Press Review
12. May 2009
Rating agencies give Zuma benefit of doubt on policy
INTERNATIONAL rating agencies say it is too early to gauge whether SA’s new Cabinet will usher in significant shifts in economic policy, but for now they assume the new leaders will remain...
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11. May 2009
Mauritius joins the 2010 World Cup accommodation line-up
MAURITIUS has joined the 2010 World Cup Tour Operator Programme as a provider of top-line accommodation for visiting fans. The island nation is the latest country in the region to provide...
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11. May 2009
Statement by President Jacob Zuma on the appointment of the new cabinet
Read the Statement by President Jacob Zuma on the occasion of the appointment of the new cabinet, 10 May 2009 at The Union Buildings. Statement by President Jacob Zuma on the appointment of...
|+| [more]FIFA World Cup 2010, Economy, Press Review
08. May 2009
2010 to give SA a $2.5bn boost
The 2010 Fifa World Cup is to inject an additional R21.3-billion (US$2.52-billion) into South Africa's gross domestic product (GDP), according to research by the Department of Environmental Affairs...
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08. May 2009
Strict security for inauguration
Strict security measures are in place to ensure the safety of the 29 heads of state who will attend Jacob Zuma's inauguration as president at the Union Buildings on Saturday. During previous...
|+| [more]FIFA World Cup 2010, Press Review
08. May 2009
Cape Town Soccer Stadiums Go Green
The City of Cape Town has approved a R15 million "green" project to irrigate 2010 Soccer World Cup stadiums, an official said on Thursday. After several green options were considered, the city...
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07. May 2009
Zuma promises to pursue Mandela’s ideals
President-elect Jacob Zuma has promised to pursue the ideals of Nelson Mandela - forgiveness, reconciliation and humility. He was speaking after being elected the fourth President of a democratic...
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