Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has extended condolences to the people of Zambia following the death of their former President Frederick Chiluba. Chiluba died on Saturday, 18 June. Zuma said the hearts and prayers of South Africans were with the Chiluba family, as well as the government and people of Zambia while they dealt with the loss of their son and leader. "On … [Read more...] about Zuma extends condolences over Chiluba’s passing
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Zuma to lead delegation to DRC
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will next week lead a delegation to the 7th session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Zuma will be accompanied by a number of ministers and deputy ministers for the summit in Lubumbashi on 21 June. During the session, the heads of state are expected to review progress on the … [Read more...] about Zuma to lead delegation to DRC
Provide government’s view too, Zuma tells media
Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma today called on the media to provide space for the government to get its message out, even if media owners disagreed with the views expressed. Addressing the National Assembly in a reply to his Budget Vote, Zuma pointed to an article in today's Cape Times, where he said readers had not been given an opportunity to know fully what was said in … [Read more...] about Provide government’s view too, Zuma tells media
Zuma weighs in on NATO bombings in Libya
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has spoken out against what he termed the "misuse of the good intentions in Resolution 1973", which was put in place as a means of dealing with the Libyan conflict. Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, Zuma said the events in Libya have "re-emphasised the urgency for the full operationalisation, without delay, of the African Peace and Security … [Read more...] about Zuma weighs in on NATO bombings in Libya
New dawn for SA elections
Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma has announced a new departure in South African politics, saying that in future, national, provincial and local government elections would be held at the same time. The President announced this and several other important matters in the National Assembly on Tuesday during his Budget Vote debate. Zuma said the recent local elections had been … [Read more...] about New dawn for SA elections
