ARICAN GOVERNMENT STATEMENT ON DEVELOPMENTS IN LIBYA The Government of the Republic of South Africa has noted with great concern the recent developments in Libya – including the killing of the son and grandchildren of the Leader of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Col Muammar Gaddafi...Read more Archived 19/07/2011
22	SPECIAL MEDIA REPORT: KADER ASMAL DIES ANC stalwart Kader Asmal has died of a heart attack. Party secretary general Gwede Mantashe said Luthuli House has received confirmation of the former education minister's death from the organisation's Western Cape office. Asmal was minister of water affairs and forestry from 1994, a member of the ANC's national executive committee, and education minister from 1999...Read more Archived 08/08/2011
23	THE SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT RESPECTS THE DALAI LAMA'S PERSONAL DECISION TO CANCEL THE TRIP The South African government respects the Dalai Lama’s personal decision to cancel the trip. We have also noted the reports and enquiries with regards to the Visa application process itself. A Visa application in any country is subjected to the normal due process and the outcome is communicated to the applicant. The same principle applies in this case...Read more Archived 27/02/2012
24	SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM LEAVES ORDINARY BEHIND South African Tourism today launches My Mission South Africa - a nationwide campaign that will track four UK personalities on extraordinary South African holidays, where they will share their exciting experiences in this beautiful and friendly holiday destination! In addition, four lucky couples will have the chance to win their chosen celebrity’s mission and spend a day with them in South Africa...Read more Archived 27/02/2012
25	MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT ZUMA TO FORMER PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 93RD BIRTHDAY rom the moment Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela strode out of prison on the 11th of February 1990, we knew that South Africa would be a different place. People across the globe were mesmerized by his wisdom, humility, patriotism and his capacity to forgive...Read more Archived 27/02/2012
26	PRESIDENT ZUMA TO RECEIVE PRIME MINISTER CAMERON The central thrust of the Working Visit by Prime Minister Cameron to South Africa is to explore commercial opportunities and to see how best to support the Africa Free Trade Initiative. Furthermore, the Visit will afford the British Prime Minister and the South African President with an opportunity to craft a mutual beneficial strategy that will ensure SA and the UK work together at national, regional and international levels in various fields, key amongst which will be sustainable development; peace and security; good governance and other socio-economic issue...Read more Archived 27/02/2012
27	THE SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT STATEMENT ON THE PASSING ON OF FORMER PRESIDENT FREDERICK CHILUBA OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA It is with great shock and sadness to learn of the passing on of former President of the Republic of Zambia, HE Frederick Chiluba, today 18 June 2011...Read more Archived 27/02/2012
28	STATEMENT BY THE INCOMING COP17/CMP7 PRESIDENT AS THE WORLD PREPARES FOR DURBAN NEGOTIATIONS As the incoming COP President, South Africa is represented at the June Sessions of the UNFCCC taking place in Bonn, 6-17 June 2011, by the Ambassador at Large for Climate Change, Ambassador Nozipho Mxakato-Diseko...Read more Archived 27/02/2012

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