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Water resources management is everyone’s business: Fostering greater stakeholder cooperation

The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2013 the International Year of Water Co-operation. In Sub-Saharan Africa, where an estimated 330 million people do not have access to safe drinking...

SA: Paul Sebegoe: Address by the acting MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs, on the occasion of Budget Vote 09 of 2013/14, North West Province (16/05/2013)

SPEECH

Honourable Speaker, as I stand here today to give account on the state of affairs in Local Government and Traditional Affairs in the Province, I do so with the full conviction that the road to...

AfDB: Statement by the African Development Bank, regional multilateral development bank, Governors support a successful African Development Fund replenishment (15/05/2013)

STATEMENT

During this important meeting, many issues were raised concerning the impact the ADF is having in our countries and its role in the transformation of our economies. The Bank for instance, has...

SA: Hilda Msweli: Address by the Inkatha Freedom Party Spokesperson on Health, during the Health Department Budget Vote 2013/14 Debate, Parliament, Cape Town (15/04/2013)

SPEECH

"A long and healthy life for all South Africans" is a one of the outcomes that the health department aims to fulfil and we all desire to support such an ideal. But over the years it seems the...

The informal sector in South Africa: Women street traders in Durban – Part 1

CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE

The informal sector is a versatile and dynamic sector which includes a variety of economic activities. Durban is credited as being the first city in South Africa to develop a policy for street...

SA: Noxolo Kiviet: Address by the Eastern Cape Premier, during Local Governance Forum dialogue, East London ICC, Eastern Cape (09/05/2013)

SPEECH

The 53rd African National Congress Conference held on its centenary year in Mangaung last year, took feasible resolutions that are set to change the face of our country for the better. At the core...

SA moves ahead with big school-building plan amid questions on specifications

INFRASTRUCTURE

It has become evident that most school infrastructure in South Africa is in dire need of a facelift, and to ensure that learners are schooled in a proper learning environment, the Presidential...

SA: Sylvia Lucas: Address by the Acting Premier of the Northern Cape Province, on commencement of role of Premier, Northern Cape Provincial Legislature, Kimberley (30/04/2013)

SPEECH

Today, I humbly assume with solemn duty and service the highest office of government of the Northern Cape Province as Acting Premier. I feel extremely honoured and overwhelmed for the confidence...

Rising state wage bill might crowd-out critical public services

DNA ECONOMICS

The recent economic downturn has been a contributing factor to the anaemic economic growth rate experienced in South Africa. Consequently, the government has had to increase the country’s debt...

SA: Jacob Zuma: Address by the President of South Africa, at the Freedom Day celebrations, Union Buildings, Pretoria (27/04/2013)

SPEECH

Molweni, dumelang, sanibonani, good day to you all! We have come together to celebrate the most important day on the calendar of our young nation. On this day, we look back with pride as a nation...

GCIS: Statement by Phumla Williams, Government Communication and Information System Acting CEO, condemns violent service delivery protests (22/04/2013)

STATEMENT

Acting GCIS CEO, Phumla Williams has condemned in strongest terms possible violence and destruction of properties by members of Elias Motsoaledi community, in Soweto, during the recent service...

IFP: Statement by Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa, IFP Women's Brigade Chairperson, on the ANC's interference in the Northern KwaZulu Natal by-elections (08/04/2013)

STATEMENT

The IFP has confirmed that the ANC is transporting people from other wards around Mkhanyakude, Northern KwaZulu Natal to register for a by-election in Ward 04 in Jozini, scheduled for May 22.

SA: Statement by Helen Zille, DA Leader, on the town of Sterkspruit (05/04/2013)

STATEMENT

It is good to be here in Sterkspruit with you today. You invited me to come and see for myself what is happening here. It is a long trip to get here, but that is no reason to forget that...

SA: Jacob Zuma: Address by the President of South Africa, to the ANC BRICS Colloquium, Coastlands Hotel, Umhlanga, Durban (25/03/2013)

SPEECH

We meet on the eve of the historic BRICS summit which meets on South African soil for the first time. We are truly proud to be hosting our partners and look forward to a very fruitful summit....

DA: Statement by Patricia Kopane, DA Leader in the Free State, on inadequate toilet facilities for Viljoenskroon residents (24/03/2013)

STATEMENT

The Democratic Alliance has requested the Human Rights Commission (HRC) to investigate more incidents of houses without toilets in Viljoenskroon. The DA has found that a newly developed housing...

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