Johannesburg – President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans to ensure that the story of Liliesleaf Farm, where a group of political activists was arrested in 1963, is told in full for the benefit of current and future generations. Speaking at an award ceremony last night to remember the stalwarts, Zuma said the Liliesleaf Farm arrest was one of the important milestones … [Read more...] about Rivonia Trialists Honoured
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Zuma to welcome new heads of mission
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will on Tuesday receive letters of credence from Heads of Mission based in South Africa, his office said. The countries include Grenada, Kingdom of Belgium, Ethiopia, Korea, Iraq, Jamaica, Myanmar and Brazil. – BuaNews Related articles Zuma arrives in Libya for crunch talks (myza.co.za) Zuma to Promote Tourism (myza.co.za) Zuma off to … [Read more...] about Zuma to welcome new heads of mission
Support for Africa’s new State of South Sudan
Pretoria - Congratulatory remarks continued to pour in following the official declaration of South Sudan as an independent State on Saturday. President Jacob Zuma joined other African leaders in wishing the new country, which was formed in accordance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), well. "Today is a significant and most historic moment for … [Read more...] about Support for Africa’s new State of South Sudan
Poverty and a lack of resources hinder access to justice
Sandton – While South Africa has made significant strides in improving access to justice for its citizens, factors such as poverty, lack of education and resources, continued to hinder government from delivering on this constitutional right, says President Jacob Zuma. Addressing the Access to Justice Conference in Sandton on Friday, Zuma stressed that access to justice was a … [Read more...] about Poverty and a lack of resources hinder access to justice
Mthethwa speaks out on Maxwele case
Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says he is concerned about the Human Rights Commission's approach in the case of Cape Town student Chumani Maxwele, who was arrested for gesturing at a presidential convoy. (See: Maxwele Arrest for Flipping Zuma the Bird Not Legally Sound) The SAHRC has found that members of the Presidential Special Protection Unit violated Maxwele's … [Read more...] about Mthethwa speaks out on Maxwele case
