Press Statements for 2010
President Zuma arrives in Maputo
President Zuma arrived in Mozambique today, 14 January 2010 for the Inauguration of President-Elect Mr Armando Emillo Guebuza. The President is accompanied by Minister of International Relations and Corporation, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane and senior Government officials.14 January 2010
Statement of condolence by President Jacob Zuma on the earthquake in Haiti
Pretoria – President Jacob G. Zuma said in a statement: “The Government and the people of the Republic of South Africa wish to convey to His Excellency Mr. Rene Garcia Préval, President of the Republic of Haiti, the Government and the people of the Republic of Haiti our deepest sympathy and condolences following the disastrous earthquake that struck Southern Haiti near the capital of Port-au-Prince on Tuesday, 12 January 2010.13 January 2010
President Jacob Zuma to attend Mozambique President elect inauguration
Pretoria – South African President Jacob Zuma supported by Minister of International Relations and cooperation, Ms Maite Nkoana Mashabane will attend the Inauguration ceremony of the President-elect Mr Armando Emilo Guebuza in Maputo, Mozambique. Thus, the participation of President Zuma and Minister Nkoana – Mashabane at the Inauguration ceremony will further strengthen the African Agenda as well as give concrete expression to regional cooperation.11 January 2010
President Zuma arrives in Angola to attend AFCON
President Jacob Zuma has arrived in Luanda, Angola today, 10 January 2010, to attend the opening of the African Cup of Nations.10 January 2010
Further clarity on Presidential pardons
The Presidency wishes to clarify that President Jacob Zuma has not at this stage looked at, or considered any of the 300 current applications for pardons that have been brought to The Presidency by the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development.10 January 2010
President Jacob Zuma to attend Africa Cup of Nations opening ceremony
President Jacob Zuma will attend the Africa Cup of Nations opening ceremony on the 10th of January 2010 in Luanda, Angola.07 January 2010
Process regarding presidential pardons
The Presidency has noted the media reports and commentary relating to possible presidential pardons.06 January 2010
Clarity on the spouses of the President
The Presidency has noted media reports and speculation following the wedding of President Jacob Zuma to Ms Tobeka Madiba-Zuma and wishes to clarify a few points.06 January 2010
Message by President Jacob Zuma on the passing of Mike Louw
We learnt with great sadness of the passing on of Mr Mike Louw, former head of the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and later of the South African Secret Service (SASS).04 January 2010
