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Statement on the Cabinet meeting held on 27 February 2019 at Tuynhuys in Cape Town

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… Cabinet welcomes the  Mzimvubu Water Project’s advanced infrastructure at Esiqhungqwini village in Tsolo, situated in … has also noted that the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and … strategic maritime infrastructure projects considered as critical in the positioning South Africa as an Internation …

Full Speech: State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa

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… and every initiative.  While there is a broad range of critical work being done across government, this evening I … supporting 57 municipalities, where over 10,000 municipal infrastructure projects are being implemented.  The focus we … specialised units such as the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Units and improving our …

Holistic approach needed to stamp out Femicide

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… of judgment and control of emotions - would be another critical intervention that the country would need to try out. … of gender-based violence. The SAPS’ Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Units also focuses on victim … operate at their full potential. The lack of the required infrastructure and staff shortages are some of the challenges …

Government working tirelessly to address housing backlog

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… elements, namely: spatial integration, housing and infrastructure and economic development. Human Settlements has identified four critical areas that require urgent attention in order to … finance in respect of home loans;   The Housing Consumers Protection Measures Amendment Bill, which will repeal the …

2017 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement

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… our society, and for all who live in it. It was absolutely critical for Vision 2030 to use as a starting point the … respectively in 2017 due to strong domestic demand and infrastructure investment. Our firms are in a great position … others, set asides in the allocation of contracts for the protection or advancement designated groups, including …

New policies to make police a force to be reckoned with

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… bills will also be tabled in Parliament. These include the Critical Infrastructure Protection Bill, which seeks to repeal the National Key …

Race to secure safe water for all

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… economy, whereby economic development is balanced with the protection of natural resources and environmental … to support the achievement of target 6.3 goal, which is critical for achieving the entire Agenda. Realising water … developmental pathway through, amongst others, water infrastructure investments, valuing water, catalysing change, …

State of the Nation Address 2017: Full speech

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… areas such as science and technology; Water and sanitation Infrastructure; Transport Infrastructure; and Broadband … the provision of treatment and prevention services is also critical. The Department of Social Development is building … some of the most vulnerable members of society, who need protection from the state itself and society as a whole. I …

2016 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement

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… for post-school education, health services and social protection. Infrastructure investment, mainly in energy, transport and … of the institutions of the public service is also critical.  Following a 20 per cent increase in government …

Nine-Point Plan

… vehicles and building and construction. In the 645 infrastructure projects across the country valued at R3.6 … studies for the eight new SEZs. The Promotion and Protection of Investment Bill, which is aimed at clarifying … Districts. Meanwhile, government has identified water as a critical resource for economic development and work continues …

Moves afoot to remove 'apartheid law'

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… lead to the identification of what exactly qualifies as critical infrastructure or the so-called national key points. In a … in the laws that govern the identification and protection of South Africa’s critical infrastructure, Cabinet …

Minister Nhlanhla Nene: 2015 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement

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… with Africa and the wider Southern Africa region is a critical element in our growth and development strategy. … integration means practical collaboration in building infrastructure, investment promotion and growing trade … for the largest share of spending. Health services, social protection, infrastructure investment and support for job …

State of the Nation Address by President Jacob G Zuma

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… reform and boosting the role of state owned companies, ICT infrastructure or broadband roll out, water, sanitation and … of the Freedom Charter, land has become one of the most critical factors in achieving redress for the wrongs of the … women and children. The SAPS Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Investigation Unit has secured …

"Partnership crucial in forging way to growth"

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… economy are holding South Africa back. These include infrastructure bottlenecks, weaknesses in the delivery of … and community amenities, health, education, and social protection) in real terms. Social assistance pays directly to … deficit limit the scope for macro-economic policy. The critical issue now is the structural transformation of the …

MEDIUM-TERM STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 2014 - 2019

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… Many of the proposals in the NDP related to developing infrastructure are also already in various stages of … Review document links our spending programmes to the critical actions identified in the NDP. The MTSF is intended … behaviour in the public service.  8. Improving social protection In order to implement the commitment in the NDP to …

State of the Nation Address by President Jacob Zuma

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… labour relations environment on the economy, it is critical for social partners to meet and deliberate on the … we will continue to implement the successful National Infrastructure Plan, under the supervision of the … of the Financial Disclosure Framework, strengthened protection of whistle-blowers, and the provision of technical …

2014 Budget Speech

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… in competitiveness require further investment in infrastructure and a range of microeconomic reforms. The … As is emphasised in the NDP, improvements in education are critical. Dashen Shivambu from Polokwane was one of many who … under the guidance of Minister Davies, a new Promotion and Protection of Investment Bill has been released for public …

All eyes on President Zuma ahead of SONA

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… his term was notably centred on job creation and economic infrastructure development. He came in at a time when the … would address the elimination of poverty and inequality as critical points that must be attended to. Zuma used this … sector across all provinces. The Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Units had secured over 363 …

ECD key to sustained development: Dlamini

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… to South Africa’s long-term development and views ECD as critical for ensuring that children are able to reach their … ECD services, coupled with other challenges such as poor infrastructure, posed a serious challenge.  “This calls for a … the common good of our children. Their survival, care and protection is a national priority. This is an important …

National Key Points Act review underway - Mthethwa

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… communication, financial, land administration as well as critical research facilities. In its interim report, the … and protect what has been broadly defined as critical infrastructure.  “This increased focus and attention has been … of Police to set minimum standards of security and protection, including physical resources standards for the …