INKATHA FREEDOM PARTY Inventory of documents

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Media statements by: Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP spokesperson on Correctional Services 8 Feb 2007: IFP welcomes new restorative justice programme; Ms Suzanne Vos MP, IFP

spokesperson on Communications 14 Feb 2007: No transparency in new state-owned broadband entity; Ms Connie Zikalala MP, IFP spokesperson on Environmental Affairs and Tourism 14 Feb 2007: IFP calls for urgent investigation into toxic emissions; Mr Bonginkosi Dhlamini MP, IFP spokesperson on Housing 16 Feb 2007: IFP applauds new housing agency; Ms Sybil Seaton MP, IFP spokesperson on Correctional Services 16 Feb 2007: Shaik decision welcomed - IFP; Ms Sybil Seaton MP, IFP Deputy Whip 16 Feb 2007: IFP shocked by ANC's new funding scheme; Mr Mfuniselwa John Bhengu MP 19 Feb 2007: IFP MP launches new book on Ubuntu; Ms Sybil Seaton MP, IFP spokesperson on Correctional Services 26 Feb 2007: Is the ANC only for the wealthy?; Ms Sybil Seaton MP, IFP spokesperson on Correctional services: Balfour must come clean - IFP. 2007 1/1/1/2 1. SUBJECT FILES 1/1 Media statements 1/1/1 2007

Media statements by: Mr Ben Skosana MO, IFP spokesperson for Foreign Affairs 6 March 2007: IFP congratulates Ghana on 50th anniversary of independence; Ms Sybil Seaton MP, IFP

spokesperson on Correctional Services 6 March 2007: IFP pleased with Mathe decision; Dr Usha Roopnarain MP, IFP spokesperson on Public Policy for ex-public servants 7 March 2007: IFP welcomes proposed policy for ex-public servants; Mr Eric Lucas MP, IFP spokesperson for Minerals and Energy: Proposed Western Cape fuel levy questionable - IFP; Mr Ricardo Sedres MP, Western Cape Organiser 7 March 2007: Human right's Day celebrations in Hanover Park; Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP, IFP spokesperson for safety and security 7 March 2007: IFP applauds crime protest outside parliament; MS Sybil Seaton MP, IFP spokesperson on Correctional Services 9 March 2007: Department of Correctional Services stoops to new low; Dr Ruth Rabinowitz MP, IFP spokesperson for Health 12 March 2007: Health priorities unhealthy; Dr Ruth Rabinowitz MP, IFP spokesperson for Health 12 March 2007:

Government criminally liable for failing to hospitalise XDR TB patients; Mr Velaphi Ndlovu

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MP, IFP spokesperson for Safety and Security 13 March 2007: Respect needed to turn tide against crime - IFP; Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP, IFP

spokesperson for Safety and Security 13 March 2007: Police suicide up by 50% - IFP; Ms Connie Zikalala MP, IFP spokesperson for Gender issues 14 March 2007: Sex-pest appointment sends wrong message; Mr John Bhengu MP, Member of Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence 14 March 2007: Terrorist elements should be dealt with harshly - IFP.

Media statements by: Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP Chief whip 15 March 2007: IFP calls for urgent parliamentary debate on Zimbabwe; Parliamentary Caucus 15 March 2007: Zimbabwe becoming representative state; Ms Sybil Seaton MP, IFP spokesperson on Correctional services 16 march 2007: IFP reaffirms call for independent Mathe investigation; Mr Alfred Mpontshane, IFP Spokesperson on Education 19 March 2007: IFP extremely worried about missing KwaZulu-Natal teachers; Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP Chief Whip 23 March 2007: Msomi not guilty of any misconduct; Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP Chief Whip 26 March 2007: Speaker grants IFP's call for urgent Zimbabwe debate; Mr Bonginkosi Dhlamini MP, IFP spokesperson for Sports and Recreation 28 March 2007: SABC and PSL urged to go back to negotiations; Mr Ben Skosana MP, IFP spokesperson for Foreign Affairs 30 March 2007: IFP welcomes SADC recommendations; Mr Eric Lucas MP, IFP spokesperson for Minerals and Energy: IFP raises concern regarding recent petrol price increase; Ms Sybil Seaton MP, IFP Deputy Chief Whip 30 March 2007: IFP slams pay increase for ordinary MPs

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Media statements by: Dr Ruth Rabinowitz MP, IFP Deputy Chief Whip 2 April 2007: Infiniti Biodiesel; Ms Suzanne Vos MP, Pan African Parliament 5 April 2007: Zimbabwe brutality; Mr Hennie Bekker MP, IFP spokesperson on Finance 5 April 2007: State to SAA's rescue once again; Mr Hennie Bekker MP, IFP spokesperson on Economics 13 April 2007: IFP welcomes repo rate decision; Mrs Sybil Seaton MP, IFP spokesperson on

Correctional Services 17 April 2007: IFP welcomes probe into prisoner deaths; Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP Chief Whip 18 April 2007:

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NPA musat investigate reckless ministerial behaviour - IFP; Dr Ruth Rabinowitz MP, IFP spokesperson on Health 23 April 2007: Law has failed SA in SAFeAGE/Monsanto case - IFP; Dr Ruth Rabinowitz MP, IFP spokesperson on Health 24 April 2007: Correction: law has failed SA in Biowatch/Monsanto case - IFP; Mr Hennie Bekker MP, IFP spokesperson on Finance 26 April 2007: SAA's huge performance bonuses worrying - IFP; Ms Sybil Seaton MP, IFP Deputy Chief Whip 30 April 2007: IFP slams Moseneke comments. 1/1/1/5 1. SUBJECT

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Media statements by: Mr Eric Lucas MP, IFP spokesperson for Minerals and Energy 2 May 2007: IFP slams petrol price increase; Mr Hennie Bekker MP, IFP spokesperson for Finance 3 May 2007: IFP call for reintroduction of equalisation fund; Mr Hennie Bekker MP, IFP spokesperson on Public Enterprises 4 May 2007: IFP welcomes ESKOM probe; Ms Inka Mars MP, IFP

spokesperson on Home Affairs 4 May 2007: IFP questions Home Affairs DG appointment; Mr Hennie Bekker MP, IFP spokesperson on Public Enterprises 4 May 2007: IFP finds increase of tariffs unfair to consumers; Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP spokesperson on Transport 8 May 2007: IFP welcomes overhaul of Western Cape public transport; Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP Chief Whip 9 May 2007: IFP sends condolences to families of plane and bus victims; Dr Usha Roopnarain MO, IFP spokesperson on Public Service and Administration 9 May 2007: Government's robust stance will have dire consequences - IFP; Mrs Patricia Lebenya MP, Acting national chair of the IFP Youth Brigade 10 May 2007: IFP sends condolences to the Chibi family; Mr Hennie Bekker MP, IFP spokesperson on Finance 10 May 2007: IFP welcomes SARS initiative; Mr Hennie Bekker MP, IFP

spokesperson on Public enterprises 10 May 2007: IFP appalled at SAA's fraud scandal; Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP Chief Whip 15 May 2007: IFP welcomes Mdladlana's comments; Mr Pieter Smith MP, 16 May 2007: IFP rejects statement of Deputy Justice Minister; Dr Usha Roopnarain MP, IFP spokesperson on Public Service and

Administration 16 May 2007: IFP concerned about state of Public Service report; Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP Chief Whip 17 May 2007: MDC

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addresses IFP Parliamentary Caucus; Ms Inka Mars MP, IFP spokesperson on Home Affairs 17 May 2007: IFP welcomes PAHAD's comments; MR Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP Chief Whip 18 May 2007: IFP to question Minister on ENATIS; Ms Sybil Seaton MP, IFP spokesperson on Correctional Services 25 May 2007: IFP

welcomes Mathe move; Mr Koos van der Merwe MP; IFP Chief Whip 29 May 2007: Presidential pardons - President and Justice Minister taken to High Court. 1/1/1/6 1. SUBJECT FILES 1/1 Media statements 1/1/1 2007

Media statements by: Dr Ruth Rabinowitz MP, IFP spokesperson on Health 1 June 2007: HRC hearings finds health services in a shambles; Dr Ruth Rabinowitz MP, IFP spokesperson on Health 4 June 2007: Scrap voluntary HIV/Aids testing and counselling; Dr Ruth Rabinowitz MP, IFP spokesperson on Health 4 June 2007: Affirmative action has no place in Health Services; Mrs Patricia Lebenya MP, Acting National chair of the IFP Youth Brigade 5 June 2007: IFP calls for dedicated HIV/Aids subject at school; Mr Eric Lucas MP, IFP spokesperson on Minerals and Energy 5 June 2007: Latest fuel price hike worrying - IFP; Mr Eric Lucas MP, IFP

spokesperson on Minerals and Energy 5 June 2007: IFP shocked by 75-hour power outage in KwaZulu-Natal; Mrs Patricia Lebenya MP, Acting National chair of the IFP Youth Brigade 5 June 2007: IFP calls for dedicated HIV/Aids subject at school; Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP Chief Whip 7 June 2007: statement by Mr Koos van der Merwe, IFP Chief Whip; Mr Hennie Bekker MP, IFP spokesperson on Finance 8 June 2007: Interest rate change acceptable - IFP; Mrs Patricia Lebenya MP, Acting National Chair of the IFP Youth Brigade 15 June 2007: IFP Youth Brigade march against unemployment; Mr Hennie Bekker MP, spokesperson on Finance 19 June 2007: IFP welcomes NIA cable theft probe; Mr Hennie Bekker MP, spokesperson on Finance 20 June 2007: IFP welcomes bank charges report; Ms Sybil Seaton MP, IFP welcomes Mathe decision; Mr Alfred Mpontshane MP, IFP spokesperson on Education 26 June 2007: IFP concerned about intimidation at independent schools.

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Media statements by: Ms Patricia Lebenya MP, Acting National Chair of the IFP Youth Brigade 3

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1/1/1 2007 July 2007: IFP winter camp focuses on youth issues; Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP, IFP spokesperson on Safety and Security 3 July 2007: IFP

condemns spike in crimes against property; Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP, IFP spokesperson on Safety and Security 3 July 2007: IFP shocked by Mikayla and Sonja's deaths; Ms Patricia Lebenya MP, Acting National Chair of the IFP Youth Brigade 10 July 2007: New children's act doomed for failure - IFP; Mr Ben Skosana MP, IFP spokesperson on Foreign Affairs 16 July 2007: Zimbabwe solution needed urgently; Mr Bonginkosi Dhlamini MP, IFP spokesperson on Sports and Recreation 20 July 2007: IFP Congratulates Robbie Hunter on sterling performance; Mrs Sybil Seaton MP, IFP Acting Chief Whip 24 July 2007: SA Losing the fight against crime?; Prof Eugenia Chang MP, IFP spokesperson on trade and Industry 27 July 2007: Motor industry policies require thorough research - IFP; Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP, IFP spokesperson on Safety and Security 31 July 2007: Full

investigation must be launched into police abuse - IFP. 1/1/1/8 1. SUBJECT FILES 1/1 Media statements 1/1/1 2007

Media statements by: Ms Sybil Seaton MP, Acting IFP Chief Whip 1 Aug 2007: Bill on minimum sentences step in the wrong direction; Mr Eric Lucas MP, IFP spokesperson on Minerals and Energy, 3 Aug 2007: Urgent solution needed in petrol strike; Mrs Sybil Seaton MO, IFP

spokesperson on Correctional Services 6 Aug 2007: Urgent probe needed into prison escape; Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP Chief Whip 16 Aug 2007: Inaction clears Minister!; Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP, IFP spokesperson for Safety and Security 22 Aug 2007: IFP condemns latest prisoner escape; Mr Alfred Mpontshane MP, IFP Spokesperson for Education 29 Aug 2007: Increase in school violence and pregnancies disturbing; Dr Ruth Rabinowitz MP, IFP spokesperson on Health 26 Aug 2007: New commitment needed to fight HIV/Aids; Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP spokesperson on Justice and IFP Chief Whip 31 Auf 2007: ANC travelgate MPs decision disappointing. 2007 1/1/1/9 1. SUBJECT FILES 1/1 Media statements 1/1/1 2007

Media statements by: Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP, IFP spokesperson on safety and Security 4 Sept 2007: No respect for the rule of law; Ms Patricia Lebenya MP, Acting National Chair of the IFP

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Youth Brigade 4 Sept 2007: Tribute to the late Mpho 'Gift' Leremi; Ms Sybil Seaton MP, IFP spokesperson on Correctional Services 4 Sept 2007: IFP welcomes Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) remarks; Ms Patricia Lebenya MP, Acting National Chair of the IFP Youth Brigade 4 Sept 2007: Answers wanted from Mangosuthu Technikon; Ms Sybil Seaton MP, IFP Deputy Chief Whip 6 Sept 2007: Setting the record straight about floor-crossing; Dr Ruth Rabinowitz MP, IFP Spokesperson on Health 6 Sept 2007: Critical changes needed to medical scheme regulations; Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP, IFP Spokesperson for Safety and Security 11 Sept 2007: Police behaviour outrageous; Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP, IFP spokesperson on Safety and Security 12 Sept 2007: Police failing ordinary South Africans; Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP, IFP spokesperson on Safety and Security 13 Sept 2007: Police corruption should be investigated immediately; Mr Eric Lucas MP, IFP

spokesperson for Sports and Recreation 17 Sept 2007: IFP congratulates Boks and Proteas; Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP Chief Whip 17 Sept 2007: IFP to question Minister of Agriculture; Mr Alfred Mpontshane MP, IFP spokesperson on Education 18 Sept 2007: IFP welcomes salary increases for teachers; Mr Hennie Bekker MP, IFP spokesperson on economic Affairs 26 Sept 2007: IFP welcomes Richards Bay plans; Ms Inka Mars MP, IFP spokesperson on Home Affairs 27 Sept 2007: IFP - new approach to social grants needed urgently; Ms Patricia Lebenya MP, Acting National Chair of the IFP Youth Brigade 27 Sept 2007: Unemployment rate discouraging; Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP, IFP spokesperson on Safety and Security 28 Sept 2007: Floorcrossing takes an ugly turn; Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP, IFP

spokesperson on Safety and Security 28 Sept 2007: The slate must be cleaned at the highest level. 1/1/1/10 1. SUBJECT FILES 1/1 Media statements 1/1/1 2007

Media statements by: Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP, IFP spokesperson on Safety and Security 2 Oct 2007: IFP condemns attack on AU peacekeepers; Mr Eric Lucas MP, IFP spokesperson on Minerals and Energy 4 Oct 2007: IFP hopes for safe return of Carletonville miners; Prof CT Msimang, IFP Deputy -Secretary General 4 Oct 2007: IFP

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rejects Ginwala Commission; MS Patricia Lebenya MP, Acting National Chair of the IFP Youth Brigade 9 Oct 2007: IFP youth wants Buthelezi to lead beyond 2009; Ms Patricia Lebenya MP, Acting National Chair of the IFP Youth Brigade 9 Oct 2007: Answers wanted from Unizulu; Ms Patricia Lebenya MP, Acting National Chair of the IFP Youth Brigade 9 Oct 2007: IFP wishes all matrics good luck!; Ms Sybil Seaton MP, IFP spokesperson on Correctional Services 17 Oct 2007: Minister must resolve overtime dispute; Ms Patricia Lebanya MP, Acting National Chair of IFP Youth Brigade 18 Oct 2007: IFP Youth Brigade congratulates Sadesmo; Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP, IFP spokesperson on Safety and Security 19 Oct. 2007: We are a nation at war; Mrs Sybil Seaton MO, IFP spokesperson on Correctional Services 24 Oct. 2007: Release plan for petty offenders needed urgently; Mr Narend Singh MP, IFP spokesperson on Finance 30 Oct 2007: IFP welcomes medium-term budget: but can they spend it?; Dr Ruth Rabinowitz MP, IFP spokesperson on Health: Huge problems plague Health Department. 1/1/1/11 1. SUBJECT FILES 1/1 Media statements 1/1/1 2007

Media statement by: Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP Chief Whip 1 Nov 2007: Bad faith towards farmers exposed; Mr Albert Mncwango MP, IFP National Organiser 8 Nov 2007: IFP Women's Brigade conference programme; Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP, IFP spokesperson on Safety and Security 9 Nov 2007: IFP condemns Thaba Tswane shooting; Mr Narend Singh MO, IFP spokesperson on Finance 13 Nov 2007: IFP welcomes medium-term budget policy statement; Mr Narend Singh MO, IFP spokesperson on Finance 13 Nov 2007: Competition commission should expand investigation; Dr Usha Roopnarain MP, IFP spokesperson on Labour 15 Nov 2007: South Africa's skills shortage - the bigger picture; Ms Suzanne Vos MP, IFP spokesperson on Communications 19 Nov 2007: IFP urges speaker to bring Gloria Serobe motion before the House for decision; 22 Nov 2007: IFP welcomes life skills programmes. 2007 1/1/1/12 1. SUBJECT FILES 1/1 Media statements 1/1/1 2007

Media statements by: Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP, IFP spokesperson on Finance 6 December 2007: Crime fighting still misses the mark; Mr Narend Singh MP, IFP spokesperson on Finance 7 Dec

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2007: Hikes in interest rate does not target inflation; Mr Narend Singh MP, IFP spokesperson on Finance 12 Dec 2007: IFP welcomes Mbeki apology; Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP, IFP

spokesperson on Safety and Security 12 Dec 2007: IFP applauds brave police action; Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP, IFP spokesperson on Safety and security 13 Dec 2007: NPA must set the record straight; Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP, IFP spokesperson on safety and Security 13 Dec 2007: Correction: NPA must set the record straight; Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP spokesperson on Justice 17 Dec 2007: "Stay out Brigitte!", says IFP.

Media statements by: Mr JH van der Merwe MP, IFP spokesperson on Justice 9 Jan 2008: Executive encroaching on the independence of NPA; Mr Eric Lucas MP, IFP spokesperson for Minerals and Energy 16 Jan 2008: ESKOM needs to re-evaluate expansion plans; Ms Patricia Lebenya MP, Acting National Chair of IFP Youth Brigade 18 Jan 2008: Answers wanted from Mangosuthu University; Mr JH van der Merwe MP, IFP spokesperson on Justice 22 Jan 2008: Decision to dissolve Scorpions reckless and self-serving; Mr Bonginkosi Dhlamini MP, IFP spokesperson on Sport and Recreation 28 Jan 2008: School sport development urgently needed; Mr Alfred Mpontshane MP, IFP spokesperson on Education 29 Jan 2008: IFP expresses sympathy with victims; Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP spokesperson on Justice 30 Jan 2008:

Presidential pardons: High Court case against the president starts today; Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP spokesperson on Justice 30 Jan 2008: Presidential pardons: judgement reserved; Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP spokesperson on Justice and Chief Whip 30 Jan 2008: Presidential pardons: High Court orders Justice Minister to do her job; Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP Chief Whip and spokesperson on Justice 30 Jan 2008: IFP lodges complaint against justice department; Mr Ben Skosana MP, IFP Western Cape core group member 31 Jan 2008: IFP condemns Khayelitsha row. 2008 1/1/2/2 1. SUBJECT FILES 1/1 Media statements 1/1/2 2008

Mr Alfred Mpontshane MP, IFP spokesperson on Education 5 Feb 2008: Government to blame for student riots; Mr Alfred Mpontshane MP, IFP

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spokesperson on education 6 Feb 2008: Education in SA in revolving crisis; Mr Albert Mncwango, IFP spokesperson on Safety and Security 8 Feb 2008: Fate of the Scorpions must be known sooner; Mr Hennie Bekker MP, IFP spokesperson on economic affairs 13 Feb 2008: Let victims benefit from price fixing fines; Dr Ruth Rabinowitz MP, IFP spokesperson on Health 14 Feb 2008: Continuous denial an injustice; Mr Alfred Mpontshane MP, IFP spokesperson on education 14 Feb 2008: Schools pledge must have clear objectives; Ms Suzanne Vos MP, IFP spokesperson on Communications 14 Feb 2008: SABC's Mr Mpofu must explain racist remarks; Mnr Koos van der Merwe LP, IFP Hoofsweep: IVP vra dringende ondersoek; Adv Ben van der Walt Chairman: IFP Pretoria East branch 15 Feb 2008: IFP opens new branch in Pretoria; Ms Suzanne Vos MP, IFP spokesperson on Communications 14 Feb 2008: IFP calls on Mpofu to fully explain article; Ms Patricia Lebenya MP, Acting National Chair of IFP Youth Brigade 10 Feb 2008: IFPYB sends condolences to Callie family; Mr Narend Singh MP, IFP spokesperson on Finance: 2008/2009 budget reaction; Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP Chief Whip and spokesperson on Justice 21 Feb 2008: IFP victory for democracy; Dr Ruth Rabinowitz MP, IFP spokesperson on Health 21 Feb 2008: Overhaul needed to meet spiralling medical costs; Dr Ruth Rabinowitz MP, IFP spokesperson on Health 21 Feb 2008: Medical professionals must fight back; Mr Mabalana Sibuyana MP, IFP spokesperson on Water Affairs 26 Feb 2008: Looming sewage crisis a national disgrace; Ms Patricia Lebenya-Ntzani MP, Acting National chair of IFP Youth Brigade 29 Feb 2008: Government must act on current education crisis.

Media statements by: Dr R Rabinowitz MP, IFP spokesperson on Health 3 March 2008: Access to health care not the Hon Minister's way; Dr Ruth Rabinowitz MP, IFP spokesperson on Health 4 March 2008: dual therapy another ANC dream; Mr Alfred Mpontshane MP, IFP spokesperson on Education 5 March 2008: Urgent intervention needed at Mangosuthu University; Mr Alfred

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Mpontshane MP, IFP spokesperson on Education 11 March 2008: Mangosuthu University playing political games; Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP spokesperson on Justice 12 March 2008: Urgent call on President Mbeki to put an end to the Minister of Justice's "sadistic games"; Mr Bonginkosi Dhlamini MP, IFP spokesperson on Sport and Recreation 12 March 2008: New Bok coach held to different standards?; Mr Alfred Mpontshane MP, IFP spokesperson on Education 13 March 2008: SA Education system a national crisis; Dr Ruth Rabinowitz MP, IFP spokesperson on Health 13 March 2008: Health costs in the private sector; Ms Connie Zikalala MP, IFP spokesperson on Tourism 18 March 2008: More must be done to protect our tourists; Mr Eric Lucas MP, IFP spokesperson on Minerals and Energy 20 March 2008: ESKOM must come clean; Ms Inka Mars MP, IFP spokesperson on Social Development 20 March 2008: Child grant bungle a disgrace; Mr Hennie Bekker MP, IFP spokesperson on Economic Affairs 26 March 2008: Adjust inflation targeting; Ms Patricia Lebenya MP, Acting National Chair of IFP Youth Brigade 27 March 2008: IFP shocked by youth violence report; Mrs Abbie NT Mchunu MP, 27 March 2008: IFP sends condolences to the Muller family; Mr Hennie Bekker MP, IFP spokesperson on economic Affairs 28 March 2008: Drop in unemployment rate welcomed.

Media statements by: Mr Narend Singh MP, IFP spokesperson on Finance 1 April 2008: IFP supports tax rebates for security costs; Mr Eric Lucas MP, IFP spokesperson on Minerals and Energy 1 April 2008: Petrol price a national crisis; Mr Narend Singh MP, IFP spokesperson on Finance 1 April 2008: Keep interest rates unchanged; Ms Patricia Lebenya MP, Acting National chair of IFP Youth Brigade 8 April 2008: Minister must intervene at Mangosuthu University; Mr Ben Skosana MP, IFP spokesperson on International Affairs 9 April 2008: Zimbabwe electoral impasse on international affairs; Alert: IFP press briefing on President Mbeki and Minister Mabandla 11 April 2008; Mr Alfred Mpontshane MP, IFP spokesperson on education 15 April 2008: Re-open teacher training colleges urgently; Mr Alfred Mpontshane MP, IFP

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spokesperson on education 15 April 2008: Correction: re-open teacher training colleges urgently; Mr Koos van der Merwe MP, IFP spokesperson on Justice 15 April 2008: IFP suspects foul play at Johannesburg High Court; Mr Ben Skosana MP, IFP spokesperson on International Affairs 17 April 2008: Break the silence on xenophobia; Dr Ruth Rabinowitz MP, IFP spokesperson on Health 21 April 2008: Making progress curbing child mortality. 1/1/2/5 1. SUBJECT

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Media statements by: Mr Velaphi Ndlovu MP, IFP spokesperson for Safety and Security 5 May 2008: IFP fully supports Khampepe findings; Mr MB Skosana MP, IFP spokesperson on Foreign Affairs 6 May 2008: Myanmar cyclone disaster; Mr Eric Lucas MP, IFP spokesperson on Minerals and Energy 6 May 2008: Petrol price hike a fatal blow to SA consumers; Ms Liezl van der Merwe (FP Media Officer (Parliament) 9 May 2008: MP elected vice-president of Pretoria Rugby Union.

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Ms SA Seaton 27 Feb 2007: Prisoner meals; Mr Velaphi Ndlovu 1 March 2007: Language rights; Prof E S Chang 15 March 2007: small business; Ms Sybil Seaton 27 March 2007: IFP question; Ms Sybil Seaton 14 May 2007: eNatis; Mr Hennie Bekker 14 May 2007: Cable theft; Mr Ben

Skosana 15 May 2007: Renaming streets in KwaZulu-Natal; Mr Peter Smith 16 May 2007: Matatiele; Mr AM Mpontshane 16 May 2007: Basic sanitation; Mr Hennie Bekker 24 May 2007: EU strategic partnership; Mr Hennie Bekker, Ms Connie Zikalala 29 May 2007: School violence; Mr Hennie Bekker 21 June 2007: Banking costs; Mr Koos van der Merwe 21 June 2007:

Unparliamentary actions; Mr Ben Skosana 21 Aug 2007: SADC; Mr VB Ndlovu 23 Aug 2007: Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang; Member's statement 28 Aug 2007: ATM bombings; Member's

statement 28 Aug 2007: 2010 World Cup preparations; Mr BM Skosana 4 Sept 2007: Co-operative principles; Member's statement 6 Sept 2007: women's rights; Member's statement 6 Sept 2007: Trans-fats; Member's statement 13 Sept 2007: Crime; Member's statement 13 Sept 2007: Police corruption; Member's statement 18 Oct. 2007: Sadesmo; Mr Hennie Bekker 18 Oct 2007: Cable theft; Mr Koos van der Merwe 18 Oct 2007: Lohatla accident; Mr Ben Skosana 23 Oct 2007:

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National symbols; Ms Patricia Lebenya 23 Oct 2007: Sadesmo; Ms Connie Zikalala 25 Oct 2007: Tourism; Mr Velaphi Ndlovu 25 Oct 2007: Crime; Ms Connie Zikalala 30 Oct 2007: School violence; Mr Alfred Mpontshane 30 Oct 2007: Teachers' salaries; Mr Koos van der Merwe 1 Nov 2007: SAHRC decision; Mr Hennie Bekker 6 Nov 2007: SAA; Prof E Chang 6 Nov 2007: DTI; Ms Connie Zikalala 20 Nov 2007: 16 days of activism; Ms Sybil Seaton 20 Nov 2007: Engen fire; Ms Sybil Seaton 22 Nov 2007: DENEL.

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Mr Ben Skosana 19 Feb 2008: Aborigines; Mr Hennie Bekker 19 Feb 2008: Price fixing; Ms Sybil Seaton 21 Feb 2008: Health practitioners; Mr MW Sibuyana 19 Feb 2008: Water; Dr Usha

Roopnarain 26 Feb 2008: Public service financial misconduct; Mr Hennie Bekker 26 Feb 2008: Cable theft; Mr MJ Bhengu 4 March 2008: OR Tambo airport robberies; Ms Connie Zikalala 5 March 2008: Schools' crisis; Mr MB Skosana 11 March 2008: languages; Mr Peter Smith 11 March 2008: Property Rates Act; Mr Hennie Bekker 13 March 2008: Cable theft; Mr N Singh 13 March 2008: Land Bank; Mr N Singh 6 May 2008: Reactive equalisation fund; Mr MW Sibuyana 6 May 2008: Dirty drink water to blame for 80 deaths? 2008 1/3/1/1 1. SUBJECT FILES 1/2 Speeches in Parliament 1/3/1 2007

Mr JD van der Merwe 27 Feb 2007: Religion 2007

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Mr MJ Bhengu 1 March 2007: Job creation and employment in the era of globalisation; Ms C Zikalala 8 March 2007: Deepening the debate on gender mainstreaming in the work of Parliament; Mr JH van der Merwe 8 March 2007: Promoting diversity and equal rights for all through universal democratic and electoral standards; Mr HJ Bekker 13 March 2007: First reading Appropriation Bill; Mr Ben Skosana 15 March 2007: Independence of Ghana; Prince Zulu 15 March 2007: promoting human rights and intensifying the struggle against poverty; Mr Velaphi B Ndlovu 27 March 2007: Budget vote 20: defence; Mr Koos van der Merwe 27 March 2007: Budget vote 33: transport; Mr Albert Mncwango 28 March 2-007: The

culminating crisis in Zimbabwe; Mr Bonginkosi W Dhlamini 29 March 2007: Government Immovable Asset Management Bill; Mrs S Seaton 28 March

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2007: Budget vote 17: social development; Mr M Sibuyana 27 March 2007: Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill.

Dr U Roopnarain 15 May 2007: Budget vote 16: labour; Mr VB Ndlovu 15 May 2007: Budget vote: Government communication and information system; Mr Bonginkosi W Dhlamini 16 May 2007: Sports Amendment Bill; Mr EJ Lucas 18 May 2007: Budget votes 24 and 28: Agriculture and Land Affairs; Ms Sybil Seaton 18 May 2007: Correctional services budget debate; Mr BW Dhlamini 22 May 2007: Budget vote 18: Sport and Recreation South Africa; Mr Velaphi B Ndlovu 22 May 2007: Budget votes 22 and 24: Safety and Security and independent complaints; Ms Suzanne Vos 24 May 2007: Budget vote: Communications; Mr MJ Bhengu 25 May 2007: Budget vote 8: National treasury (intelligence); Mr Eric Lucas 31 May 2007: Budget vote: Minerals and energy. 2007 1/3/1/4 1. SUBJECT FILES 1/2 Speeches in Parliament 1/3/1 2007

Dr Usha Roopnarain 5 June 2007: Public service and administration budget vote; Ms CN Zikalala 5 June 2007: Budget vote 26: Environmental Affairs and Tourism; Mr BM Skosana 6 June 2007: Israeli Palestinian conflict; Mr MW Sibuyana 7 June 2007: Budget vote 15: health; Mr Hennie Bekker 7 June 2007: Municipal Fiscal Powers and

Functions Bill; Mrs I Mars 7 June 2007: Budget vote 4: Home Affairs; Mr Hennie Bekker 14 June 2007: Pension Funds Amendment Bill; Mr Hennie Bekker 14 June 2007: Taxation Laws Amendment Bill and second taxation Laws Amendment Bill; Ms Inka Mars 14 June 2007: Film and

Publications Amendment Bill; Dr Usha Roopnarain 20 June 2007: Public Service Amendment Bill; Ms Pat Lebenya 21 June 2007: Youth debate. 2007 1/3/1/5 1. SUBJECT FILES 1/2 Speeches in Parliament 1/3/1 2007

Mrs CN Zikalala 28 Aug 2007: Emancipation, empowerment, equality and poverty eradication now; Prof E Chang 29 Aug 2007: Communication-related Amendment Bill; Dr U Roopnarain 29 Aug 2007: Second reading: Prohibition of Restriction of Certain Conventional Weapons.

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Mr EJ Lucas 6 Sept 2007: Transport agencies general laws; Debate on topic 6 Sept 2007: The need for realising sustainable human settlements with essential services and amenities in order to restore the dignity of our people; Debate on topic

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6 Sept 2007: Parliamentary oversight of state policies on foreign aid; Debate on topic 6 Sept 2007: The role of parliaments in striking a balance between national security, human security and individual freedoms, and in averting the threat to democracy; Mr N Singh 11 Sept 2007: Co-operative Banks Bill; Prof E Chang 11 Sept 2007: National Gambling Amendment Bill; Mr N Singh 12 Sept 2007: Special Adjustments Appropriation Bill; Ms Suzanne Vos 13 Sept 2007: Nominations for selection: SABC Board; Mr N Singh 13 Sept 2007: Report of the Joint Budget Committee on 2007/2008 first quarter expenditure; Debate on subject 20 Sept 2007 on Criminal Law

Amendment Bill; Debate on subject 20 Sept. 2007: Educational Laws Amendment Bill; Mr BM Skosana 20 Sept. 2007: Tribute to OR Tambo; Debate on subject 20 Sept 2007: Matatiele. 1/3/1/7 1. SUBJECT

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Debate on subject 18 Oct 2007: Broadband Infraco Bill; Mr Koos van der Merwe 18 Oct 2007: Minister of Health motion; Mr Alfred Mpontshane 25 Oct 2007: Social cohesion; Dr Usha

Roopnarain 25 Oct 2007: Local Government Laws Amendment Bill; Mr Bonginkosi Dhlamini 30 Oct 2007: Honouring Springboks. 2007 1/3/1/8 1. SUBJECT FILES 1/2 Speeches in Parliament 1/3/1 2007

Ms Inka Mars 1 Nov 2007: Tribute to Harriet Ngubane; Ms I Mars 6 Nov 2007: Children's Amendment Bill; Mr N Singh 13 Nov 2007: First reading: Adjustments Appropriation Bill; Mr N Singh 13 Nov 2007: Revenue Laws Amendment Bill and Securities Transfer Tax Bill; Mr Hennie Bekker 13 Nov 2007: Medium-term budget policy statement; Mr Koos van der Merwe 21 Nov 2007: Whether retired judges get a pension on

retirement or continued salaries; Mr Koos van der Merwe 21 Nov 2007: President's announcement on presidential pardons; Mrs CN Zikalala 22 Nov 2007: 16 days of activism. 2007 1/3/2/1 1. SUBJECT FILES 1/2 Speeches in Parliament 1/3/2 2008

Mr N Singh 30 Jan 2008: Energy crisis. 2008

Debate on subject 19 Feb 2008: Scopa reports; Mr Koos van der Merwe 21 Feb 2007: IPU debate on poverty; Ms Connie Zikalala 21 Feb 2008: school pledge; Mr N Singh 26 Feb 2008: Division of Revenue Bill; Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi 26 Feb 2008: Tribute to the honourable Professor Kader Asmal; Mr B Dhlamini 28 Feb 2008: Debate

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on racism; Mr MJ Bhengu 28 Feb 2008: The impact of climate change on poverty - its

devastating effect on Africa and our response; Ms CN Zikalala 28 Feb 2008: National Environment Laws Amendment Bill.

Mr MB Skosana 1 March 2008: The Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Trust launch; Prof ES Chang 5 March 2008: The National Regulator for

Compulsory Specifications Bill; Dr R Rabinowitz 5 March 2008: Technology Innovation Agency Bill; Mr MJ Bhengu 13 March 2008: Peace building and reconciliation; Mr Hennie Bekker 18 March 2008: First reading: Appropriation Bill; Mr N Singh 18 March 2008: Firs reading debate:

Appropriation Bill; Mr Hennie Bekker 19 March 2008: Second reading: Second-hand Goods Bill; Ms Suzanne Vos 19 March 2008: Women in the media; Mr EJ Lucas 19 March 2008: Cross Border Transport Amendment Bill; Mr Koos van der Merwe 19 March 2008: Debate on Cuito Cuanavale. 2008 1/3/2/4 1. SUBJECT FILES 1/2 Speeches in Parliament 1/3/2 2008

Ms CN Zikalala 8 may 2008: National

environmental management: Integrated Coastal Management Bill; Ms CN Zikalala 8 May 2008: National environmental Management: Waste Bill.

2008 1/4/1/1 1. SUBJECT FILES 1/4 Miscellaneous 1/4/1 General

Article of publication Mr Ben Skosana: Sharpeville: my recollection 19 March 2007; Mangosuthu Buthelezi's online letter 8 March 2007; Notice of motion on possible breach of parliamentary privilege 20 Sept 2007 by Suzanne Vos; Declaration by Mr JH van der Merwe on vote 22: Justice and constitutional development 19 June 2007; Address by Mr Ben Skosana 14 Feb 2007; Media accreditation: IFP 2007 annual general conference 4 Oct 2007: Comments on the budget speech by Hennie Bekker 21 Feb 2007; Provincial and Local Government Budget vote Peter Smith 6 June 2007; Notice of motion by the President of the Inkatha Freedom Party, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi 20 June 2007; Motion condolence: the late Hon Ncumisa Kondlo by Mr Hennie Bekker 6 May 2008; IFP's 2008 budget expectations; Vote of thanks to President Zarkosi by Mr HJ van der Merwe 28 Feb 2008.

2007-2008 8/1/1/ 8. CONSTITUTI ONAL INFORMATIO

8/1 General The Constitution of the Federal Republic of South Africa Draft June 18, 1993; Constitutional

Committee of the Provincial Legislature of KwaZulu-Natal; CODESA working group 1: first

1992-1994

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N assignment: creation of a climate for free political participation for submission to a CODESA meeting on 6 Feb 1992; CODESA working group 3: transitional arrangement/Interim

government/transitional authority: working document for submission to a CODESA meeting on 6 Feb 1992; What's wrong with the 1993 constitution of the Republic of South Africa (as amended): a manifesto for action June 1994.