(a) How many trip(s) has he taken to (i) Brazil, (ii) the Russian Federation, (iii) the Republic of India and (iv) the People’s Republic of China since 1 April 2015, (b) on what date were the specified trips taken, (c) what was the purpose of the trip(s) in each case and (d) which government (i) officials and/or (ii) presidential staff accompanied him on each specified trip?
(a) How many trip(s) has he taken to (i) Brazil, (ii) the Russian Federation, (iii) the Republic of India and (iv) the People’s Republic of China since 1 April 2015, (b) on what date were the specified trips taken, (c) what was the purpose of the trip(s) in each case and (d) which government (i) officials and/or (ii) presidential staff accompanied him on each specified trip?
The Deputy President visited the People’s Republic of China from 13-17 July 2015.
The purpose of the visit was to discuss economic and trade matters, including how state-owned enterprises can be used to promote economic growth and address the challenges of poverty and unemployment in South Africa.
The Deputy President led a delegation comprising the Ministers of Public Enterprises and Higher Education, and the ...
Whether (a) he and (b) any officials in his Office travelled to China in the 2014-15 financial year; if so, what was the (i) purpose of each specified visit and (ii)(aa) total cost and (bb) breakdown of such costs of each specified visit?
(1)How many government functions has he held at the (a) Oliver Tambo residence in Pretoria, (b) Highstead residence in Cape Town and (c) Dr John L Dube residence in Durban since his inauguration in May 2014;
2) how many visits by official (a) foreign and/or (b) local delegations has he hosted at each of the specified residences?
With reference to his responsibilities as the patron of the Moral Regeneration Movement, what tangible interventions is his office implementing in terms of (a) eradicating corruption and (b) ending corrupt practices within (i) the Executive, (ii) his office and (iii) the greater public service?
(1) How many government functions has he held at the (a) Oliver Tambo residence in Pretoria, (b) Highstead residence in Cape Town and (c) Dr John L Dube residence in Durban since his inauguration in May 2014; (2) how many visits by official (a) foreign and/or (b) local delegations has he hosted at each of the specified residences?
Neither the Deputy President nor any officials in his Office travelled to China in the 2014-15 financial year.
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Whether (a) he and (b) any officials in his Office travelled to China in the 2014-15 financial year; if so, what was the (i) purpose of each specified visit and (ii)(aa) total cost and (bb) breakdown of such costs of each specified visit?
Neither the Deputy President nor any officials in his Office travelled to China in the 2014-15 financial year.
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(1)With regard to his constitutionally mandated duties to oversee the Government's Anti-Poverty and Short-Term Job Creation Programmes, (a) what progress has been made in respect of skills development initiatives and (b) how many further education and training colleges have been recapitalised in the (i) 2012-13, (ii) 2013-14 and (iii) 2014-15 financial years as part of the specified programme;
(1) With regard to his constitutionally mandated duties to oversee the Government's Anti-Poverty and Short-Term Job Creation Programmes, (a) what progress has been made in respect of skills development initiatives and (b) how many further education and training colleges have been recapitalised in the (i) 2012-13, (ii) 2013-14 and (iii) 2014-15 financial years as part of the specified programme; (2) what (a) other initiatives has he undertaken as part of the Anti-Poverty Programme and (b) measurable impact have these initiatives had in lowering the youth unemployment rate?
The responsibilities of the Deputy President with respect to anti-poverty programmes and short-term job creation programmes are not constitutionally mandated. They are responsibilities assigned by the President.
In terms of the Constitution, the role of the Deputy President is to assist the President in the execution of the functions of government, as stated in section 91(5), and he is responsible for the powers and ...
(1) What discussions were held between him and other heads of state during the East African Community (EAC) Regional Summit held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on 13 May 2015; (2) was the possibility of facilitating mediation by him or South African government officials in the Republic of Burundi discussed during the EAC Summit; if so, what was the nature of these discussions; (3) what assistance or diplomatic support did he pledge to the EAC Summit in the wake of recent events in the Republic of Burundi; (4) did he hold any individual meetings with any of the presidents of the (a) Republic of Kenya, (b) United Republic of Tanzania, (c) Republic of Rwanda or (d) Republic of Uganda; if so, what was the nature of these discussions?
