The office of President Jacob Zuma, on 4 August 2011 received a letter from the Freedom Front Plus in which he is requested to appoint a judicial commission of inquiry into the allegations of bribes being paid by SAAB with the purchase of the Gripen fighter jets. SAAB acknowledged that bribes to the value of R24 million were paid to people in South Africa by their former South … [Read more...] about FF Plus asks Zuma for a Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Arms Deal Corruption
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Zuma and Museveni meet over continent’s issues
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma met with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to find ways of dealing with continental challenges. The meeting, held in Pretoria on Monday, aimed to look at how to push forward an African Union roadmap for Libya. The AU has devised a roadmap, which encourages an inclusive and consensual Libyan-owned and led transition, leading to the adoption … [Read more...] about Zuma and Museveni meet over continent’s issues
Lekgotla to assess progress on job creation, service delivery
Pretoria - Cabinet will today begin its annual mid-year lekgotla to review achievements and identify interventions needed to speed up progress on job creation and service delivery. Zuma, his Cabinet ministers and the premiers of the nine provinces, will gather at the Presidential Guest House in Pretoria from Tuesday to Friday to also deliberate on the implementation of the … [Read more...] about Lekgotla to assess progress on job creation, service delivery
South Africa and Tanzania take relations to new heights
Pretoria - Relations between South Africa and Tanzania are set to soar to higher levels following the signing of two bilateral agreements. The agreements signed on Wednesday afternoon are the Bi-National Commission (BNC) and the Agreement on Co-operation in the fields of Arts and Culture. "The signing of these instruments is a clear indication of our collective … [Read more...] about South Africa and Tanzania take relations to new heights
Zuma rolls out red carpet for Kikwete
Pretoria - Political issues affecting the continent, bilateral cooperation and economic relations will feature high on the agenda of discussions between President Jacob Zuma and his Tanzanian counterpart, President Jakaya Kikwete. Zuma has rolled out the red carpet for Kikwete, who will be treated to the religious ceremonial guard and a 21-gun salute in the flower-bedecked … [Read more...] about Zuma rolls out red carpet for Kikwete
