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The 10th anniversary of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign was celebrated yesterday with the ceremonial lighting of the Torch of Peace at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Deputy Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Yunus Carrim, Minister for Women, Children and People with Disability, Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya, Minister for Police Nathi Mthethwa, Deputy Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, Minister for Basic Education, Angie Motshekga , were amongst some of the dignitaries who gave credence to the importance of this campaign. The 16 Days of Activism campaign is a partnership between government and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs), business, traditional leaders, state-owned enterprises (SoEs), civil society and the media to raise awareness about the abuse of women and children. The campaign aims to mobilise all sectors of society to act together against abuse and to support the victims and survivors of abuse. |
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Friday, 14 August 2009 00:00 |
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7th Women in Provincial and Local Government summit zooms in on development and gender equality  Pretoria, 13 August 2009 - The emancipation, empowerment and the creation of platforms for women to share experiences about gender equity and women advancement in general, is central to the programme for the Seventh Women in Provincial and Local Government Summit taking place from August 16th to the 18th in Bloemfontein.
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Friday, 16 October 2009 09:04 |
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER FOR COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS 16 AUGUST 2009 7th WOMEN IN PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUMMIT PRESIDENT HOTEL, BLOEMFONTEIN: FREE STATE
Programme Director Premier of the Free State Province: Premier Ace Magashule Cabinet Ministers present Premiers and MECs from various provinces of South Africa Traditional Leaders with us here today Mayors and Councillors from various municipalities in the country SALGA NEC and PEC Members SALGA Senior Officials and Senior Officials from All spheres of Government Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen Dumelang! Avuxeni! Ndimatsheloni! Lotshani! Sanibonani! Molweni! Goeie naand! and Good evening! 1. INTRODUCTION It is a great honour for me to address the Women in Provincial and Local Government Summit, this evening. In the same vein, I would like to thank you for putting your commitments aside to witness this important occasion. The timing of this conference could not have come at a better time for raising the profile of Women in the Provincial and Local spheres of government. |
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Monday, 02 November 2009 09:06 |
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Mandate of Commission on Traditional Leadership Disputes and Claims extended  Pretoria, 31.10.2009 - The President has, at the request of the Minister for Cooperative Governance and traditional Affairs and in terms of section 25 (5) of the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act, 2003 (Act No 41 of 2003) (the Act), extended the mandate of the Commission on Traditional Leadership Disputes and Claims (the Commission) to 31 January 2010.
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Tuesday, 23 June 2009 00:00 |
 We want to undertake several urgent tasks. We view the Institution of Traditional Leadership as central to cooperative governance and development, especially rural development.
We will urgently review the Bill on Disputes and Claims relating to Traditional Leaders. |
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