Development Dept outlines plans
South Africa's new Department of Economic Development will be set up in phases, and is expected to be fully operational by April 2010, says Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel.
More efficient govt the aim: Manuel
South Africa's new Planning Ministry and National Planning Commission will work on long-term planning and coordination, and not act as "gatekeepers" slowing down the implementation of government projects, says Planning Minister Trevor Manuel.
We must all work together: Zuma
President Jacob Zuma, delivering his first State of the Nation address in Parliament, called on all South Africans to work in partnership with the government to realise the vision of a better, more prosperous nation.
South Africa 'working to combat crisis'
Delivering his first State of the Nation address, President Jacob Zuma said the government was working on ways of minimising the impact of the global economic crisis on South Africa, including introducing a programme of retraining workers who faced retrenchment.
South Africa's new-look Cabinet
South African President Jacob Zuma has unveiled a new administrative team comprising 34 ministers, with a Cabinet and government departments reorganised in a bid to achieve "visible and tangible socio-economic development" within the next five years.
Manuel now SA's planning chief
Former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel is now in charge of South Africa's new National Planning Commission, which seeks to accelerate the government's efforts to boost the economy, reduce poverty and ensure smooth infrastructure development.
South Africa's 'time of renewal'
In his first address as President, Jacob Zuma calls on South Africans to unite and move forward decisively together in a time of renewal for the country.
We steer Mandela's course: Zuma
Newly inaugurated South African President Jacob Zuma says his administration will stay true to the course of nation-building and reconciliation set by former president Nelson Mandela.
