State of the Continent Media Briefing by the AU Commission Chairperson, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma: The African Union Commission Chairperson, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will host the State of the Continent media briefing on the 19 December 2016, in Durban. Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will address the media for the last time as the Chair of the African Union Commission and give media an opportunity to engage with her as she concludes her four year tenure. Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will be … [Read more...] about State of the Continent Media Briefing by the AU Commission Chairperson, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma
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President Jacob Zuma to Lead National Reconciliation Day Celebrations in Zeerust
President Jacob Zuma to Lead National Reconciliation Day Celebrations in Zeerust: President Jacob Zuma will lead the celebrations of National Reconciliation on 16 December 2016 in Zeerust, North West province. This year’s commemoration builds on the 60th anniversary of the women’s march to the Union Buildings in 1956. It commemorates the bravery of women in 1957 in Zeerust, who revolted against passes in the villages of Dinokana, Lekgopung, and Motswedi villages. They refused to … [Read more...] about President Jacob Zuma to Lead National Reconciliation Day Celebrations in Zeerust
President Zuma Thanks Special Envoys
President Zuma Thanks Special Envoys: President Jacob Zuma has extended his gratitude to the two special envoys to the Middle East Peace Process who have concluded their term, Dr Zola Skweyiya and Mr Aziz Pahad. The two envoys were appointed in 2014, at the height of the Gaza War, as part of South Africa’s contribution to the international diplomatic efforts towards the resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The Special Envoys were engaged in several rounds of … [Read more...] about President Zuma Thanks Special Envoys
President Zuma sends condolences to Nigeria and Egypt
President Zuma sends condolences to Nigeria and Egypt: President Jacob Zuma has today, Sunday, 11 December 2016, on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, extended the country’s deepest condolences to Nigeria and Egypt following tragedies that occurred this weekend at churches in these two fellow African countries. On Saturday, 10 December 2016, a church roof collapsed during a service at the evangelical Reigners Bible Ministry in Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom … [Read more...] about President Zuma sends condolences to Nigeria and Egypt
President Zuma Accepts the Annual Remuneration Recommendations for Public Office Bearers
President Zuma Accepts the Annual Remuneration Recommendations for Public Office Bearers: President Jacob Zuma has accepted the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers recommendations for the adjustment of Public Office Bearers annual remuneration for the 2016/2017 financial year. The Commission recommended that there would be no adjustment (0 %) to the remuneration of following Public Office Bearers: All members of the National Executive (the President, … [Read more...] about President Zuma Accepts the Annual Remuneration Recommendations for Public Office Bearers
President Zuma congratulates team South Africa for maintaining sovereign rating status
President Zuma congratulates team South Africa for maintaining sovereign rating status: President Jacob Zuma has congratulated government, business, labour and all South Africans after three major credit rating agencies kept South Africa’s sovereign debt credit rating status above junk status. “We congratulate Team South Africa particularly government, business and labour for ensuring that the country’s sovereign debt credit rating status is not downgraded to junk … [Read more...] about President Zuma congratulates team South Africa for maintaining sovereign rating status
President Zuma to Host President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan
President Zuma to Host President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan: President Jacob Zuma will tomorrow, 02 December 2016, host his South Sudanese counterpart, His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan in Pretoria. The two Heads of State are expected to review bilateral cooperation between their two countries as well as the latest regional political and security developments on the continent.Distributed by APO on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The … [Read more...] about President Zuma to Host President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan
President Zuma sends condolences to Cuba following former President Castro’s death
President Zuma sends condolences to Cuba following former President Castro's death: The President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Jacob Zuma, has on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, conveyed a message of condolences to the government and the people of Cuba, following the passing on of former President Fidel Castro. President Zuma said Castro, who died aged 90, led the Cuban Revolution and dedicated his entire life not only to the freedom of the … [Read more...] about President Zuma sends condolences to Cuba following former President Castro’s death
Uitenhage in the news: Former Mandel Bay mayor lashes out at Zuma
Former Mandel Bay mayor lashes out at Zuma: The Nelson Mandela Bay metro, which comprises the port city of Port Elizabeth, the industrial town of Uitenhage and Despatch, fell under a DA-led coalition after the municipal elections in August. Faku was elected as the first black mayor of Port Elizabeth ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Return of the death penalty mooted: He gave an example of a murder case in Port Elizabeth where a Uitenhage teacher Jayde Panayiotou was murdered allegedly by … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Former Mandel Bay mayor lashes out at Zuma
President Zuma assures the Communities Affected by Floods that all Three Spheres of Government will work together to provide Support and Assistance
President Zuma assures the Communities Affected by Floods that all Three Spheres of Government will work together to provide Support and Assistance: President Jacob Zuma has this afternoon assured the communities affected by floods that government will provide support and assistance. The President today visited Alexandra Township in Johannesburg to monitor the situation and assess the damage in the area following recent disastrous floods that caused damage to property and loss of life. … [Read more...] about President Zuma assures the Communities Affected by Floods that all Three Spheres of Government will work together to provide Support and Assistance
President Zuma to visit Floods Victims in Alexandra Township
President Zuma to visit Floods Victims in Alexandra Township: President Jacob Zuma will on Tuesday, 15 November 2016, visit victims of recent devastating floods in Alexandra Township, in Johannesburg, including the family of three year-old Everite Chauke who went missing tragically due to recent heavy floods. The details of the visit to Alexandra are as follows: Date: Tuesday, 15 November 2016 Time: 12h00 Venue: Stjwetla Informal Settlement, Alexandra Township, Johannesburg Members … [Read more...] about President Zuma to visit Floods Victims in Alexandra Township
Grahamstown in the news: Xhosa King?s call to Zuma down
Xhosa King?s call to Zuma down: AmaXhosa King, Mpendulo Zwelonke Sigcawu took a gathering at the Grahamstown City hall by surprise this week when he made an unexpected call for President Jacob Zuma to step down as the President of the country, linking him to the collapse of the ANC. Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Comedy On A Roll: Carl has been featured on Comedy Central, headlined the Jive Funny Festival, played on stages across the country, and recently did his one man show - The Bloem … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Xhosa King?s call to Zuma down
President Zuma to host President Lt General Seretse Khama Ian Khama of Botswana
President Zuma to host President Lt General Seretse Khama Ian Khama of Botswana: South Africa and Botswana will deepen their economic cooperation as President Jacob Zuma tomorrow, 11 November 2016, hosts his Botswana counterpart, His Excellency President Lt General Seretse Khama Ian Khama on the occasion of the 3rd Session of the Botswana-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Pretoria. South Africa and Botswana cooperate in a variety of area including among others, transport, trade and … [Read more...] about President Zuma to host President Lt General Seretse Khama Ian Khama of Botswana
President Zuma concludes a Successful Working Visit to Ethiopia
President Zuma concludes a Successful Working Visit to Ethiopia: President Jacob Zuma has returned to South Africa after concluding a successful Working Visit to Addis Ababa, in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia where he attended the African Union (AU) High Level Committee on Libya meeting to review and discuss the peace and security situation in Libya. President Zuma has characterized the meeting as very productive and positive, as it discussed and agreed on a number of issues … [Read more...] about President Zuma concludes a Successful Working Visit to Ethiopia
President Zuma sends condolences to the Government and people of Cameroon following the tragic train accident between Yaounde and Douala
President Zuma sends condolences to the Government and people of Cameroon following the tragic train accident between Yaounde and Douala: President Zuma has today, 24 October 2016, on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, extended the country’s deepest condolences to the people of the Republic of Cameroon following the tragic train accident between Yaounde and Douala on Friday, 21 October 2016, which has left 79 people dead and hundreds injured. The South African … [Read more...] about President Zuma sends condolences to the Government and people of Cameroon following the tragic train accident between Yaounde and Douala
