Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says the global phenomenon of climate change cannot be tackled without an agreement that includes finance, technology and capacity building. "An agreement that does not address the necessary means of implementation - finance, technology and capacity building - will not be equitable," said Zuma at the informal ministerial consultations on COP … [Read more...] about Funding vital to tackle climate change
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Russian crash victims – SA sends condolences
Pretoria - As condolences continued to pour in for the families of the Russian hockey players who died in a plane crash, President Jacob Zuma has also expressed his sadness on behalf of the people of South Africa. He said he had learnt with "profound sadness" the news of the crash of a Russian jet carrying a top ice hockey Team. The crash is reported to have claimed the … [Read more...] about Russian crash victims – SA sends condolences
Zuma wishes Muslims happy Eid ul-Fitr
Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has wished the Muslim community a happy Eid ul-Fitr. Extending well wishes on behalf of government and all South Africans, Zuma said: "May you have a peaceful and joyous day with your family, friends and may the coming year be filled with success, prosperity and harmony." He noted that the Muslim community was celebrating the end of Ramadan … [Read more...] about Zuma wishes Muslims happy Eid ul-Fitr
Presidential Send off For World Cup Springboks
The Springboks carried the hopes of 50 million South Africans on their shoulders, State President Jacob Zuma, told the 30-man squad and management during the team’s official send off to the Rugby World Cup at the President’s Guest House in Pretoria on Monday. President Zuma and the minister of Sport and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula, wished the team well for the seven week … [Read more...] about Presidential Send off For World Cup Springboks
Zuma to mark Census countdown
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will on Monday launch the 50 day countdown to the national census, the Presidency said. Zuma will address a media together with National Planning Minister Trevor Manuel, said a statement. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has launched a dress rehearsal for Census 2011, calling on all South Africans to get ready to participate in the third … [Read more...] about Zuma to mark Census countdown
