Cabinet
Cabinet optimistic that Mboweni's budget will get economy back on track
Cabinet described it as a roadmap to stabilise debt and was optimistic it would get the economy back on track.
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Cabinet defers decision to adjust level 3 lockdown rules to next week
In its latest meeting, Cabinet received an updated report from the national coronavirus command council on the recommendations.
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Cabinet vows to pay special attention to COVID-19 'hotspots'
Cabinet held a virtual meeting on Wednesday where members were briefed on the outcome of consultations undertaken by President Cyril Ramaphosa with various civil society organisations.
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COVID-19 socio-economic recovery plan top of agenda at Cabinet meeting
It's day 25 of the national lockdown and there are concerns that the president could once again extend the home confinement period as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to rise.
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Cabinet wants more time to finalise post-COVID-19 recovery plan
Cabinet met on Wednesday to discuss its approach to the socioeconomic recovery plan as directed by President Cyril Ramaphosa two weeks ago.
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Mthembu: Cabinet to reach finality on e-tolls in new year
Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu said that Cabinet discussed the matter at length during its meeting on Friday but that there was no final decision taken.
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Cabinet approves combating drugs, national childcare policies among others
Cabinet gave the thumbs up to the national drug master plan which outlines strategies to combat the abuse of drugs in the country.
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Cabinet calls on South Africans to rally behind plan to rescue Eskom
The plans, which included the implementation of the unbundling programme, were contained in a paper which was launched by Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan this week.
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Cabinet calls for more consultation before deciding on fate of e-tolls
Four months ago, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed a task team to come up with a solution for the controversial e-tolls system in Gauteng as the majority of motorists were refusing to pay their bills.
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Cabinet welcomes Mboweni's plan to deal with public spending
Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu said government was optimistic that if South Africans bought into the commitments detailed in the plans, the country’s economy would grow.
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Mkhwebane frustrated by state organs ignoring her reports
The Public Protector on Friday briefed Parliament’s justice and correctional services committee about her office’s annual performance.
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Cabinet discussed Mboweni's economic growth paper - Mthembu
Minister Jackson Mthembu said the document, which had been criticised by some in the ANC alliance, only came before Cabinet this week to give interested parties an opportunity to make inputs.
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Cabinet calls for maximum sentences to be imposed on GBV perpetrators
Cabinet stated it joined the nation in mourning the killing, rape and abuse of women by men that continue to plague the country.
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Women abuse: Death penalty can be discussed by Cabinet, says Justice Minister
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola was asked on Tuesday whether government was open to a referendum on whether the death penalty should be reinstated for violent crimes against women.
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Government will not approach IMF for bailout, says Mthembu
Several commentators and leading business people warned that South Africa could be forced to go to the IMF with a begging bowl unless drastic measures were taken to address the economic crisis.
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Mthembu: South Africans must stop selling themselves short
Cabinet said that South Africa was still an attractive investment destination and has welcomed increased interest by prospective investors.
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Minister Mthembu concerned about state of municipal finances
While Cabinet has yet to deal with the Auditor-General’s report, Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu said its findings were worrying.
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OPINION: Cabinet picks show Ramaphosa & allies believe they’re firmly in control
The Cabinet signals to the Zuma faction that the Ramaphosa group believes their star is waning and that they are not strong enough to turn the tide.
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