Press Statements for 2009
Resignation of Director-General of Policy Coordination and Advisory Services (PCAS) in The Presidency
The Director-General of the Policy Coordination and Advisory Services (PCAS) in the Presidency, Joel Netshitenzhe, has resigned following discussion and by mutual agreement with the Minister for the National Planning Commission, Trevor Manuel.20 October 2009
Application of Mr Shabir Shaik for Pardon
The Presidency received an application for pardon from Mr Shabir Shaik last year, on 24 April 2008.19 October 2009
President Zuma consolidates Cooperative Governance Efforts
CAPE TOWN - President Jacob Zuma, accompanied by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, will tomorrow meet with Executive Mayors and Mayors from all the country''s 283 municipalities, to discuss the strengthening of the local government sphere.19 October 2009
Celebration of a Decade of Department of Defence''s Involvement in International Peace Missions: 16 October 2009, Bloemfontein
On Friday, 16 October 2009, the country will unite in celebrating the decade of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) successful participation in international peace support operations. The colourful event to be held in Bloemfontein will amongst others, include the march past by a Batalion (1431) uniform members of the SANDF who will march through. The streets of Bloemfontein as well as a fly past. Involving Agusta and Oryx Helicopters.15 October 2009
President Zuma appoints four Constitutional Court judges
President Jacob Zuma has in accordance with section 174(4) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, appointed the following judges to the Constitutional Court:11 October 2009
President Jacob Zuma congratulates US President Barack Obama on Nobel Peace Prize
Pretoria- South African President Jacob Zuma has, today 10 October 2009, congratulated US President Barack Obama on being awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.10 October 2009
President Zuma meets Paulista Football Federation President on the sidelines of the State Visit to Brazil
Sao Paulo – President Jacob Zuma has today, 8 October 2009 met with the Paulista Football Federation, Dr. Marco Polo Del Nero as well as the Vice President of the Brazil Football Federation, Mr. Jose Maria Marin ahead of the State Visit to be hosted by President Lula da Silva in his honour.08 October 2009
Minister Naledi Pandor to act as
The Minister of Science and Technology Naledi Pandor will from today, 8 October 2009 (as at 24h00) act as President of the Republic until the 10 October 2009 while the President and Deputy President are out of the country on official working visits.08 October 2009
President Jacob Zuma, Joins Heads of State, FIFA, Footballers and 2010 FIFA World Cup Fans in Supporting 1GOAL: Education for All
Leaders pledge to work for a breakthrough on global education funding.07 October 2009
President Jacob Zuma to undertake State Visit to Brazil, 08-09 October 2009
Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma, accompanied by Mrs Zuma, will undertake a State Visit to the Republic of Brazil from 08-09 October 2009, President Zuma will be supported by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Maite Nkoana Mashabane, Minister of Sport and Recreation, Rev Makhenkesi Stofile, Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies and senior government officials.06 October 2009
