Development of the Airlift Strategy.
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria, on 30 March 2011.
1.1 The South African government is deeply concerned about deteriorating political and humanitarian situation in Libya. According to United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR) about two thousands (2000) people daily cross the Libyan border to the neighbouring countries while thousands of migrant workers remain trapped inside conflict zones. We are also concerned about report of increased proliferation of arms in that region.
1.2 Cabinet noted and respects the constitutional court judgment delivered on 17 March 2011 in the Glenister application involving the independence of the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation, commonly known as the Hawks. The judgement is being studied in order to fully appreciate its implications. An announcement will be made at an appropriate time in this regard.
1.3 Cabinet noted South Africa's Second Annual Report on the implementation of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). The country acceded to the APRM instrument in March 2003 thereby voluntarily subjecting itself to a review by peers in the areas of democracy and political governance; economic governance and management; corporate governance as well as socio-economic development. The monitoring requirements of the APRM require that South Africa submits periodic reports regarding the implementation of the National Programme of Action (NPoA). The report was accepted by the 14th Summit of Heads of State and Government participating in the APRM on 29 January 2011. Cabinet approved that the 3rd report will be submitted in 2013 and that South Africa will indicate when it is appropriate for the Peer Review Team to conduct a second review.
1.8 Cabinet noted progress on the Gautrain Project, the actions taken and the progress made with the integration of the Gautrain into the broader Gauteng transport system.
1.9 Cabinet has endorsed the celebration of April as Freedom month culminating to Freedom Day on 27 April 2011 under the theme working together to unite the nation, promote democracy and protect our freedom. Cabinet calls on all South Africans to claim the symbolism of this month by actively participating in key events. Cabinet decided that the Union Building will serve as the permanent venue for Freedom Day celebrations where the President will be making an address. Provinces are encouraged to display and celebrate their diverse heritage and culture. Cabinet also celebrates May Day (Worker's Day), a direct product of our democracy and encourages the protection of democracy by calling upon the nation to participate in the local government election on the 18th May 2011.
Ã Labour/Government Summit: 19 April 2011 2.3 Government under the leadership of the Department of Health, will convene a National Nursing Summit from 4-6 April 2011 which provides a platform for government to highlight the integral role of nurses and midwives in contributing to the success of Government's health reform agenda.
3.1 Mr Mzolisi Michael Toni was appointed Deputy Director-General: Children's Rights and Persons with Disabilities at the Department for Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities.
3.2 Mr K Morais was appointed Advisor in the African Group 3 Constituency (AFG- 3) at the World Bank for a period of 3-5 years.
3.3 Ms A Ludin was appointed as the Commissioner for the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission with effect from 1 April 2011 until 31 March 2016.
3.4 Mr R Voller was appointed as Deputy Commissioner for the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission with effect 1 April 2011 until 31 March 2016.
3.5 Mr N Mhlongo, Ms M Nakene, Ms M Nkomo (Deputy Chairperson) and Mr H Dikgale (re-appointment) were appointed as non executive members to the Board of the Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA).