Speeches for 2011
Address by Minister Trevor Manuel to the 2011 Consumer Rights Forum, Gallagher Convention Centre
Thank you for the invitation to address you here today. I want to take the unusual step to talk politics with you today – of course, this is a very unusual step for a person who has been a Member of Parliament for the past 17 ˝ years, but as with consumer affairs, life is full of surprises.03 November 2011
Address by Minister Trevor Manuel to the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards, Johannesburg
Having accepted your kind invitation to be here this evening, I should submit my resignation as Minister responsible for planning forthwith. The idea that I could be in Parliament for the tabling of the MTBPS this afternoon, rush here for this event and be back in the Cabinet Room by 08h30 tomorrow, without either a private jet or blue lights speaks to the kind of calamity that should be avoided by serious planners.25 October 2011
Statement to Parliament by Minister Trevor A Manuel on Census 2011
Census 2011, that now-once-in-a-decade event is upon us. The countdown has begun in earnest; Census 2011 is a mere 20 days away!20 September 2011
Address by Minister Trevor A Manuel to consultative seminar on the role of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures in attaining the MDGS, Parliament, Cape Town
Permit me to thank the organising committee most sincerely for both the initiative to convene this conference and also for the opportunity to share some thoughts with you.05 September 2011
Address by Minister Trevor Manuel to SALGA National Conference, International Convention Centre, Durban
I want to express the sincere appreciation of the Presidency for the opportunity to address this august gathering. President Zuma has asked me to convey his sincerest apologies since his schedule of international engagements has prevented him from meeting his obligations to SALGA. I know that he will take our best wishes and feelings of empathy to the Norwegian people, who are still battling to overcome the effects of that deep man-made tragedy that befell them just 5 weeks ago.30 August 2011
Address by Minister Trevor Manuel on motion of condolences for Kader Asmal, National Assembly
Thank you for the opportunity to share with you in paying homage to Kader Asmal, one who was truly distinguished amongst us by the quality of his service as a Member of Parliament. I also want to thank you Mr Speaker, and all the members of the programming committee for the prompt convening of this occasion. May I also take the liberty, on behalf of the Asmal family, to express sincere appreciation for the wonderful tributes by speakers from all the parties who spoke on this motion.23 June 2011
Address by the Minister in The Presidency: National Planning Commission Trevor Manuel, on the occasion of the Budget Vote Debate of The Presidency
Last week, the National Planning Commission (NPC) released its diagnostic report, launching a period of public engagement aimed at uniting all South Africans in a process that develops solutions to our critical challenges.14 June 2011
Speech by Minister in The Presidency and Chairperson of the National Planning Commission, Trevor Manuel, in the National Assembly on the launch of the Diagnostic Document
This House has just acknowledged the remarkable lifelong contribution of Mama Albertina Sisulu, one of its most distinguished former members.09 June 2011
Comments by Minister Trevor Manuel at Regional Food and Water Security Workshop, DBSA
The National Planning Commission recently hosted a seminar on economic development with the lead input given by Justin Yifu Lin, The Chief Economist at the World Bank.23 May 2011
Address by Minister Trevor Manuel on Financing Business Innovation for Africa’s Development
Thank you for the background note prepared for this Dialogue. It starts off by referring to the challenge to attain the Millennium Development Goals and the role of the private sector in alleviating poverty.05 May 2011
