Ministers and deputy ministers were all absent from the public eye today as they attended a special cabinet meeting in Pretoria.

Details about the special cabinet meeting were not immediately available.

A short statement released this afternoon by government communications read: “Government spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, would like to inform members of the media that the special cabinet meeting that President Jacob Zuma has convened today, October 25 2010, is still in session and will end later in the day. Members of the media will be advised later on the way forward.”

Reference: CityPress Article, “Zuma’s Ministers Attend Special Cabinet Meeting

Reference: iafrica.com Article, “Cabinet in Special Meeting”

Reference: thetimeslive.co.za Article, “Zuma Cabinet in Mystery Meet

Reference: Jacaranda.com Article, “Zuma Holds Special Meeting”