Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma was the subject of a smear campaign in the media because he had become the unacceptable face of Africa and it is a myth for the DA to claim that Zuma desperately wanted a day in court. This is according to an explosive affidavit filed by Zumas lawyer, Michael Hulley, in the so called spy tapes case in which he calls the DAs attempt to review the NPAs decision to drop corruption charges against Zuma fatally and deeply flawed . In Hulleys affidavit he …
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Why is Zuma Quiet Whilst Coutry burns?
Pretoria - Speaking at a protest against the vandalism of statues in the country, Freedom Front Plus MP Pieter Groenewald asked why President Jacob Zuma kept quiet while the EFF were burning down the country. "President Zuma, why are you so quiet? Why are you fleeing from your responsibilities?" Groenewald said. "It is your responsibility to ensure that we live together in peace in South Africa. "The EFF is busy burning down South Africa and it was in no one's interest." The FF Plus …
Zuma will NOT negotiate nuclear agreements alone
Presidency addresses nuclear agreement reports Pretoria - Media reports that President Jacob Zuma has negotiated or will negotiate and conclude nuclear power agreements alone are incorrect. In a statement released on Friday, the Presidency said President Zuma works with Cabinet on the matter. In the State of the Nation Address in June, President Zuma announced that the country would prioritise energy security and would pursue an energy mix including coal, nuclear, shale gas and …
Madiba statue to be unveiled
Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma will this morning officially unveil a 9-metre tall, bronze statue of the late former President Nelson Mandela at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. This forms part of commemorating Reconciliation Day as well as the centenary of the Union Buildings. The statue unveiling takes place the day after Madiba was laid to rest at the Mandela family farm in Qunu in the Eastern Cape on Sunday. According to the Presidency, the unveiling signals the start of celebrating …
Presidency Rejects Motlanthe Media Allegations
The Presidency has, through a statement released by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, strongly rejected the allegations made in the Media24 titles this weekend that President Jacob Zuma had a hand in an alleged withdrawal of an academic honour for Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe in the People's Republic of China and that they no longer work together. The Department said; "The reports are baseless and ridiculous. Neither the President nor his Private Office had any …
Cost-cutting measures aimed at stopping abuse, says Zuma
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says Cabinet decided to implement several cost cutting measures to provide value for money, minimise costs, stop abuse and more importantly ensure that government spending is effectively managed. Responding to a question in the National Assembly on Wednesday, on whether any executive member of Government had issued instructions to all state-issued card holders to exercise discipline and restraint in using such cards to cover expenses, Zuma said Finance Minister …
Police to intensify fight against drug abuse in Tshwane
Pretoria - The Police will intensify their efforts to fight drug and substance abuse in Soshanguve and the surrounding area, says President Jacob Zuma. "Drug abuse perpetuates crime … addicts commit more crimes, robberies, break-ins and so on to sustain their addictions. "Due to the demand that is not subsiding, drug syndicates proliferate, infiltrating even law enforcement agencies. The police will need the support of communities to fight drugs and substance abuse in this area," he …
South Africa’s international presence growing
Pretoria - South Africa has reinforced its relations with countries of the world in the past two decades, President Jacob Zuma said on Wednesday. He welcomed new ambassadors and high commissioners accredited to South Africa during a ceremony at the Presidential Guest House in Pretoria. The heads of mission have been sent to Pretoria to strengthen ties between South Africa and their respective countries. Pretoria has the second largest number of foreign missions in the world, second only …
SA calls for French support in peace, security
Pretoria - South Africa will count on France's support in ensuring the effective implementation of the United Nations Resolution 2033, which provides for closer coordination between the Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council. These were remarks by President Jacob Zuma during a state banquet held in Pretoria last night in honour of visiting French President Francois Hollande. "South Africa believes that to comprehensively address this challenge of peace and security on the …
Francois Hollande’s visit a milestone – Zuma
Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has hailed French President Francois Hollande's first state visit to South Africa as an important milestone in the bilateral relations between South Africa and France. "President Hollande's visit has further solidified the existing relations between our two countries. We have strengthened cooperation in existing areas and opened doors in new areas as evidenced by agreements signed here," said Zuma, following meeting between the two Presidents in Pretoria on …