Maseko quits just 6 months into job

Themba Maseko has quit as the public service and administration director general after serving just six months on the job.

• Media watchers warn of Manyi's past
• Goverment denies Cabinet reshuffle
• Cabinet reshuffle - ministers knew

Media watchers warn of Manyi's past

New government spokesperson Jimmy Manyi runs the risk of being bigger news than the story he tells and undermining the post with his continued presidency of the Black Management Forum, commentators say.

• Chabane dismisses Manyi complaint
• Controversial DG re-deployed
• Norway complains about Manyi

Chabane dismisses Manyi complaint

A complaint by the Norwegian Embassy against axed labour director general Jimmy Manyi is "neither here nor there", Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane says.

• Mbalula backs Manyi's leadership
• Controversial DG re-deployed
• Manyi rapped for bogus R1bn claim

Govt doesn't support media scorecards

The government says it will not partake in performance scorecards published in the media as these are unscientific and based on the opinions of individual journalists.

• No bonuses for non-performance
• Golden handshakes not on - Shiceka

Cabinet outraged by kidney scandal

Cabinet has expressed its "outrage" at the kidney transplant scandal uncovered at a Netcare hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, says a government spokesperson.

• Netcare shows its about money - union
• Netcare fined for illegal transplants
• Netcare board backs CEO

Goverment denies Cabinet reshuffle

Government has denied media reports that key Cabinet members would be reshuffled or replaced, asking that they be afforded the necessary respect and space to work.

• Cabinet backs Sisulu on report
• Nqakula appointed as Sudan envoy
• Mbalula mum on ambitions

'Progress' in fight against crime

The latest crime statistics are a "tangible indication" of the government's commitment to create a safe society, Cabinet spokesperson Themba Maseko says.

• Petros: Safer Gauteng key for SA
• Crime stats show drop in murders
• Increase in crime after World Cup

Zim deportations will 'endanger lives'

A human rights organisation has condemned SA's decision to withdraw the special status granted to illegal Zimbabweans, saying deportations will endanger their lives.

• Stability returns to Zim, SA says
• Special deal for Zim citizens to end
• Passop condemns Zim deportation

Special deal for Zim citizens to end

SA's Cabinet has approved a proposal to end the special dispensation for Zimbabwean nationals introduced in April 2009, government spokesperson Themba Maseko says.

• SA to tell SADC Zim on 'correct path'
• SADC urges leaders to lash out at Zim
• UN appeals for more Zim aid

State, strikers 'close to parity'

There is only one tenth of a percent difference between striking public servants' demands and what the state is offering, says a government spokesperson.

• Govt, unions dig in their heels
• Samwu threatens to join strike
• PSA to join public workers strike

Task team to probe acid water

Water Affairs Minister Buyelwa Sonjica has been mandated to urgently convene a special task team to investigate acid water drainage in some provinces.

• Jhb acid mine water 'ridiculous'
• MPs: Acid water a big problem

Dishonest ministers face salary fines

Ministers who fail to comply with legislation on the declaration of their private business interests will face financial penalties, says the government.

• Ministers: Who's the boss?
• Ministers oversee rescue plan
• State to pay power savers

SA assures visitors' safety

The SA government has moved to reassure World Cup visitors that their safety and security remain top priority, a spokesperson says.

• 3 arrested for journo robbery
• No 'known' threat to SWC
• Chinese journalists robbed

Community service not final

Despite the Legal Practice Bill being approved, there is no finality about community service for young law graduates, says the government's Themba Maseko.

• Military service for youth backed

No plan for Zuma apology

President Jacob Zuma is not planning to apologise for violating the executive members' ethics code through failure to declare his interests in time.

• Cabinet lets Zuma off the hook

All systems go for SWC - govt

The latest 2010 FIFA World Cup progress report presented to Cabinet confirms "it is all systems go", government spokesperson Themba Maseko says.

• Time to own the World Cup - Zuma
• SA ready for World Cup - Zuma

Violent protests 'unacceptable'

Cabinet has condemned violent service delivery protests and called on communities to behave responsibly.

• Protests during SWC unlikely
• End violent protests - Motlanthe
• Protesters 'have no respect'

Curriculum changes supported

Cabinet has given its full support to Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga's initiative to introduce changes to the national curriculum statement.