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Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele briefing the media on the outcome of Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet has expressed concern on the safety of children with high incidences of kidnapping #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet says is pleased that over 260 000 people vaccinated during the second Vooma Vaccination Weekend held countrywide from 12 to 14 November 2021 #postcabinetbriefing

We must remember that the virus has not been eradicated and vaccination protects us from serious illness, hospitalisation or death, Cabinet said in a statement #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet has welcomed the visit by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the Ugu District in KwaZulu-Natal on Friday, 12 November 2021 #postcabinetbriefing

Vaccination is free to all people living in South Africa, and anyone aged 12 years and older is encouraged to vaccinate, Cabinet said #postcabinetbriefing

Let us vaccinate to ensure a safe and joyful festive season with our families and friends, Cabinet said #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet said it fully supported the financial path set out in the MTBPS presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in Parliament, Cape Town last Thursday #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet said the successful IATF2021 held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban from 15 and 21 November 2021 has helped deepen cooperation and boost intra-African trade and investment #postcabinetbriefing

The IATF brought together business leaders to share trade, investment, market information and broaden investment opportunities on the continent, Cabinet said #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet has expressed concern about the safety of children following recent sporadic cases of child kidnappings in different parts of the country #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet has called on parents and caregivers that during the upcoming festive season, they must be extra vigilant regarding the safety and whereabouts of children #postcabinetbriefing

Parents and caregivers are urged to discuss general safety precautions with children in their care, including on COVID-19 risks and protocols #postcabinetbriefing

We also urge parents and caregivers to consider which activities their children, especially the youth, can safely participate in, Cabinet said #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet said events such as matric rage parties and matric farewell after-parties are potential COVID-19 superspreaders #postcabinetbriefing

Large gatherings, especially those which involve the consumption of alcohol, are a major risk and undermine our efforts to contain the spread of the virus, Cabinet said #postcabinetbriefing

With regard to the recently held Local government elections, Cabinet thanked all eligible voters who cast their vote to determine who should govern at local government #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet has also congratulated all newly elected mayors and councillors, and wished them success in their important task of providing municipal services to all communities, irrespective of their political affiliation #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet has also applauded all political parties for the decorous manner in which they conducted themselves during the LGE and coalition negotiations #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet says it has noted the rising xenophobic sentiments and stereotypes in some parts of the country against foreign nationals #postcabinetbriefing

The onslaught of COVID-19 has affected all people in South Africa and the negative sentiments being perpetuated by a handful of people do not reflect the true state of cordial relations between foreigners living and working within our communities,Cabinet said #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet has also called on communities to be vigilant and avoid being coerced into hating other fellow human beings. It called on everyone to act responsibly and within the bounds of the law #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet has encouraged communities to report any act of lawlessness such as intimidation and public violence to law-enforcement agencies #postcabinetbriefing

In line with the terms of Section 27(5) (c) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act 57 of 2002), Cabinet approved the extension of the National State of Disaster to 15 December 2021 #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet has approved the concept approach to this year’s commemoration of Disability Rights Awareness Month, which is commemorated annually from 3 November to 3 December #postcabinetbriefing

The campaign focuses on raising awareness on persons with disabilities in our society, and also celebrates the progress we have made as a country to provide space for the active participation of people with disabilities in our drive for economic growth #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet says South Africa ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet approved the publication of the annual National Child Rights Status Report. It is the first comprehensive status of the child report for the country that has been developed using the country’s National Plan of Action for Children 2019-2024 #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet approved South Africa’s State Party Report to be submitted to the ACERWC of the African Union AU) #postcabinetbriefing

'With regard to Special Zimbabwean Exemption Permit, Cabinet considered the much talked about ZEP and also noted the fake news being spread on these permits #postcabinetbriefing

In 2014, the dispensation was extended by three years and called the Zimbabwean Special Permit. The current ZEP was initiated in 2017 and comes to an end on 31 December 2021 #postcabinetbriefing

Following its deliberations, Cabinet decided to no longer issue extensions to the Zimbabwean special dispensations, it decided on a 12 months grace period at the expiry of the current ZEP #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet has approved the SETs Framework in line with South Africa’s implementation of the Paris Agreement signed by the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2015 #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet welcomed the finalisation of the rationalisation of the remaining four provinces’ (Eastern Cape, Free States, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape) magisterial districts #postcabinetbriefing

10.2.Prior to 1994, the country’s magisterial districts were determined along racial lines, perpetuating inferior judicial services to black people living in the defunct homelands, self-governing states and townships #postcabinetbriefing

Cabineht has approved the much-awaited Electoral Amendment Bill for submission to Parliament #postcabinetbriefing

The Bill amends the Electoral Act of 1998 to make provision for the election of independent candidates to the National Assembly and provincial legislatures #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet approved the conceptual approach to the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign #postcabinetbriefing

The public awareness campaign will be marked under the theme: “The Year of Charlotte Mannya Maxeke: 16 Days of Activism – moving from awareness to accountability” #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet - The campaign forms part of the government’s comprehensive 365 Days of Activism for awareness and advocacy work on stopping violence against women and children #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet said the recent crime statistics on gender-based violence and femicide released by the Ministry of Police should concern all peace-loving and law-abiding South Africans #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet urges all of us to condemn and commit to stop the violation of women and children, Minister Gungubele said #postcabinetbriefing

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies for winning the inaugural Confederation of African Football Women’s Champions League held in Cairo, Egypt. Their ground-breaking achievement is sure to spur on the further development of women’s football in South Africa #postcabinetbriefing

Cabinet expressed condolences to the family and friends of Mr FW de Klerk (85), the former pre-democracy President of South Africa who also served as Deputy President in the Government of National Unity in 1994 #postcabinetbriefing

[Read] Cabinet has once again urged people to vaccinate ahead of the festive season and the looming COVID-19 fourth wave #PostCabinet tinyurl.com/dnz93y27

[Read] Cabinet says it has noted the rising xenophobic sentiments and stereotypes in some parts of the country against foreign nationals #PostCabinet tinyurl.com/x5tt8y87

[Read] Cabinet has welcomed the historic R131 billion Just Transition Partnership established by South Africa with France, Germany, the UK, the United States and the European Union announced at the recent #COP26 #PostCabinet tinyurl.com/svrxx7f9

[Read] Cabinet is pleading with parents and caregivers to keep an eye on their children following recent sporadic cases of child kidnappings across the country #PostCabinet tinyurl.com/ru5vz7p2

[Read] The recent Medium Term Budget Policy Statement #MTBPS sends a strong message of commitment to prudent fiscal discipline, says Cabinet tinyurl.com/3xecdkme #PostCabinet

[Read] Cabinet has welcomed the finalisation of the rationalisation of the remaining four provinces’ magisterial districts #PostCabinet tinyurl.com/2nbxb3w4

[Read] While the Special Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) will come to an end on 31 December 2021, Cabinet has granted a 12 month grace period at the expiry of the document tinyurl.com/tpsythz4 #PostCabinet

[Read] Cabinet has approved the report of the Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) on Electoral Systems Reforms be submitted to Parliament #PostCabinet tinyurl.com/3ds45bm7

[Read] Cabinet has approved the Sectoral Emission Targets (SETs) Framework #PostCabinet tinyurl.com/33vmwvyr