I suppose it [the loan amount] would be impacted by the amount that they have paid to the IMF.

The Chinese are offering the loan as an alternative to working with the IMF.

We wish to caution against actions that have the effect of breaking our country's laws, undermining the work of security agencies, and denigrating the offices of institutions of our democracy, including The Presidency.

We expect security agencies to properly follow up and ensure that the law takes its course.

Cabinet noted the sterling work done by the South African Revenue Service in surpassing targets for revenue collection in the financial year just ended.

As we move towards the 2006 World Cup in Germany, we all need to ensure that our pronouncements are based on fact, help constructively to deal with any problems that may arise, and assist in engendering confidence in our country and the continent.