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Media statements

2011 |2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998

2012

Tshwane North FET College collaboration with Department of Communications yields positive results, 2 February 2012
Post-Cabinet Lekgotla media statement by Minister Collins Chabane, 20 January 2012
Mannya lambasts actions by SADTU in Eastern Cape, 20 January 2012
Minister Sisulu on operations festive season crime-fighting initiative, 19 January 2012
January 2012 Cabinet Lekgotla, 13 January 2012
Message of condolense on death of University of Johannesburg applicant's mother, 10 January 2012

2011

Congratulatory message to President Jacob Zuma on being awarded the Freedom of the City of Maputo, 14 December 2011
Statement on the opening day of COP17/CMP7, 28 November 2011
Cabinet under the leadership of Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe to meet with South African Editors' Forum (SANEF), 28 October 2011
Special announcements by President Zuma, 24 October 2011
Improvements to Presidency properties, 20 October 2011
Condolences on passing of Deon du Plessis, 12 September 2011
Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini: Social Protection and Community Development Cluster's Post Cabinet Lekgotla Media Briefing, Cape Town, Parliament, 30 August 2011
Spending on ministerial housing, 23 August 2011
Human Development Cluster’s Post-cabinet Lekgotla’s media briefing, 23 August 2011
Government's response to the Sunday Times article – Stand up and fight back, Says Spicer, 22 August 2011
Transcript: Infrastructure Development Cluster Briefing chaired by Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele, 18 August 2011
Statement on Infrastructure Development Cluster by IDC Chairperson and Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele, 18 August 2011
Thank you South Africa and International Community: Sisulu Family, 17 June 2011
Meeting between GCIS and SANEF, 17 June 2011
Streamlining reporting to enhance service delivery, 15 June 2011
Statement on a meeting between Cabinet Spokesperson and Parliamentary Press Gallery Association, 31 May 2011
Soweto train accident, 20 May 2011
Government on 18 May 2011 Local Government Elections, 18 May 2011
On May 18 local government elections, 13 May 2011
Response to Beeld article, 11 May 2011
GCIS on death of Kgomotso Sebetso, 9 May 2011
Free State Executive Council pledge to support the strengthening of performance monitoring and evaluation, 13 April 2011
Deputy Minister Dina Pule on her meeting with the Eastern Cape Executive Council, 24 March 2011
Government communicators on their roles and responsibilities, 24 March 2011
Government statement in response to CASAC, 17 March 2011
Statement by Minister Chabane on Mr Jimmy Manyi, 8 March 2011
Government defends Ministers' right to privacy, 5 March 2011
Manyi on the Western Cape transformation matter, 25 February 2011
Economic Sectors and Employment Cluster, 24 February 2011
International Cooperation, Trade and Security Cluster, 22 February 2011
Government is united over Gauteng tollgate system, 21 February 2011
Announcement of Transnet Group Chief Executive, 16 February 2011
Government's slogan, 4 February 2011
Minister Chabane on movement of directors-general, 2 February 2011
Acting President Kgalema Motlanthe on update regarding health of former President Nelson Mandela, 31 January 2011
Misleading media statements about Government's spending for the Lekgotla, 24 January 2011
Government establishes IMC for coordination of response to flood disasters, 14 January 2011
January 2011 Cabinet Lekgotla, 14 January 2011

2010

Government Communications on allegations of bribery in the City Press, 13 December 2010
Government approved the piloting of a new magazine, 9 December 2010
Government will not participate in media performance scorecards, 1 December 2010
Fighting corruption in the public sector, 22 November 2010
Statement by Minister Lindiwe Sisulu on signing of Delivery Agreement on International, Trade and Security, 17 November 2010
Government welcomes the public's anti corruption and bribery initiatives, 16 November 2010
Government rejects speculations in Independent Newspapers, 3 November 2010
The work of Government continues to enable effective and efficient service delivery, 2 November 2010
Government responds to Mail & Guardian "adspend" speculation, 30 October 2010
Special Cabinet meeting still in session, 25 October 2010
Statement by Minister Collins Chabane on Progress with Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, 29 September 2010
Working together to grow an economy that benefits all, 15 September 2010
Attendance of Ministers for Parliamentary Questions, 10 September 2010
President's call produces a draft settlement offer at the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC), 31 August 2010
Government appeals to the public service unions to return to the Bargaining Chamber, 30 August 2010
Government calls for calm, 25 August 2010
Government clarifies its wage offer to public servants – 0.1 % is the difference between the state offer and the union demands, 23 August 2010
Government welcomes the interdict against strikes in the essential services and against violent protests by public sector employees, 23 August 2010
Cabinet expresses support for Minister Lindiwe Sisulu, 20 August 2010
Government assessment of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, 14 July 2010
Government’s business tips on Rise Mzansi, 9 July 2010
Government outlines plan to deal with xenophobic threats, 8 July 2010
Government calls on South Africans to bid resounding farewell to the World Cup, 7 July 2010
Government supports call for Football Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Government calls on South Africans to continue being good hosts, 17 June 2010
Bafana Bafana makes South Africa proud, 11 June 2010
It is all systems go. Ke Nako: Celebrate Africa’s Humanity, 11 June 2010
South African Police ready to protect all, 10 June 2010
Cabinet approves the South African Reserve Bank Amendment Bill, 3 May 2010
Government response to misleading reporto on ICASA, 23 April 2010
South Africa’s top young debater believes 2010 World Cup will benefit all, 11 February 2010
Government Communications on Inclusive Economy Radio programme, 12 January 2010

2009

16 Days of Activism Campaign passes its halfway mark, Government calls for more partnerships and action, 3 December 2009
South Africa to mark the 10th anniversary of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign, 23 November 2009, 19 November 2009
Members of the International Marketing Council Board (IMC), 30 October 2009
Statement on the stay by members of the police ministry at Table Bay Hotel, 7 October 2009
Transcript: Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi on H1N1 influenza pandemic, 13 August 2009
Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi on H1N1 influenza pandemic, 13 August 2009
Clarification regarding alleged privileged accreditation on visit by the president to Moses Mabhida Stadium, 31 July 2009
Confederations Cup success reaffirms South Africa's readiness for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, 30 June 2009
Transition, 5 May 2009
Voting by South Africans living abroad, 20 April 2009
JCPS Cluster DGs visit Mpumalanga, 3 March 2009
Government response to international economic crisis, 19 February 2009
Decision on Kruger National Park land claims, 28 January 2009
2010 mass mobilisation programme unveiled, 27 January 2009

2008

Elections 2009 - Guidelines on government communication during an election period, 11 December 2008
Government and SANEF meeting of 1 November, 3 November 2008
Outcomes of National Gender Machingery workshop, 26 October 2008
Motlanthe appoints new members to serve on Board of FIFA 2010 LOC, 13 October 2008
Release of ‘Towards a Fifteen Year Review’, 1 October 2008
Cabinet elects Matsepe-Casaburri as acting President, 24 September 2008
Government, FIFA and organising committee face Olympic media in Beijing, 22 August 2008
SA ready to stage successful Soccer World Cup in 2010, 26 June 2008
Thusong Service Centres: one-stop centres for services and information, 5 June 2008
Pahad and Van Schalkwyk to review marketing of South Africa globally, 25 April 2008
Government commits to improve lives of disabled, 13 April 2008
Declaration of 2nd May 2008 as public holiday, 19 March 2008
Condolences to families of John Gomomo and Bishop David Mokwena, 22 January 2008

2007

Disinformation campaign around death of Kate Zuma , 13 December 2007
Judgement in District Court of Pretoria between State and BL Masetlha, 30 November 2007
Dr Ginwala on enquiry into fitness of Adv Pikoli to hold office of NDPP, 4 October 2007
Statement and Terms of Reference for enquiry by Dr Ginwala into National Director of Public Prosecutions, 3 October 2007
Further statement on suspension of National Director of Public Prosecutions, 1 October 2007
Suspension of National Director of Public Prosecutions, 24 September 2007
Joint statement by Government and SANEF, 5 September 2007
Further clarification on statements by former Deputy Minister of Health, 14 August 2007
Mbeki releases letter to Madlala-Routledge, 11 August 2007
Government on National Strategic Plan on HIV and Aids, 10 August 2007
Working session of SA National Editors' Forum (Sanef) and Government, 17 June 2007
Security at public institutions during public sector strike, 7 June 2007
Launch of government website on preparations for 2010 FIFA World Cup, 6 June 2007
National Consultative Conference on National Strategic Plan on HIV, Aids and Sexually Transmitted Infections , 16 March 2007
Publication of Government's Programme of Action for 2007, 5 March 2007

2006

Partnership for Second Economy Communication conference, 21 November 2006
Retraction: Payment of lLegal fees for former Deputy President: Mr. Jacob Zuma, 26 October 2006
Joint statement by Government and media organisations on Films and Publications Amendmend Bill, 10 October 2006
Government position on powers of judiciary and provision of ARVs to prisoners at Durban-Westville Correctional Centre, 31 August 2006
Government on incidents of political violence, 24 April 2006
Guidelines on government communication during the coming Local Government Elections Period [PDF] 524 kb, January 2006

2005

Government on outcome of Durban trial, 2 June 2005
Response to Business Day report on HIV and Aids communication structures, 12 May 2005
Updating of Government's Programme of Action, 3 May 2005
Ten Year anniversary celebrations closing ceremony, 8 February 2005
Updating of Government's Programme of Action, 8 February 2005
Missing South Africans in South East Asia, 5 January 2005

2004

Government to honour communication excellence, 29 November 2004
Monitoring & evaluation of Government's Programme of Action, 26 October 2004
Updating of Government's Programme of Action, 12 October 2004
Appointment of SARB Board members, 23 July 2004
SA China relations strengthened, 9 July 2004
Reporting on Government's Programme of Action, 1 July 2004
Government on passing away of Minister Dullah Omar, 13 March 2004
Objection by DA to government publication, 19 February 2004
Publication by GCIS of Ten Year Review summary, 28 January 2004

2003

Government to honour communication excellence, 27 November 2003
Media enquiries related to Hefer Commission, 13 October 2003
Arms procurement process: Response to allegations by Ms P de Lille, 4 September 2003
Government's response to SAHRC report, 23 April 2003
Government on security around Cricket World Cup, 30 January 2003
MDDA to be up and running beginning of 2003, 29 January 2003
Condition of Minister Dullah Omar, 27 January 2003

2002

Appointment of Media Development and Diversity Agency Board, 12 December 2002
Launch of Atlantis MPCC as part of Imbizo on 12 October, 9 October 2002
Government on marches at WSSD, 31 August 2002
African Union Summit kicks-off in Durban, 26 June 2002
Government communicators to enjoy recognition, 18 June 2002
Creation of Presidential Press Corps, 21 April 2002
Public hearings on MDDA Bill before Portfolio Committee on Communications, 5 March 2002
Comprehensive social security system, 15 February 2002
Introduction to Parliament of MDDA draft legislation, 4 February 2002
Investigation into causes of depreciation of Rand, 7 January 2002

2001

Racism and transformation in advertising and marketing industry, 11 December 2001
Cabinet approves draft legislation on MDDA, 23 November 2001
Government committed to integrated service delivery approach, 6 November 2001
Government on September 11 e-mail hoax, 13 September 2001
Withdrawal of the USA delegation from the World Conference Against Racism (WCAR), 3 September 2001
Response to queries on cost of advertisement campaign on general strike, 30 August 2001
GCIS disassociates itself from HIV/Aids drugs letter, 5 June 2001
Responses to Draft Position Paper on establishment of Media Diversity and Development Agency, 1 March 2001
Comments on The Economist 'South Africa Survey', 23 February 2001

2000

Deadline for comment on MDDA Draft Position Paper extended, 7 December 2000
Launch of South Africa Yearbook 2000/01, 23 November 2000
Government issues election guidelines for its communicators, 17 October 2000
Letter to The Citizen by CEO of GCIS: Request for correction: ANC "confused" over Mbeki Aids debate, 16 October 2000
Guidelines on government communication during election period, 13 October 2000
Response to enquiries and comments on HIV/Aids, 14 September 2000
Mbeki's response to questions about HIV/Aids in interview with Time Magazine, 10 September 2000
Joint Government/private sector drive launched to market SA abroad, 31 August 2000
Communications in The Presidency, 28 July 2000
Press reports concerning President's spokesperson, 11 July 2000
Anniversary review, 13 June 2000
Re-opening of Information and Resource Centre, 8 June 2000
Launch of MPCC in Worcester, 24 March 2000
E-mail with unreliable statistics, 14 February 2000
GCIS on media briefings at Parliament , 26 January 2000

1999

First one-stop government service centre launched, 2 December 1999
Cabinet decision on Strategic Defence Procurement, 15 September 1999
Interministerial Committee on Disaster Management meeting on Y2K, 3 August 1999
Inauguration of new President on 16 June, 17 May 1999
Guidelines on government communication during an election period, 29 April 1999
Clarification on GCIS activities, 8 April 1999
Response to allegation of propaganda following newspaper insert on overnment programmes, 1 March 1999

1998

Birth of new government communications order, 18 May 1998

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