As we move towards the 2006 World Cup in Germany, we all need to ensure that our pronouncements are based on fact, help constructively to deal with any problems that may arise, and assist in engendering confidence in our country and the continent. |
Cabinet noted the sterling work done by the South African Revenue Service in surpassing targets for revenue collection in the financial year just ended. |
Government calls on all South Africans, especially in the Western Cape, to co-operate with the energy authorities in implementing immediate measures aimed at preventing load shedding. |
I suppose it [the loan amount] would be impacted by the amount that they have paid to the IMF. |
It is not something that we would consider an imminent threat or danger, but we have to be vigilant. No country would want to be seen as a base for terrorism. |
More critically, the statements that we make can get picked up internationally (and) then feed to the kind of perceptions that South Africa and Africa are incapable of hosting an important international event like this. |
Overwhelming evidence, supported by independent expert testimony, points to the fact that the 'emails' and chat room conversations were patently fraudulent. |
Since the IMF meeting there has been no contact to my knowledge. |
We expect security agencies to properly follow up and ensure that the law takes its course. |
We wish to caution against actions that have the effect of breaking our country's laws, undermining the work of security agencies, and denigrating the offices of institutions of our democracy, including The Presidency. |