16 August 2019
Government joins the nation in the commemoration of the events that led to the Marikana tragedy in August 2012. This incident will forever be ingrained in the minds of the people of South Africa.
15 August 2019
Government has noted with concern reports of looting of foreign owned shops in Soweto. Government reiterates that such activities are unlawful and criminal in nature.
The Acting GCIS Director-General Phumla Williams said: “Government urges communities to refrain from taking the law into their own hands and to co-operate with the law enforcement agencies. There can be no reason that justifies breaking the laws of our country. South Africa is governed by laws and will not tolerate anarchy.”
5 August 2019
2 August 2019
The Justice, Crime Prevention (JCPS) Cluster, on behalf of government, condemn in the strongest terms the acts of violence and criminality that occurred in Johannesburg’s Central Business District, after attacks on the police during a raid to seize counterfeit goods.
30 July 2019
Government notes with concern the strike in the City of Tshwane by South African Municipal Workers Union members that is accompanied by reports of vandalism to infrastructure and intimidation of the members of the public.
30 July 2019
Government has planned the following activities for the week 29 July – 4 August 2019
18 July 2019
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral for veteran freedom fighter Ntate Isaac Lesiba “Bra Ike” Maphoto who passed away at the age of 88 on Saturday, 13 July 2019.
The funeral service of Bra Ike will be held in Polokwane on Sunday, 21 July 2019. The details of the funeral service will be provided in the coming days.
1 July 2019
Government urges all South Africans to play their part during #MandelaMonth through partnerships for effective, sustainable, collaborative interventions in five key focus areas: Education and Literacy, Food and Nutrition, Shelter, Sanitation and Active Citizenship.
4 June 2019
Government calls on members of society to join it in making safety, care and protection of children a priority, as South Africa observes Child Protection Week from 02 to 09 June 2019.
Observed under the theme: “Let Us Protect Children to Move South Africa Forward”, the 22nd Anniversary of the Child Protection Week campaign comes at the time when South Africa has seen atrocious abuse and violence against children.
23 May 2019
Government will host the Presidential Inauguration ceremony on Saturday, 25 May 2019 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. The inauguration will be held under the theme: “Together celebrating democracy: Renewal and growth for a better South Africa”.
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