Media advisories
30 September 2019
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Dr Blade Nzimande will on Monday, 30 September, address the National Skills Authority’s (NSA) Board end of term handover function, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg at...23 Sep 2019
Government will hold a march for public servants to recommit themselves and stand firm against gender based violence in the country.
The march will take place in Pretoria on Friday, 27 September from Church Square to the Union Buildings and...
26 September 2019
The year 2019 is a very special time for South Africa. It is the year in which we reflect on the journey of the last 25 years since the attainment of our hard-won freedom and democracy.
We will remember the relief and exhilaration of...
13 September 2019
On 17 September 2019, GCIS will host the Thusong Service Excellence Awards ceremony in recognition of public servants at Thusong Service Centres who have distinguished themselves in the execution of their duties....
9 September 2019
The escalating number of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) cases in South Africa has prompted a call to action which was led by #TheTotalShutdown. The Presidential Gender- Based Violence and Femicide Summit sat on the 2nd November 2018...
4 September 2019
Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu will tomorrow, 05 September 2019, brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, the 4th of September 2019.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date:...
3 September 2019
Joint media briefing on Gender Based Violence and Femicide
The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane and the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola will...
27 August 2019
From 26-28 August to, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), in partnership with its entity the Technology Innovation Agency, and AfricaBio will host the 2019 installment of the BIO Africa Convention. It will take place at Durban's...21 August 2019
Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu will brief media on outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, the 21st of August 2019.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 22 August 2019
Time: 10h00...
7 Aug 2019
Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu will brief media on outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, the 7th of August 2019.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 8 August 2019
Time: 12h30...
24 July 2019
Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu will brief media on outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 24 July 2019.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 25 July 2019
Time: 10h00
Venue:...
10 July 2019
Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held yesterday, Wednesday, 10 July 2019.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 11 July 2019
Time: 10h00...
26 June 2019
Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 26 June 2019.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 27 June 2019
Time: 11h00
...
10 June 2019
Government has declared the month of June as #YouthMonth, it is a period set aside to pay tribute to the youth of 1976 for their activism. It is also a time to reflect on the progress made and address the challenges identified in order to drive the...
5 June 2019
Cabinet will hold its Lekgotla on the 12-14 June 2019 at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria. Members of the media are advised that there will be a photo opportunity and remarks on the first day of the meeting, 12 June 2019.
...23 May 2019
Media who have been accredited to cover the 2019 Presidential Inauguration ceremony are invited to attend a joint technical briefing hosted by Government Communications and Information Systems (GCIS), SABC and Sentech on the arrangements for the ...
15 May 2019
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Presidential Inauguration led by the Minister in the Presidency, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, will host a media briefing on the state of readiness to host the 2019 Presidential Inauguration.
South Africa...
11 May 2019
Members of the media are invited to a media briefing by the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster Ministers on security matters related to the Sixth General Elections.
Details of the briefing are as follows:
Date:...
8 April 2019
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 8 to 14 April 2019. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to...
25 March 2019
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 25 – 31 March 2019. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build...
19 March 2019
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 18 to 24 March 2019. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014 to 2019, are undertaken to...
11 March 2019
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 11 – 17 March 2019. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build...
7 March 2019
Government leaders from all three spheres of government which includes Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Premiers, MECs and senior government officials will tomorrow, 08 March 2019 embark on the clean-up campaign as part of the Good Green Deeds...
Government calls on all citizens and sectors including business, labour, academic, faith-based organisations and NGOs to heed the call made by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the State of the Nation Address, which...
4 March 2019
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 04 - 10 MARCH 2019. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to...
5 February 2019
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 04 - 10 February 2019. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a...
24 January 2019
Cabinet will hold its Lekgotla from the 30th to the 31st of January 2019 at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.
Members of the media are invited for a photo opportunity and engagement with the Minister of Communications,...
24 January 2019
Members of the media who wish to cover the funeral of the late Ambassador Dumisani Kumalo are advised to submit their details for accreditation.
The funeral service will take place as follows:
Date: Saturday, 26 January 2019...
23 January 2019
Government will hold a memorial service in honour of former Ambassador Dumisani Kumalo, who served as Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations in New York from 1999 to 2009.
The Official funeral service will take...
21 January 2019
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 21 - 27 January 2019. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to...
9 January 2019
The South African media are invited to submit their entries for the 2019 SADC Media Awards competition.
The Awards were established following a decision by the Council of Ministers in 1996 to establish a sector that deals with matters...
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 10 – 16 December 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a better South Africa.
Minister for...The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on State Funerals under the leadership of Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma met today to discuss arrangements for the Special Official Funeral of Mr Mendi Msimang...
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will host the SADC Media Awards workshop on Friday to officially launch the 2019 competition.
The awards aim to recognize excellence in journalism in the area of print,...
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 03 – 09 December 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a better South Africa.
The Minister of...On Thursday, 28 November 2018, China Plus, Global Max Media Group (GMMG), Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) and CNBC Africa will host the Africa - China Photography Competition.
The competition is to provide recognition and award winners for images that depict...
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on the Centenaries of Tata Nelson Mandela and Mama Albertina Sisulu led by Minister Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the nation’s state of readiness to host the...
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 19 – 25 November 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a better South Africa.
Deputy President...12 November 2018
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 12 to 18 November 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken...
Government will embark on the 9th National Imbizo Fortnight of Activism which will be held from 12 to 25 November 2018, under the theme “Together we move South Africa forward”.
The Fortnight of Activism was pronounced by Cabinet...
7 November 2018
Members of the media are informed that the JCPS Cluster media briefing is postponed. New date will be communicated in due course. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
The Justice, Crime Prevention and...
1 November 2018
Media Programme: GBV and Femicide SummitGovernment and civil society will host the National Gender-based Violence and Femicide Summit from Thursday, 1 to Friday, 2 November 2018 at Saint George’s Hotel and Conference Centre in Centurion....
Government and civil society will tomorrow, 02 November 2018 conclude the two day National Gender-based Violence and...
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 29 October – 04 November 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-...
Members of the media who have applied for accreditation to cover the Presidential Summit on Gender-Based Violence taking place from 01 to 02 November 2018 are requested to collect their...
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 22 - 28 October 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a better South Africa.
From 22 to 23...Government will on Sunday, 21 October 2018 celebrate what would’ve been MaSisulu’s 100th Birthday under the theme: Albertina Sisulu “A woman of fortitude”.
Albertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu was born on the 21st...
The Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on the South African Investment Conference, Minister of Economic Development, Hon. Ebrahim Patel and Ms. Trudi Makhaya, President’s Economic Advisor will host a media briefing on preparations for hosting the South Africa Investment...
10 October 2018
Minister of Communications, Nomvula Mokonyane will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 10 October 2018.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 11 October 2018
Time: 09H00...
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 08 – 14 October 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a better South Africa.
The Minister of...Members of the media who have applied to cover the Jobs Summit are advised that the accreditation centre will continue operating tomorrow before the formal proceedings from 08:00am till 12:00 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Hall 1- Office 2....
Members of the media who have applied for accreditation to cover the funeral service of the late Minister of Environmental Affairs, Dr Edna Molewa, are requested to collect their accreditation cards at the Tshwane Events Centre.
Details are as follows:
Day One:
Date:...
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 01 – 07 October 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a better South Africa.
From 01 to 05...19 September 2018
Minister of Communications, Nomvula Mokonyane will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 19 September 2018.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 20 September 2018
Time...
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 17 - 23 September 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a better South Africa.
On Monday, 17...On Monday, 17 September 2018, Government will mark the beginning of the Fifth Annual Thusong Service Centre Week. The 2018 Annual Thusong Service Centre Week takes place in conjunction with the Public Service Month, under the...
Minister of Communications, Nomvula Mokonyane will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 5 September 2018.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 6 September 2018
Time: 9h00
Venue: GCIS, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis...
Minister of Communications, Nomvula Mokonyane will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 22 August 2018.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 23 August 2018
Time: 10h00
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street,...
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 20 -26 August 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a better South Africa.
The Statistics...Minister of Justice, Advocate Michael Masutha together with the Police Minister Bheki Cele, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi and the Special Investigation Unit head Advocate, Andy Mothibi will tomorrow Tuesday, 14 August 2018 brief the media on the presidential proclamation authorising SIU...
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 06 – 12 August 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a better South Africa.
The Minister of...Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 30 July to - 5 August 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a better South Africa.
The...Cabinet will hold its Lekgotla from the 1st to the 3rd of August 2018 at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.
Members of the media are invited for a photo opportunity and engagement with the Minister of...
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 23 - 29 July 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a better South Africa.
The Inter-Ministerial...The Department of Government Communications and Information Systems (GCIS) will host the MaSisulu Women Dialogue session at Difa Nkosi Hall in Leandra as a build up to Mandela Day, on Tuesday, 17 July 2018
The dialogue seeks to educate women about the values as part of celebrating the...
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 16 - 22 July 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a better South Africa
The Minister of...As part of the centenary celebrations for former President Nelson Mandela and struggle stalwart Mama Albertina Sisulu, and in response to the societal challenge of violence against women and children, the GCIS is organising a historic “100...
On Tuesday, 10 July 2018, Government is hosting the #100MenMarch to raise awareness on violence against women and children.
The March is hosted in partnership with business, labour, faith based organisations and non-profit organisation as participants. ...
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 09 – 15 July 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a better South Africa.
From 09 to 15 July,...6 July 2018
Civil servants walk in the name of women and children
As part of the centenary celebrations for former President Nelson Mandela and struggle stalwart Mama Albertina Sisulu, and in response to the societal...
5 July 2018
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on the Centenary Celebrations of Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu chaired by the Minister of Energy, Jeff Radebe, will hold a media briefing to provide progress on the implementation of the Comprehensive...
4 July 2018
Minister of Communications, Nomvula Mokonyane will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 04 July 2018.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 05 July 2018
Time: 10H00
...
26 June 2018
Media (Only) accreditation for the funeral service of Ambassador Billy Modise
Members of the media who wish to cover the funeral of the late Ambassador Billy Modise are advised to submit their personal details as...
24 Jun 2018
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on State Funerals, led by Minister in the Presidency, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, will on Monday, 25 June 2018 brief media on the preparations for the Official Memorial and Funeral Services for the late...
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week 25 June – 01 July 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a better South Africa.
On Monday, 25...Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week 18 - 24 June 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a better South Africa.
The Deputy Minister...20 June 2018
Minister of Communications Nomvula Mokonyane will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 20 June 2018.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 21...
23 May 2018
Minister of Communications Nomvula Mokonyane, will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 23 May 2018.
Members of the media are invited to attend as follows:
Date: Thursday, 24 May 2018
Time: ...
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week 21-27 May 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a better South Africa.
Minister for the...
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week 15 – 20 May 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National...
15 May 2018
The Ministerial Task Team on North West will tomorrow hold stakeholder engagements in Lichtenberg, North West Province. Lichtenberg is an administrative centre of Ditsobotla Local Municipality.
The Ministers will also brief the media post...
9 May 2018
On the 10th of May 2018, Minister of Communications, Ms Nomvula Mokonyane and Deputy Minister Pinkie Kekana will table the department’s 2018/19 Budget Vote in Parliament.
Through the Budget Vote speech the Minister will demonstrate how the...
9 May 2018
Minister of Communications Nomvula Mokonyane, will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 9 May 2018.
Members of the media are invited to attend as follows:
Date: Thursday, 10 May 2018
Time: 10h00...
4 May 2018
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on the centenary celebrations of Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu chaired by Minister Jeff Radebe will hold a media briefing to unpack the Comprehensive National Programme developed by the IMC and provide...
3 May 2018
The Minister of Communications, Ms Nomvula Mokonyane will on Friday, 04 May 2018, meet with Mamelodi FM and Poort FM as part of the community radio outreach activities. The meeting will also be attended by Sentech, Media...
30 April 2018
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week 30 April – 06 May 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to...
Minister of Communications Nomvula Mokonyane, will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday 24 April 2018.
Members of the media are invited to attend as follows:
Date: Thursday, 25 April 2018
Time: 10H00
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein...
17 April 2018
Members of the media who have applied for accreditation to cover the official memorial and funeral service of Dr Zola Skweyiya are advised to collect accreditation as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 17 April 2018
Time: 16h30-20h00
...
13 April 2018
Ladies and gentlemen of the media
Welcome to the technical briefing to prepare for the funeral ceremony of Mama Winnie Mandela who passed away, on the 2nd April 2018.
President Ramaphosa has accorded Mama Winnie a Special Official...
4 April 2018
Members of the media are advised that the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) Ministers will hold a briefing on the Special Official Funeral of the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.
The details are as follows:-
Date: Thursday, 05 April...
Media briefing on the outcomes of the cabinet meeting
Minister of Communications Nomvula Mokonyane, will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 14 March 2018.
Members of the media are invited to attend as follows:
Date: Thursday, 15 March...
5 March 2018
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week of 5 – 11 March 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to...
Minister of Communications Nomvula Mokonyane, will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday 28 February 2018.
Members of the media are invited to attend as follows:
Date: Thursday, 1 March 2018
...
Government has scheduled the following media briefings/activities for the week of the 19th - 25th February 2018. The activities, aligned to the National Development Plan and detailed in the Medium Term Strategic Framework...
The Inter-Ministerial Task Team (IMTT) on Drought and Water Scarcity 2015, will brief the media on integrated efforts to ensure that the country responds effectively to the drought situation in the country, especially in Cape Town.
...29 January 2018
Government wishes to advise the members of the media about the planned media briefings / activities scheduled for the week of 29th January to 4th February 2018
Today, Monday, 29th January at 11:30am, the Minister of Police Fikile Mbalula...
25 January 2017
Cabinet Lekgotla photo opportunity and remarks by Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane
Government Communication and Information System invites members of the media to a photo opportunity and brief remarks by Minister of Communications, Mmamoloko Kubayi...
17 January 2018
South African Government led by the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) will launch Operation Fiela II in January 2018. Members of the media are invited to a workshop that will outline the plans around this Intergrated...
Dear members of the media, please note that the ICTS Cluster media briefing that was planned to take place today at 12:00 as indicated in the media advisory below has been cancelled. Apology for any inconvenience this may have caused.
11 December
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The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Social Security led by Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Chairperson of National Planning Commission, Mr Jeff Radebe will hold a media briefing to update the country on the...
6 December 2017
Media briefing on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday 6 December 2017
Minister of Communications Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today,...
29 November 2017
Directors-General of Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster departments, will lead a media briefing to give an update on the progress made on the implementation of the MTSF 2014-2019 in the second quarter towards achieving...
15 November 2017
Media briefing on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday 15 November 2017
Minister of Communications Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 15 November 2017. ...
9 November 2017
Invitation to Anti-Corruption Media Round Table Discussion
The Acting Director-General of Government Communications (GCIS), Ms Phumla Williams, in partnership with the National Prosecuting Authority, cordially invites you to a breakfast...
24 October 2017
Government Communication and Information System will host SADC media awards workshop
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will host a SADC media awards workshop. The...
23 October 2017
Memorial service for the late Mr Joe Maila - the Ministry of Health spokesperson
The GCIS and the Ministry of Health will on Thursday, 26 October 2017 hold a joint Memorial Service in...
19 October 2017
Media briefing on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday 18 October 2017
Members of the media are invited to the Post Cabinet media briefing on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held yesterday...
18 October 2017
President Jacob Zuma will tomorrow, 19 October 2017, unveil a life-size statue of Mr Oliver Reginald Tambo at the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.
The ceremony forms part of the O.R. Tambo centenary celebrations...
20 September 2017
Government embarked on the fourth year commemoration of the Thusong Service Centre Annual Week from Monday, 18 September 2017 on which the opening event was held at Colesberg Thusong Service Centre in the Northern Cape.
The Deputy...
Africa’s liberation history to be documented
South Africa will participate at the Ministerial Panel Discussion between South Africa and Tanzania on Liberation Heritage Programme led by the Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr Nathi Mthethwa. The meeting will be held...
28 August 2017
Minister of Communications, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo will today join a dialogue of young rural women to discuss their representation in the media. The event is hosted by Activate! Change Drivers, a network that connects young people and equips them...
16 August 2017
Minister of Communications, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo, will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, Wednesday 16 August 2017.
Members of the media are invited to attend as follows:
Date: Thursday, 17 August 2017...
10 August 2017
The Duke Menell Media Exchange is hosting a two day conference under the theme “Truth and Trust, Mapping Media’s New Terrain” starting on Friday 11th to Saturday 12th August 2017. Minister of Communications, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo has been invited to...
3 August 2017
The University of South Africa (UNISA) has invited the Minister of Communications, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo to deliver the keynote address at the UNISA Annual Media Conference taking place on the 4th of August 2017. Minister Dlodlo will speak in line...
2 August 2017
Minister of Communications, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo will tomorrow (Thursday) address media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting that took place on Tuesday, 01 August 2017. Cabinet held its ordinary meeting yesterday at Sefako Makgatho Presidential...
31 July 2017
Government Communications and Information System invites members of the media to a photo opportunity and brief remarks by Minister of Communication, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo at the start of the Cabinet Lekgotla tomorrow, 01 August 2017.
The Lekgotla...
27 July 2017
The Secretariat of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) will convene a one day media workshop in Johannesburg.
The purpose of this one-day workshop is to enhance awareness of the media on the SADC Industralisation Strategy,...
25 July 2017
Government will host a media briefing to update on the arrangements for the memorial service and funeral of the late Mr Ronnie Mamoepa. President Jacob Zuma has declared a Special Provincial Official Funeral for the highly regarded government...
24 July 2017
Government Communication and Information System will on Wednesday, 26 July 2017 hold a Memorial Service in honour of the veteran government communicator, Mr Ronnie Mamoepa who passed away on Saturday, 22 July 2017.
The memorial service will be...
17 July 2017
Members of the media are advised of the following events led by the Security Cluster Ministers and Deputy Ministers to commemorate the 2017 Nelson Mandela Day.
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16 July 2017
The Department of Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in partnership with the Capricorn District and Polokwane Municipalities, Limpopo Provincial Government and SAMSUNG Mobile SA will commemorate Mandela Day with stakeholders in...
28 June 2017
Members of the media are advised that the Minister of Communications, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo will today, 28 June 2017, delivery a keynote address at the launch of REALPOLITIK, an analysis and opinions web publication that seeks to be an alternative...
23 June 2017
President Jacob Zuma will tomorrow, Saturday, 24 June 2017 undertake a Presidential Siyahlola Monitoring Visit to Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape. The focus will be on building safer communities and the improvement of...
13 June 2017
Members of the media are advised to direct all inquiries related to the Minister of Communications, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo to Pheliswa Sebati until further notice.
Her contact details are:
Ms Pheliswa Sebati
Tel: 012 473 0230
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12 June 2017
Members of the media who applied for accreditation to cover the National Youth Day Commemoration taking place on 16 June 2017 at the Sport Grounds, Tshing ext. 2, Ventersdorp in North West are advised to collect their accreditation cards as...
Please note the briefing has been cancelled. A new date will be communicated soon.
11 June 2017
The International Cooperation, Trade and Security (ICTS) cluster chaired by Minister Edna Molewa will brief media on the implementation of the...
Minister of Communications, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on 6 June 2017 in Cape Town.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 8 June...
26 May 2017
Today, Friday, 26 May at 10h00, the Minister of Communications, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo and Deputy Minister Tandi Mahambehlala will table the Department of Communication Budget Vote for the 2017/18 financial year in the National Assembly.
The...
5 May 2017
Minister Dlodlo and Deputy Minister Mahambehlala Community Engagements ahead of the 2017/18 Budget Vote
As part of the pre-Budget Vote stakeholder engagements, the Minister of Communications, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo...
10 May 2017
Minister of Communications, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on 10 May 2017 in Cape Town.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 11 May 2017
Time...
26 April 2017
Minister of Communications, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on the 26 April 2017 in Pretoria.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: 28 April 2017
...
24 April 2017
In commemoration of Freedom Day, celebrated on the 27th April 2017, the Minister of Communications will host a dialogue with learners from various schools in Gauteng.
The purpose of the dialogue is to start on-going discussions with...
22 April 2017
The Deputy Minister of Communications Tandi Mahambehlala will engage young people of the metro as part of the post-SoNA programme and is aimed at galvanising society to actively participate in the implementation of the NDP as a roadmap towards radical...
22 April 2017
South Africa celebrates Freedom Day annually on the 27 April and the theme for this year is “The year of OR Tambo: Together deepening democracy and building safer and crime-free communities”. The celebrations coincide with the centenary of the late...
21 April 2017
South Africa and the People’s Republic of China will launch the high level People-to-People exchange mechanism from 24-26 April 2017. The South African delegation will be led by Minister of Arts and Culture Mr Nathi Mthethwa. The Chinese delegation will be led...
19 April
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on the in-coming visit for the high level People to People Exchange Mechanism (PPEM), will brief the media on the state of readiness for this visit. The Minister of Arts and Culture Mr Nathi Mthethwa will lead the media briefing...
7 April 2017
Government will today brief the media on the developments around today’s protest march.
Minister of Communications, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo supported by Ministers in the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) will lead the media...
31 March 2017
The official memorial service of the late Mr Ahmed “Kathy” Kathrada has been postponed until further notice.
The memorial service was scheduled to take place on Saturday, 01 April 2017 at the University of Johannesburg, Soweto Campus.
...31 March 2017
Members of the media covering the official memorial service of the late Mr Ahmed “Kathy” Kathrada are advised that there is an accreditation process that they need to follow.
To apply for accreditation kindly complete an online...
30 March 2017
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting on Wednesday, 29 March 2017 in Pretoria.
Members of the media are advised that the Cabinet Spokesperson will, later today, issue a media statement communicating the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting.
...15 March 2017
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on the 15 March 2017 in Cape Town.
The media briefing will take place as ...
11 March 2017
The South African media are invited to submit their entries for the 2017 SADC Media Awards Competition.
The Awards were established following a decision by the Council of Ministers in 1996 to establish a sector that deals with matters relating to...
6 March 2017
The Governance & Administration Cluster chaired by Adv Ngoako Ramatlhodi, Minister for the Public Service and Administration will brief media on the implementation of the Cluster programme of action for the year, following the 2017 State of the Nation...
3 March 2017
The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster chaired by Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will on Sunday, 05 March 2017 brief the media on the implementation of the Cluster programme of action for the year, following the 2017 State of...
1 March 2017
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on the 01 March 2017.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
...
27 February 2017
The Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster chaired by Minister Bathabile Dlamini will brief media on the implementation of the Cluster programme of action for the year, following the 2017 State of the Nation Address.
...
24 February 2017
The Economic Sectors, Employment and Infrastructure Development Cluster chaired by Minister Gugile Nkwinti will brief media on the implementation of the Cluster programme of action for the year, following the 2017 State of the Nation Address. Minister...
24 February 2017
On Saturday, 25 February 2017, government will embark on the National Development Plan (NDP) back to school Imbizo under the theme “Together we move South Africa Forward: Making our future work”. The Imbizo seeks to send a clear message that South Africa...
15 February 2017
President Jacob Zuma will on Friday, 17 February 2017, via Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) studios, connect live with a number of Community Radio stations across South Africa, where he will unpack the State of the Nation...
15 February 2017
Post Cabinet media briefing
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Chairperson of the National Planning Commission, Mr Jeff Radebe, will...
10 February 2017
The International Cooperation, Trade and Security Cluster chaired by Minister Edna Molewa will brief media on the implementation of the Cluster programme of action for the year, following the 2017 State of the Nation Address. Minister Molewa will be supported by the Co-...
Cabinet Lekgotla photo opportunity and remarks by Minister Jeff Radebe, 01 February 2017
Cabinet will hold its Lekgotla from the 1ST of February 2017 at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. Members of the media will be afforded a brief...
17 January 2017
The Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa will today address the South African delegation comprising of government, business and labour at the 2017 World Economic Forum Annual meeting taking place from 17-20...
12 Dec 2016
The International Cooperation, Trade and Security cluster chaired by Minister Edna Molewa will brief media on the progress made in the implementation of the cluster’s Programme of Action (PoA) towards achieving the goals of the NDP: Vision 2030....
9 December 2016
Ministers in the Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster, will lead a media briefing to give an update on the progress made in the second quarter towards achieving the goals of the NDP: Vision 2030.
Members of the media...
8 December 2016
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on the 07 December 2016.
The media briefing will...
22 November 2016
The International Cooperation, Trade and Security cluster chaired by Minister Edna Molewa will brief media on the progress made in the implementation of the cluster’s Programme of Action (PoA) towards achieving the goals of the NDP: Vision...
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Chairperson of the National Planning Commission, Mr Jeff Radebe, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on the 16 November 2016.
The media briefing will take...
9 November 2016
The Imbizo Focus Week, 7-13 November 2016 is held under the theme “Together we move South Africa forward: “Our future – make it work“. The core priorities of the NDP are to reduce poverty, unemployment and inequality. The implementation levers...
The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) will embark on an Imbizo programme to report back to the community of Nyanga in the Western Cape Province.
The Community Imbizo will be led by Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Michael Masutha, Minister of Home Affairs...
Imbizo Focus Week Calendar for Planning Purposes
Members of the media are advised that government is currently hosting a series of engagements as part of the National Imbizo Focus Week starting from the 7th to the 13th of November 2016. These are aligned to...
7 Nov 2016
The Economic Sectors, Employment and Infrastructure Development Cluster led by Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Gugile Nkwinti will on Monday 07 November 2016 visit the site of the Agri-hub in Moretele in the Northwest Province and...
25 October 2016
The Minister of Communication, Ms Faith Muthambi will deliver closing remarks at the Africa Editors Forum and Press Officers Engagement in Pretoria
The Minister of Communication, Ms Faith Muthambi will deliver closing remarks at the...
23 October 2016
AU Commission Chair Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to lead Women in media session during Africa Editors meeting in Pretoria
Cape Town based media are invited to participate in the “Women in media session” led by...
20 Oct 2016
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Chairperson of the National Planning Commission, Mr Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on the 19 October 2016.
...
20 October 2016
AU Commissiom Chair , Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to adress Africa Editors Forum and Press Officers Engagement in Pretoria
The African Union Commission Chairperson, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will be hosting a joint...
30 September 2016
Justice, Crime Prevention & Security Cluster Ministers will brief the media on plans to address the unrest at our institutions of higher learning.
Members of the media are invited to cover the briefing as follows:
Date:...
30 September 2016
Call for media accreditation registration for the 30th Anniversary of Samora Machel’s tragic death
Members of the media are invited to apply for accreditation to cover the 30th...
29 September 2016
Post Cabinet Media Briefing
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Chairperson of the National Planning Commission, Mr Jeff Radebe, will brief the media on the...
26 September 2016
The Economic Sectors, Employment and Infrastructure Development Cluster, chaired by Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti, will lead a media briefing to give an update on the progress made in the implementation of the...
23 September 2016
Ministers in the Social Protection, Community and Human Development Clusters, will lead a media briefing to give an update on the progress made in the implementation of the cluster’s Programme of Action (PoA) towards achieving the goals of the...
22 September 2016
Government embarked on a third year anniversary of the Thusong Service Center Annual Week from Monday, 19 September 2016. The closing event of the week will take place on the Friday, 23 September 2016 at KwaZanele Community Hall, Breyten in...
21 September 2016
Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr BE Nzimande will today engage with community listeners on fee adjustment on various community radio stations.
Communities, parents and students are encouraged to tune-in to the following...
20 September 2016
Governance and Administration Cluster (G&A) to brief media on on implimentation of National Development Plan (NDP)The Minister of Public Service and Administration, Advocate Ngoako Ramatlhodi, in his capacity as Chairperson of the G&A...
16 September 2016
Deputy Minister of Communications, Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will, on Monday 19 September 2016, officially launch the Annual ‘Thusong Service Centre Week’ in Mossel Bay’s Thusong Service Centre, Western Cape.
The Deputy Minister will...
15 Sep 2016
Minister of Communications Ms Faith Muthambi to address the first inaugural Annual General Meeting of the Eersterus Community Radio at the Civic Centre in Eersterus, East of Pretoria on the 16th of September. ”Governance and sustainability of...
14 September 2016
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Minister Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on the 14 September 2016.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
...7 Sep 2016
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Drought will host a media briefing on the latest status regarding the country’s drought. The on-going dry season and the upcoming summer months have an implication on what South Africa should expect in the medium to...
22 August 2016
Accrediation template
President Jacob Zuma has declared a Special Official Funeral for the former Minister of Sport and Recreation, the late Reverend Arnold Makhenkesi Stofile, who passed on Monday, 16 August 2016...
19 August 2016
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Chairperson of the National Planning Commission, Mr Jeff Radebe, will hold a media briefing to outline the outcomes of the Cabinet Lekgotla that ends today.
...12 Aug 2016
Cabinet will hold its Lekgotla from the 16TH to the 19TH of August 2016 at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.
Members of the media will be allowed a brief opportunity to take pictures of Cabinet members. This will be...
5 August 2016
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Local Government Elections will hold a media briefing on Sunday, 7 August 2016. As the world’s eyes are firmly on South Africa, the IMC will provide the last details about the elections and also explain the...
1 August 2016
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) will on Monday, 01 August 2016 brief media on the state of readiness by the South African security agencies to secure 2016 Local Government Elections. The briefing will take...
21 July 2016
Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources Godfrey Oliphant, supported by the Departments of Health, Labour and Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation as well as the Financial Services Board will provide an update on work done thus far to create a single...
South Africa will host the 21st International AIDS Conference in Durban from 18-22 July 2016 under the theme: “Access Equity Rights Now”,
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the South African National Aids Council (SANAC), will lead...
Media Accreditation for the 21st International Aids Conference to be held from 18-22 July 2016 at the Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, Durban
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the South African National Aids...
22 Jun 2016
Minister of Communications to deliver a keynote address at the Community Broadcasting Engagement
Minister of Communications Ms. Faith Muthambi will deliver a keynote address at the Community Broadcasting...
21 June 2016
The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS), led by the Chairperson, Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will today at 16h00 brief the media on the developments around the violent protests in Tshwane.
Members of the media are...
15 June 2016
Tomorrow, 16 June 2016 marks the commemoration of 40th anniversary of Soweto Students Uprising. Members of the media are advised of the following order of proceedings:-
Media programme
Part one: Unveiling of Dr M Eldestein plaque led...
8 June 2016
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, 08 June 2016.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date:...
31 May 2016
The registration for the Set-top-Boxes for Broadcasting Digital Migration moved to another level in April when the department decided to kick-start door to door registration process for qualifying indigent households.
Qualifying residents of...
29 May 2016
On Monday, 30 May at 09h00, The Financial Fiscal Commission (FFC) will brief the media on the annual submission for the division of revenue 2017/2018. The briefing will be held at Imbizo Media Centre, Cape Town, with a link up to GCIS,...
27 May 2016
The Deputy Minister of Communications, Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will on Monday, 30 May deliver a lecture to commemorate Africa Month at the University of South Africa (UNISA). Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has formed a...
25 May 2015
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Minister Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on the 25 May 2016.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date:...
20 May 2016
The Minister of Communications, Ms Faith Muthambi (MP) will, on Monday, 23 May 2016 engage with the community in Tshino village, Vuwani Limpopo as part of the activities of the Inter-ministerial Committee (IMC) on Vuwani as established by His...
13 May 2016
Members of the media are invited to a media networking session with Minister of Communications, Faith Muthambi and Executive Mayor of Vhembe District Municipality, Councillor, Tshitereke Matibe to engage on the process pertaining to the consultations on bringing...
11 May 2016
Members of the media are advised to apply for accreditation for the Fort Hare centenary celebrations that will be held at Fort Hare University, Alice Campus on 20 May 2016.
To apply for media accreditation, kindly complete all the fields in...
11 May 2016
Acting Minister in The Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 11 May 2016.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date...
6 May 2016
The Minister of Communications Ms Faith Muthambi will table the Budget Vote of the Department of Communications in the National Assembly, Cape Town on Friday, 6th May 2016. Minister Muthambi will in her speech outline some of the successes of the...
4 May 2016
Ensuring a happy period, restoring the sanitary dignity of young women at Tshegofatsong Special School for the severely disabled
The Deputy Minister of Communications, Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has joined forces with Serithi Campaign to...
28 April 2016
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, 26th April 2016.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: ...
26 April 2016
The Deputy Minister of Communications, Ms Stella Ndabeni Abrahams will, on Friday, 29 April 2016, conduct a project monitoring visit of the online video editing course currently underway in Johannesburg.
The training course emanates from...
20 April 2016
Minister of Communications Ms Faith Muthambi is set to deliver keynote address at the “2nd EThekwini Social Cohesion Conference” on the 21st of April 2016,
Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
EThekwini Municipality was first city to...
20 Apr 2016
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on the 13 April 2016.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday,...
19 Apr 2016
The Deputy Minister of Communications, Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will, on Thursday, 21 April 2016, conduct a project monitoring visit of the online video editing course currently underway in Nyanga. The training course emanates from the Deputy...
18 April 2016
On Monday, 18 April at 10h30, The Statistician-General, Dr Pali Lehohla, will brief the media on the release of the Vulnerable Groups Series I: The social profile of youth, 2009-2014 report. The report analyses the socioeconomic and demographic...
8 Apr 2016
Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Mr Enver Surty will on Sunday 10 April 2016 deliver a keynote address at the closing event of the National Imbizo Focus Week under the theme “Together we move South Africa Forward – Grow South Africa “.
The...
1 April 2016
Acting Minister of Communications, Mosebenzi Zwane will on Monday, 4 April 2016 officially launch the fourth National Imbizo Focus Week under the theme “Together we move South Africa Forward “at Ga-Seleka, in Lephalale, Limpopo Province.
The Focus Week...
31 March 2016
South African government will embark on the National Imbizo Focus Week under the theme “Together we move South Africa forward”. Izimbizo are two-way, unmediated and interactive information sharing platforms, a dialogue between government and people aimed at...
16 March 2016
Members of the media are advised that the post Cabinet media briefing announced earlier has been cancelled. The outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today will be communicated through a media statement that will be issued tomorrow, 17 March 2016...
13 March 2016
On Monday, 14 March at 10h00, The Minister of Transport, Dipuo Peters will brief the media on the findings of the PRASA Rail Denver station rear-end collision which left 240 people injured. The Board of inquiry was assigned to investigate the...
10 March 2016
In line with the 2016 State of the Nation Address (SONA) pronouncements and government priorities, the Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams (MP) will lead a post SoNA Information Seminar in the Camdeboo Local Municipality,...
9 Mar 2016
Minister of Communications Ms Faith Muthambi will address the graduation assembly of Participants in Certificate Programme in Government Communications at the Wits School of Governance on Thursday 10th of March in Parktown, Johannesburg.
“The...
4 March 2016
Economic Sectors, Employment and Infrastructure Development Cluster chaired by Minister Gugile Nkwinti will hold a media briefing on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action following the 2016 State of the Nation Address.
The media...
06 March 2016
Minister of Communications Minister Ms Faith Muthambi will make an official visit to Davos, Switzerland for three days to attend the 2016 World Communication Forum (WCF). The forum is scheduled from the 7th to 10th March 2016.
Minister...
3 March 2016
The Post Cabinet media briefing scheduled to take place today at 10h00 has been cancelled due to official opening of the National House of Traditional Leaders by President Zuma at Old Assembly in Parliament. A media statement will be issued in due course....
2 March 2016
The briefing has been cancelled.
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on the 02 March 2016.
The media briefing will take...
24 February 2016
On Thursday, 25 February at 8h00am, Economic Sectors, Employment and Infrastructure Development Cluster chaired by Minister Gugile Nkwinti will hold a media briefing on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for the post State...
24 February 2016
Members of the media, please note that Economic Sectors, Employment and Infrastructure Development Cluster media briefing that was scheduled to take place tomorrow, 25 February 2016 at Imbizo Media Centre, Cape Town with a link up to...
22 February 2016
The International Cooperation, Trade and Security Cluster chaired by Minister Siyabonga Cwele will brief media on the implementation of Government’s Programme of Action following the State of the Nation Address 2016.
MEMBERS OF THE...
21 February 2016
On Tuesday, 23 February at 09h00am, International Cooperation, Trade and Security cluster chaired by Minister Siyabonga Cwele will hold a media briefing on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for the post State of the...
19 February 2016
The Chairperson of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS), Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa–Nqakula will lead a delegation of Ministers and Deputy Ministers on a Community Outreach and Imbizo Programme to Port Elizabeth on 22 February 2016...
17 February 2016
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on the 17 February 2016.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: ...
17 February 2016
Government wishes to advise members of the media that the following media briefings have been postponed. New dates will be communicated accordingly.
On Wednesday, 17 February at 09:00am, Economic Sector, Employment and Infrastructure...
19 February 2016
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will host a SADC workshop on Friday, 19 February 2015 in Auckland Park.
The objective of the workshop is to deliberate and strategies on the SADC Media Awards 2016. The awards aim to recognize...
15 February 2016
Social Protection, Community and Human Development (SPCHD) cluster chaired by Minister Bathabile Dlamini will hold a media briefing on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for the post State of the Nation Address 2016.
The...
14 February 2016
On Tuesday, 16 February at 10:00am, Social Protection, Community and Human Development cluster chaired by Minister Bathabile Dlamini will hold a media briefing on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for the post State of...
5 Feb 2016
All media covering the Official Funeral of struggle stalwart, Hermanus Loots are advised to collect their accreditation as follows:
...
4 January 2016
Accreditation form [download]
President Jacob Zuma has declared a Special Official Funeral for the struggle stalwart and former Member of Parliament, Hermanus Loots who passed away on Monday, 25 January 2016.
Hermanus Loots,...
3 Feb 2016
Government will today, Wednesday, 03 February 2016 hold an Official Memorial Service in honour of the struggle stalwart and former Member of Parliament, Hermanus Loots who passed away on Monday, 25 January 2016.
Minister of Human Settlements,...
29 January 2016
Cabinet will hold its Lekgotla from the 02 to the 06 of February 2016 at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.
Members of the media will be allowed a brief opportunity to take pictures of Cabinet members. This will be followed by an...
13 January 2016
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the outcomes of the Special Cabinet meeting held yesterday (13 January 2016).
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date:...
10 December 2015
Ministers of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster will brief the media on the progress and achievements made by the cluster.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Sunday, 13 December 2015
Time:...
10 December 2015
Members of the media are invited to submit their entries for the 2016 SADC Media Awards Competition and the closing date for is 29 February 2016.
The SADC Media Awards were established in 1996 following a decision by the Council of Ministers to...
10 Dec 2015
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held yesterday (09 December 2015).
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date:...
8 Dec 2015
The Deputy Minister of Communications Stella Ndabeni Abrahams to deliver The Keynote address at the International Institute of Communications (IIC)Telecommunication and Media Forum on The 9 December 2015 at 08h30 at...
3 December 2015
Deputy Minister of Communications Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will give a message of support to the National Prosecution Authority- led Imbizo and later host the Christmas party for the elderly in Diepsloot as she continues with the second part of the Imbizo....
2 December 2015
Minister of Communications Ms Faith Muthambi will attend the International Development Cooperation meeting on Gender and Media from the 7th to 10th December 2015 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Minister will also give an opening statement and chair...
26 November 2015
Minister of Communications Faith Muthambi will open the National Imbizo Focus Week on Monday 30th November 2015 in Lephalale, Limpopo. The primary aim of the National Imbizo Focus Week is to create an engaging and interactive information...
27 Nov 2015
Government will embark on the National Imbizo Focus Week from the 30th November to 6th December 2015 to engage with communities and various stakeholders. Izimbizo are a two-way unmediated and interactive information sharing platforms, a dialogue...
26 November 2015
Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will deliver a keynote address at the 2nd Annual Alfred Nzo communications and media awards on Friday, 27th November 2015 at Maluti Civic Centre,...
25 November 2015
The National World AIDS Day 2015 will be commemorated at Ugu Sports and Leisure Centre, Port Shepstone in KwaZulu-Natal under the theme “Towards an HIV-free generation, Rise. Act. Protect”. This year’s World AIDS Day will celebrate and...
22 November 2015
On Tuesday, 24 November at 11h00, The Statistician-General of South Africa, Mr Pali Lehohla, will release the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates for the third quarter of 2015 at a media briefing. The briefing will be held at Tshedimosetso...
18 November 2015
Minister in the Presidency for Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday (18 November 2015).
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date...
13 November 2015
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) responsible for the drought led by Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Pravin Gordhan will give an update on its work.
Details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: 13...
4 November 2015
Minister in the Presidency for Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday (04 November 2015).
The media briefing will take place as follows:
...
1 November 2015
On Tuesday, 03 November at 12h30, The Minister of Trade and Industry Dr Rob Davies will brief the media on the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The briefing will be held at Imbizo Media Centre, Cape Town with a video link up to...
26 October 2015
The Economic Sectors, Employment and Infrastructure Development Cluster (ESEID) chaired by the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Gugile Nkwinti will host a media briefing to give an update on progress made by the Cluster.
The media...
26 October 2015
On Tuesday, 27 October at 11h00, the Statistician-General, Mr Pali Lehohla, will release the results of the quarterly labour force survey for the third quarter (Q3) of 2015. The briefing will be held at Tshedimosetso House (GCIS), Pretoria...
21 Oct 2015
Minister in the Presidency for Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday (21 October 2015).
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date:...
4 October 2015
On Monday, 05 October at 12h00, The Statistician-General, Mr Pali Lehohla, will release the three following periodic survey (conducted every three to five years) reports: electricity, gas and water supply industry (2013), post &...
30 September 2015
The Minister of Communications, Ms Faith Muthambi will host a SADC Thank You Dinner to honour South African winners of the 2015 Competition. The awards aim to recognize excellence in journalism in the area of print, photojournalism,...
25 September 2015
Minister in the Presidency for Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe will address media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday (23 September 2015).
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Saturday...
25 September 2015
Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the Governance and Administration (G&A) Cluster, will lead a media briefing to give an update on progress and achievements made in the implementation of the...
20 September 2015
On Tuesday, 22 September at 09h00, Minister of Higher Education and Training, Blade Nzimande will brief the media on plans to convene the 2nd National Higher Education Transformation Summit. This summit will be attended by distinguished...
13 September 2015
On Monday, 14 September at 10h00, Social Protection, Community and Human Development (SPCHD) Cluster chaired by Minister of Social Development Bathabile Dlamini will hold a media briefing to give an update on progress and achievements on the...
11 September 2015
Please note that the scheduled media briefing below has been postponed.
Social Protection, Community and Human Development (SPCHD) Cluster chaired by Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini will hold a...
9 September 2015
Please note that the Post Cabinet Media Briefing scheduled for today, Thursday (10 September 2015) will no longer take place as planned. Instead, a Post Cabinet media statement outlining the outcomes of the Cabinet...
10 September 2015
Minister of Communication Ms Faith Muthambi will share a podium with Advocate Gerri Nel in a launch of a forensic investigations book titled: Legislative Principle and Investigative Practice. The book launch will be held in Centurion, Pretoria on the 11th...
9 September 2015
The Minister of Communications, Ms Faith Muthambi will on Sunday, 13 September 2015 launch the Annual Thusong Service Centre Week in Kwazulu-Natal, Dududu Thusong Service Centre. The Minister will be accompanied by Vulamehlo Local Municipality...
7 September 2015
All members of the media wishing to cover the unveiling of the Matola Raid Monument and Interpretative centre are requested to apply for online accreditation by completing the registration form on the link http://m.gcis.gov.za/index.php.
...5 September 2015
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on migration led by Minister for Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation in the Presidency, Jeff Radebe will hold a media briefing to provide an update on its work including Operation Fiela.
Details...
31 Aug 2015
On Tuesday, 01 September at 11h30, The Statistician-General, Pali Lehohla will release the recorded live births, 2014 report. The briefing will be held at Tshedimosetso House (GCIS), Pretoria with a link up to Imbizo Media Centre, Cape Town.
...
28 August 2015
Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances the Post Cabinet media briefing scheduled for today, Friday (28 August 2015) will no longer take place as planned.
Instead, a Post Cabinet media statement outlining the outcomes of the...
27 August 2015
Minister in the Presidency for Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe will address media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today in Cape Town.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Friday, 28...
24 August 2015
On Monday, 24 August at 12h00, The Minister of Home Affairs Malusi Gigaba will update the media on the progress made regarding the Zimbabwean Special Permit (ZSP). The briefing will be held at Home Affairs Department, 909 Arcardia Street,...
18 August 2015
Form: Accreditation
Members of the media are invited to apply for accreditation for the Presidential Imbizo taking place in Eersterust, Pretoria East. The Imbizo will address the scourge...
Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances the Post Cabinet Media Briefing scheduled for today, Thursday (13 August 2014) will no longer take place as planned.
Instead, a Post Cabinet media statement outlining the outcomes of yesterday's Cabinet meeting will be issued.
...
12 Aug 2015
Minister in the Presidency for Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe will address media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today in Cape Town.
The media briefing will take place as follows: ...
10 August 2015
On Tuesday, 11 August, President Jacob Zuma will brief the media on progress made since the delivery of the 2015 State of the Nation Address. He will focus primarily on the Nine Point Plan to boost economic growth and jobs that he announced at the SoNA. The...
7 August 2015
All media covering the official 2015 Women’s Day Commemoration in Sasolburg, Free State are advised to collect their accreditation as follows:
Date: Friday, 07 August 2015
Time: 12h00-17h00
Venue: 2nd Floor, Fezile Dabi...
2 August 2015
President Jacob Zuma will release South Africa’s first Status of Women Report as part of the Women’s Day celebration on 9th of August at Sasolburg, Free State. This year’s Women’s Month is taking place against the backdrop of the 60th anniversary...
2 August 2015
On Tuesday, 04 August at 10h00, The Statistician-General, Pali Lehohla will release the Tourism annual report. The report contains statistics on the number of travellers, including tourists, who arrive through South African ports of entry during 2014. The...
26 July 2015
On Monday, 27 July at 11h00, There will be a Cabinet Lekgotla photo opportunity as well as remarks by the Cabinet Spokesperson. The photo opportunity will take place at The Presidential Guest House in Pretoria.
On Wednesday, 29 July at 13h00 , The...
26 July 2015
Cabinet will hold its Lekgotla from the 27th to the 29 of July 2015 to review progress made in the implementation of the government programme of action. The Cabinet Lekgotla will take place at the Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.
...
20 July 2015
Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will do her 67-minute bit on the 21st July 2015, Kwalindile Village in Mthatha, Eastern Cape
The Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams in partnership with...
15 July 2015
Deputy Minister of Communications (DoC), Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will visit the North West province on Thursday, 16th July. She will participate in the Setsokotsane programme alongside Premier of the North West, Supra Mahumapelo.
The Deputy...
10 July 2015
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will host a Public Sector Manager (PSM) Forum on Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) in Kimberley, Northern Cape.
The Acting Director General of the department of Communications, Mr Ndivhuho...
28 June 2015
On Tuesday, 30 June at 09:00am, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release the results of the Quarterly financial statistics of private sector enterprises, Q1 2015 (QFS). The QFS provides quarterly statistics (in Rand value) on the total...
24 May 2015
Minister in the Presidency for...
13 June 2015
Members of the media who applied for accreditation for the National Youth Day Commemoration taking place on 16 June 2015 at Tshwane Events Centre (Show grounds) are advised of the following:
Order of proceedings
The day will start with a Prayer...
11 June 2015
Members of the media are advised that there will be no post Cabinet media briefing.
Decisions of the Cabinet meeting of 10 June 2015 will be communicated through a media statement that will be released today, Thursday, 11 June 2015.
Enquiries:...
10 June 2015
The Deputy Minister of Communications, Hon. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will give a keynote address at the launch and live screening of the premiere episode of a youth television talk show called “Before Forever After” on Soweto TV (DStv Channel 251),...
8 June 2015
On Monday, 8 June 2015 at 11h00, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Maite Nkoana- Mashabane will brief the media on South Africa’s hosting of the 25th African Union Summit. The venue will be media briefing room, DIRCO, O.R Tambo...
3 June 2015
Members of the media are invited to the launch of the book: The Media Landscape 2014: Celebrating 20 Years of South Africa’s Media
The book contains chapters from various media experts including William Bird, Shaka...
2 June 2015
It’s all systems go for the 25th World Economic Forum meeting on Africa (WEF Africa) taking place from 3 to 5 June 2015 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre under the theme: “Then and Now: Reimagining Africa’s Future.”
This year’s meeting is...
1 June 2015
On Monday, 01 June 2015 at 09h00, The Financial Fiscal Commission (FFC) will table its annual submission for the division of revenue in parliament on 29 May 2015. The FFC will brief the media on the annual submission for...
27 May 2015
Minister in the Presidency for Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe, will address media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today (27 May 2015) in Cape Town .
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday,...
24 May 2015
On Tuesday, 26 May 2015 at 10h30, Statistician-General Pali Lehohla will release the results of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 1st Quarter 2015. The briefing will be held at Imbizo Media Centre, Cape Town, with a link up to Tshedimosetso House (...
18 May 2015
The Minister of Communications, Ms Faith Muthambi will on the 20th of May 2015 interact with the community of Gugulethu in Western Cape Province as part of the government Public Participation Programme.
The Deputy Minister of Communications...
19 May 2015
Minister Faith Muthambi will tomorrow brief media on the Department of Communications Budget Vote following a community interaction in Gugulethu. The Minister and Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will later deliver Budget Vote speeches in the National...
18 May 2015
As part of the Pre-Budget Vote for the Department of Communications, the Deputy Minister of Communications Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will on Tuesday 19 May 2015, engage with journalism students of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (...
17 May 2015
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On Monday, 18 May 2015 at 10h30, Minister of Small Business Development, Lindiwe Zulu will hold a Budget Vote media briefing. The briefing will be held at Tshedimosetso House (GCIS), Pretoria, with a...
16 May 2015
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on migration led by Minister for Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation in the Presidency, Mr Jeff Radebe will hold a media briefing to provide an update on its work.
Details of the briefing are as follows:
...
Minister in the Presidency for Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe, will tomorrow (14 May 2015) address media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today (13 May 2015) in Cape Town .
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 14 May...
11 May 2015
On Tuesday, 12 May 2015 at 08h00, Minister of Environmental Affairs will launch the commission of a strategic environmental assessment of shale gas development in South Africa. The Minister will be joined by representatives from the...
3 May 2015
On Tuesday, 05 May 2015 at 10h00, Minister of Transport, Dipuo Peters will hold a post Budget Vote media briefing. The briefing will be held at Imbizo Media Centre, Cape Town, with a link up to Tshedimosetso House (GCIS), Pretoria.
On Tuesday, 05 May 2015...
29 April 2015
Minister for Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation in the Presidency, Mr Jeff Radebe will tomorrow address media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 29 April 2015.
Details are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 30...
28 April 2015
The Inter-ministerial Committee (IMC) on migration led by Minister for Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation in the Presidency, Mr Jeff Radebe will update media on government’s response to attacks on foreign nationals.
Details of the briefing are as...
24 April 2015
Members of the media are invited to apply for accreditation for the 25th World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa taking place from 3-5 June 2015 in Cape Town, South Africa. Convening under the theme “Then and Now: Reimagining Africa’s Future”, the meeting will...
23 April 2015
The Minister of Communications, Faith Muthambi will visit Musina Township to engage stakeholders this week to take forward the message that government and the country stand against violence against the foreign nationals.
Members of the...
19 April 2015
On Monday, 20 April 2015 at 12h00, Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu together with the CEO of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), Prof Olive Shisana will brief members of the media about the first global...
16 April 2015
Minister for Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation in the Presidency, Mr Jeff Radebe will tomorrow address media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 15 April in Cape Town.
Details are as follows:
Date: Friday,...
14 April 2015
The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) will hold a media briefing led by the chairperson of the cluster, Minister of Defence, Nosiviwe Mapisa- Nqakula. The cluster will brief media on security and stability issues relating to attacks...
13 April 2015
On Tuesday, 14 April 2015 at 10h00, The Statistician General, Dr Pali Lehohla will release a report based on the Victims of Crime Survey during a media briefing at Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, and Pretoria.
On Thursday, 15...
Minister of Communications, Ms Faith Muthambi together with Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu will on Sunday, 12 April 2015 host a dialogue session to mark the end of the National Imbizo Focus Week. Under the theme: “Imbizo Lounge”, the event will afford...
7 April 2015
Imbizo Week programme
Government will embark on the Second National Imbizo Focus Week from the 7-12 April 2015 under the government’s five year theme: “Together we move South Africa...
1 April 2015
Deputy Minister of Communications, Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams (MP), accompanied by Executive Mayor, Ms Eunice Diko and Umzimvubu Mayor Councillor Phangwa will on Tuesday, 07 April 2015 visit Siqhingeni village, ward 10...
20 March 2015
Media covering the reburial of JB Marks are advised to collect their accreditations from 12h00, TODAY on Friday 2015 until 17h00 and on Saturday from 08h30 until 20h30 at the Ventersdorp Municipal Offices next to the Ventersdorp Library.
...
17 Mar 2015
Members of the media wishing to cover the reburial of Mr JB Marks are requested to submit their details for accreditation by completing the attached form and email it to Ishmael@doc.gov.za.
The deadline for the submission of details is...
17 Mar 2015
Members of the media are requested to apply for accreditation to the official memorial service and Special Official Funeral of the late Minister of Public Service and Administration, Collins Chabane.
All media wishing to cover both the...
12 Mar 2015
Media accreditation for the reburial of Moses Kotane and JB Marks will no longer be live (no photographs will be taken). Members of the media whose accreditation applications have been approved are requested to collect their accreditations between...
Members of the media are advised that the accreditation deadline for the reburial of Moses Kotane and JB Marks has been extended to 12h00 on Wednesday, 11 March 2015.
The accreditation process is live accreditation (photographs of applicants will be taken). Each member of the media will...
8 March 2015
On Tuesday, 10 March at 09:00am, Minister of Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa will host a media briefing on the second day of the National Waste Management Summit starting from 09-11 March 2015. The summit will provide a platform for robust and...
5 March 2015
Members of the media are invited to submit their details for accreditation for the reburial of Moses Kotane and JB Marks.
The reburials will take place as follows:
1. Mr Moses Kotane
Date: 14 March 2015...
4 Mar 2015
Minister for Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation in the Presidency, Mr Jeff Radebe will tomorrow address media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 04 March in Cape Town.
Details are as follows:
Date...
27 Feb 2015
Members of the media are advised that the government delegation led by Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr Nathi Mthethwa responsible for the repatriation of the mortal remains of Mr Moses Kotane and Mr John Beaver Marks will...
23 February 2015
Economic Sectors, Employment and Infrastructure Development Cluster chaired by minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Gugile Nkwinti will hold a media briefing on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action post State of...
22 February 2015
On Tuesday, 24 February at 08:30am, Minister of Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa will hold a media briefing to announce decisions for applications for postponement of compliance timeframes for the Minimum Emission Standards of the Air Quality...
18 February 2015
Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster chaired by Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Nosiviwe Mapisa- Nqakula will hold a media briefing on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for the post State of...
18 Feb 2015
Minister for Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation in the Presidency, Mr Jeff Radebe, will tomorrow address media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 18 February in Cape Town.
Details are as follows:
Date:...
15 February 2015
On Tuesday, 17 February at 08:30am, Governance and Administration (G&A) Cluster chaired by Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba will hold a media briefing on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for the post State of...
13 February 2015
Government will hold cluster media briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for 2015 post the State of the Nation Address.
The briefings are scheduled as follows:
Sunday, 15 February 2015
10h00-...
8 February 2015
On Monday, 09 February at 11:00am, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane will brief the media on a number of developments, including the outcomes of the recent African Union Summit, South Africa’s role as Chair...
6 February 2015
On 10 February 2015, the Film and Publication Board in conjunction with the Department of Communications, Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services, Digital You, Childline SA, Google, Media Monitoring Africa, SaveTNet and UNISA Youth Research Unit...
5 February 2015
Members of the media who have submitted names for the arrival ceremony of the mortal remains of the victims of the Nigeria building collapse are advised of the following arrangements:
The C130 aircraft from Lagos, Nigeria is expected to...
3 February 2015
Members of the media who will be covering the arrival ceremony of the mortal remains of the victims of the Nigeria building collapse are requested to apply for accreditation.
Journalists and photographers are advised to confirm their...
1 February 2015
On Monday, 2 February at 11:00am, The Inter-Ministerial Task Team on the Nigeria tragedy led by Minister Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the developments regarding the 11 outstanding mortal remains that were still being identified by...
30 January 2015
Cabinet will hold its Lekgotla on the 3rd to the 5th of February 2015 to review progress made in the implementation of the government programme of action and to prepare for the year ahead. The Cabinet Lekgotla will take place at the...
The Inter-Ministerial Task Team on the Nigeria tragedy led by Minister Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the developments regarding the 11 outstanding mortal remains that were still being identified by the Nigerian government.
This is part of government’s commitment to keep the South...
27 January 2015
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Rules for the SADC Media Awards and SADC Water Media Awards
Guidelines for the Water Media Awards
The South African media are invited to submit their entries for the 2015 SADC Media Awards...
21 January 2015
The Minister of Communications, Ms Faith Muthambi will on Thursday, 22 January 2015, launch the South African Chapter of the 2015 SADC Media Awards Competition.
The objective of the awards are to encourage media practitioners in member...
21 Jan 2015
As part of back to school month programme, Deputy Minister of Communications, Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will on Thursday, 29 January 2015 visit Cunningham SSS in Toleni Village, Butterworth to handover stationery, school bags, and Information and...
11 December 2014
Minister of Communications, Ms Faith Muthambi adopted ward 14 in Willow Fountain, Imbali township, after realising challenges experienced by the people in this township.
This visit emanates from the Presidential Imbizo with was held in...
10 December 2014
Minister in the Presidency for Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe, will tomorrow address media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 10 December in Pretoria.
Details are as follows:
Date: ...
8 Dec 2014
Government wishes to advise members of the media about planned media briefings scheduled for the week of 08– 14 December 2014.
On Tuesday, 09 December at 11:30am, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Maite Nkoana-...
Deputy Minister of Communications Stella Tembisa Ndabeni-Abrahams will lead a South African delegation to Dubai, UAE where Brand South Africa will host a networking session to position South Africa as a globally competitive destination that is open for business on Tuesday 9 December 2014.
...4 December 2014
On 5 December 2014 South Africa will commemorate the first anniversary of former President Nelson Mandela’s passing. The South African Government encourages the public to: post photos, videos, stories, favourite quotes and pictures of...
30 November 2014
Government wishes to advise members of the media about planned media briefings scheduled for the week of 1 to 7 December 2014.
On Tuesday, 02 December at 11:00am, Statistician General Pali Lehohla will release the mortality and causes of death in...
28 November 2014
On Friday 28 November, Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni- Abrahams will attend the Gagasi FM annual stakeholder gala dinner at Umhlanga Rocks in Durban where she will give a key note address. After the key note address, she will go to the South...
28 November 2014
Members of the media are invited to apply for media accreditation for the commemoration of the first anniversary of passing away of former president Nelson Mandela.
Members of the media are advised that the pre-accreditation online registration...
23 November 2014
Government wishes to advise members of the media about planned media briefings scheduled for the week of 24 – 29 November 2014.
On Tuesday, 25 November 10:30am, Statistician General, Pali Lehohla, will release the results of the Gross...
20 November 2014
Prominent members in the field of communications particularly in Government Communication, Civil Society Organizations and community media will converge at DOC Parliamentary Imbizo Hall, Cape Town in two separate Imbizo sessions as referred above organised...
19 November 2014
Deputy Minister of Communications Ms. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will on Friday 21 November 2014 host a stakeholder engagement in Parys, Ngwathe Municipality, Free State. This visit which will include sessions with government communicators and the...
19 November 2014
Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Mr. Gugile Nkwinti will lead a media briefing of the Economic Sectors, Employment and Infrastructure Development Cluster (ESEID) on the cluster’s Programme of Action quarter achievements.
...
19 November 2014
Minister in the Presidency, Mr Jeff Radebe, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on the 19th November 2014, in Cape Town.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 20...
16 November 2014
Government wishes to advise members of the media about planned media briefings scheduled for the week of 17– 23 November 2014.
On Tuesday, 18 November at 11:00am, Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies will brief the media on progress regarding...
14 November 2014
The Special Envoy to Nigeria Minister Jeff Radebe will brief members of the media on the final repatriation plan of the victims of the Nigeria building collapse.
This is part of government’s commitment to keep the South African and...
14 November 2014
On 11 November the Special Envoy on the Nigeria Tragedy and Minister in the Presidency, Mr Jeff Radebe announced that the official reception of the mortal remains of the victims of the Nigeria building collapse will take place on 16 November 2014 at the...
14 November 2014
The Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will participate at the Global Mentoring Walk hosted by The Passionate Professional – a Leadership Incubator founded by Hema Vallabh, an alumna of the Fortune Global Women’s...
13 November 2014
Minister of Communications, Ms Faith Muthambi, will today answer Oral Questions in the National Council of Provinces.
The questions are part of the Economic Cluster 4 and replies will focus on amongst others media independence and...
12 November 2014
Members of the media are invited to apply for media accreditation for the official reception of the mortal remains of the victims of the Nigeria building collapse.
Members of the media are advised that the pre-accreditation online...
12 November 2014
Members of the media are invited to apply for media accreditation for the official reception of the mortal remains of the victims of the Nigeria building collapse.
Members of the media are advised that the pre-accreditation online...
12 November 2014
Minister of Communications, Ms Faith Muthambi will embark on an outreach sectoral Imbizo in the Free State, Bloemfontein on Friday, 14 November 2014.
Later on the same day Minister Muthambi will host a stakeholder engagement session with...
The Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will be the keynote speaker at the City of Tshwane Media Development and Diversity Summit hosted by the Executive Mayor, Kgosientso Ramokgopa.
The summit will culminate in a development compact with the media, the community,...
11 November 2014
The Special Envoy to Nigeria, Minister Jeff Radebe will brief members of the media on the outcomes of the meetings held with the government of Nigeria.
This is part of government’s commitment to keep the South African and Nigerian...
Minister of Communications, Ms Faith Muthambi, will brief the media on the overall work of the department focusing on the finalisation of South Africa's digital migration implementation roadmap and the initiative to guide content development for the DTT environment...
10 November 2014
Government wishes to advise members of the media about planned media briefings scheduled for the week of 10– 16 November 2014.
On Monday, 10 November at 15:30, Minister of Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa will brief the media during the opening of...
5 November 2014
Minister in the Presidency for Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today in Cape Town.
Members of the media are invited as follows...
6 November 2014
Minister of Communications, Faith Muthambi will on 7 November 2014 embark on a ministerial outreach visit to Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal province. The Minister will host a post presidential Imbizo reflection with councilors from Embali...
5 November 2014
Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will on Friday 07 November 2014 conduct a 20 Years of Freedom lecture at Falsebay College in Khayelitsha. The Deputy Minister’s day will commence with an anti-corruption activation at...
2 November 2014
Government wishes to advise members of the media about planned media briefings scheduled for the week of 3to 9 November 2014.
On Monday, 3 November at 09:00am, Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini will brief the media during the launch...
30 October 2014
This year’s GovTech conference and exhibition hosted by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) will focus on the state of e-government adoption in South Africa, examining a number of the challenges limiting the reach and impact of e-...
29 October 2014
Minister of Police Nkosinathi Nhleko will lead a media briefing of the Justice Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) on the achievements of the cluster’s priority programmes.
The details are as follows:...
26 October 2014
Government wishes to advise members of the media about planned media briefings scheduled for the week of 27 October to 2 November 2014.
On Tuesday, 28 October at 11:00am, Statistician General, Pali Lehohla, will brief the media about the Quarterly...
23 October 2014
The Minister of Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held in Cape Town on Wednesday, 22nd October 2014.
Members of the media are invited to the...
22 October 2014
Minister of Communications Ms Faith Muthambi will on 24 October 2014 host sectoral imbizo in Limpopo, Sekhukhune district at Fetakgomo Municipality, Apel, Tau Makotsane Community hall.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
...
21 October 2014
Deputy Minister of Communications Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will on Thursday 23 October 2014 host stakeholder engagement in Kimberly, Northern Cape. This visit which will encompass sessions with government communicators and the media is a...
19 October 2014
Government wishes to advise members of the media about planned media briefings scheduled for the week of 20 – 26 October 2014.
On Monday, 20 October at 09:00am, Minister of Social Development, Ms Bathabile Dlamini, will brief the media about the...
17 October 2014
Members of the media are informed of the cancelled International Cooperation, Trade and Security Cluster (ICTS) that was to take place on Sunday, 19th October 2014.
The new date of the briefing will be communicate in due course. We...
12 October 2014
Government wishes to advise members of the media about planned media briefings scheduled for the week of 13 – 19 October 2014.
On Wednesday, 15 October at 12:30pm, Minister in the Presidency, Jeff Radebe and Minister of Environmental affairs, Edna...
8 October 2014
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga will lead a briefing of the Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster on achievements of the cluster’s priority programmes.
The details are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 09...
10 October 2014
Are we really the worst in the world? Excellence must start in our communities?
...7 October 2014
Please note that this event has been cancelled
The Minister of Communications Ms Faith Muthambi will interact with the North West Provincial Communicators Forum, Community Development Workers (CDWs) and community media representatives...
7 Oct 2014
The Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will on Wednesday, 8 October 2014 host Digital Day in partnership with Mxit. The Department of Communications (formerly GCIS) has joined a host of brands and organisations by launching...
5 October 2014
Government wishes to advise the members of the media about the planned media briefings scheduled for the week of 06 – 12 October 2014.
On Wednesday, 08th of October at 10:00am, Environmental Affairs Minister, Edna Molewa will officially launch the...
28 September 2014
Government wishes to advise the members of the media about the planned media briefings scheduled for the week of 29 September – 05 October 2014.
On Monday, 29th of September at 10:00am, Statistician General Pali Lehohla, will brief the media on...
27 September 2014
The Inter-Ministerial Task Team on the Nigeria tragedy led by Minister Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the developments following the collapse of a building at the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Lagos, Nigeria.
This is part of...
26 September 2014
Chairperson of the Governance and Administration (G&A) Cluster and Minister of Home Affairs Malusi Gigaba will lead a panel of Ministers at a briefing on the cluster’s priority programmes and achievements to date.
Members of the...
24 September 2014
The Inter-Ministerial Task Team on the Nigerian Tragedy will host a media briefing led by Minister Jeff Radebe to give updates on the process of body identification and repatriation of mortal remains of South Africans who perished following the collapse of...
23 September 2014
Prominent members in the field of communications particularly in community media will converge at East London Golf Club in a Community Media Sectoral Imbizo (Symposium) organised by the GCIS.
Themed “Together we move South Africa...
23 September 2014
Deputy Minister of Communications Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will host an Imbizo in Limpopo on Friday, 25 September. As part of continued efforts to engage with stakeholders in various provinces, the Deputy Minister will meet with communicators...
22 September 2014
The Inter-Ministerial Task Team on the Nigeria tragedy led by Minister Jeff Radebe will be receiving the patients that were injured during the collapse of a building at the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Lagos, Nigeria.
Members of...
22 September 2014
Government wishes to advise the members of the media about the planned media briefings scheduled for the week of 22 – 28 September 2014.
On Monday, 22nd of September at 07:00, Inter Ministerial Task Team on Nigerian Tragedy will be...
18 Sep 2014
The Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will on Thursday 18 September 2014 deliver a speech at the launch of Sanitary Pads Project led by Proudly South African in Partnership with Sun International and Proctor and Gamble (P...
18 September 2014
The Thusong Service Centre week is currently underway and Deputy Minister of Communications Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will launch the Thusong Success Stories Booklet tomorrow, 18 September 2014 at Leretlhabetse Thusong Service Centre in Moretele...
18 September 2014
The Minister of Communications, Ms Faith Muthambi will on Friday, 19 September 2014 officially close the Thusong Service Centre Week at Botshabelo Thusong Service Centre in Free State province.
The campaign ran from Monday, 15th and was...
17 September 2014
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, will brief the media on developments following the collapse of a building at the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Lagos, Nigeria.
Members of the...
15 September 2014
Minister in the Presidency, Jeff Radebe, will lead a media briefing of the Inter Ministerial Committee on Communication and Publicity on the 16th September 2014. The Minister will be joined by the Minister of COGTA, Mr Pravin Gordhan.
...
14 September 2014
Government wishes to advise the members of the media about the planned media briefings scheduled for the week of 15 – 21 September 2014.
On Monday, 15th of September at 10:30am, Statistician General Pali Lehohla, will brief the media...
12 September 2014
The South African Council for Business Women (SACBW) will on 13 September 2014 host their annual national congress and gala dinner in Pretoria. The Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will be a guest speaker at the...
10 September 2014
Deputy Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will on Wednesday 10 September 2014 visit Kwanokuthula in Plettenberg Bay, Bitou Municipality for a youth outreach programme. The Deputy Minister, in partnership with Land Bank...
9 September 2014
Minister in the Presidency, Jeff Radebe, will lead the first media briefing held by the Inter Ministerial Committee on Communication and Publicity, tomorrow.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Wednesday 10...
7 September 2014
Government wishes to advise the members of the media about the planned media briefings scheduled for the week of 08 – 14 September 2014.
On Tuesday, 09th of September at 10:00am, the Minister of Public Works, Thulas Nxesi, will brief...
4 September 2014
The Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, will deliver an address at the 49th Anniversary of the National Day of the Republic of Singapore. Alongside the High Commissioner of Singapore, HE Bernard Baker, Deputy Minister...
3 September 2014
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Vaal Uprising, the Sedibeng District, Emfuleni, Lesedi and Midvaal Municipalities will be spearheading the 30th Anniversary Commemorations of the historic 3rd September 1984 Uprising in the Vaal under the...
POST CABINET MEDIA BRIEFING
3 September 2014
The Minister in The Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held in Cape Town...
31 August 2014
Government wishes to advise the members of the media about the planned media briefings scheduled for the coming week of 01 – 07 September 2014.
On Monday, 01 September the Minister of Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, will brief the media on the...
25 August 2014
Government wishes to advise the members of the media about the planned media briefing for the week of the 25 – 31 August 2014.
On Tuesday, 26 August 2014, the Statistician-General, Pali Lehohla will brief the media on Gross Domestic...
25 August 2014
The Justice Crime and Prevention Cluster (JCPS) led by Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Nosiviwe Mapisa -Nqakula (JCPS) will brief members of the media on the disruptions that unfolded in Parliament last week.
Details of...
20 August 2014
The Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will be visiting Mpumalanga over a period of two days as part of Imbizo programme. The outreach programme will kick start with a stakeholder engagement session with local government...
20 August 2014
The Minister In The Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held in Cape Town on the 20th August 2014.
Members of the media are invited...
18 August 2014
Government wishes to advise the members of the media about the planned media briefings for the coming week of the 18 – 24 August.
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene and Land Bank acting CEO Lindiwe Mdlalose will brief the media on the...
11 August 2014
Government wishes to advise the members of the media about the planned media briefings that will be convened in the week of 12 to 15 August 2014 by the various government departments.
Minister Rob Davies will brief the media on the...
7 August 2014
The Minister of Communications, Ms Faith Muthambi MP, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held yesterday in Pretoria. She will be joined by Minister in The Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation,...
6 August 2014
Official Women’s Day Commemoration
Members of the media are advised that President Jacob Zuma will deliver a keynote address at the Women’s Day Commemoration on 09 August 2014 at King Zwelithini stadium...
1 August 2014
Minister of Communications, Faith Muthambi will give a keynote address at the Business Women Association 2014 Regional Business Achievers Awards in Polokwane, Limpopo. The awards ceremony will be attended by approximately 300 and well established...
The Minister of Communications, Ms Faith Muthambi MP, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today (23/07/14) in Cape Town.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 24 June 2014
Time: 11h00
Venue: Imbizo Media...
22 July 2014
Media Diary for government media briefings and budget vote debates, Parliament, Cape Town on 23 July 2014.
Departments
Date
...21 July 2014
Media Diary for government media briefings and budget vote debates, Parliament, Cape Town on 22 July 2014.
Departments
Date
Venue
Media...
18 July 2014
Minister of Communications Faith Muthambi will be concluding her activities for the Imbizo Focus Week by meeting with communities and participating in clean up campaigns in Giyani and Malamulele in Limpopo this weekend. The focus week was launched on 13...
18 July 2014
Media Diary for government media briefings and budget vote debates, Parliament, Cape Town on 21 July 2014.
Departments
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Media Briefing /Engagement Time
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17 July 2014
The Department of Communications will commemorate Mandela Day in Hammanskraal outside of Pretoria. The Minister of Communications Faith Muthambi and the staff will spend the day at Tender Loving Care Old Age Home and Tshwaraganang Orphanage.
...
15 July 2014
Deputy Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will hand over OpenView HD satellite television set installations at J.S. Skenjana Senior Secondary School in Idutywa and Milton Mbekela High School in Qunu on the 17 July 2014. The...
The Minister of Communications, Faith Muthambi and Deputy Minister, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will, on Tuesday 15 July 2014, address the media during a pre-budget vote embargoed briefing, on the Government Communication and Information System Budget Vote.
Members of the media are invited...
14 July 2014
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11 Jul 2014
Minister of Communications, Faith Muthambi will launch the Imbizo Focus Week at Vhembe district municipality in Limpopo. Government will embark on the first National Imbizo Focus Week of the new administration from 14 - 20 July 2014.
The Izimbizo programme ensures...
10 July 2014
The Minister of Communications Ms Faith Muthambi, MP, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today (09 July 2014) in Pretoria.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 10 July...
27 June 2014
Deputy Minister of Communications, Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will visit the North West Province on Monday, 30th June 2014. The Deputy Minister will deliver an address to the Youth Sectoral Parliament at the North West Legislature on the overview...
26 June 2014
The Ministerial Enquiry on Lwandle evictions led by Advocate Denzel Potgieter SC will on Monday, 30 June 2014, brief members of the media on the progress and operations of the enquiry.
Minister of Human Settlements Lindiwe Sisulu established...
25 Jun 2014
The Minister of Communications Ms Faith Muthambi MP will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today (25/6/14) in Parliament.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 26 June...
23 June 2014
Members of the media are invited to a meet and greet briefing session by the Honourable Minister of Communications Ms Faith Muthambi.
The new Communications Ministry was established after the Cabinet announcement by the President last...
10 June 2014
Members of the media are advised that there will be a Cabinet Lekgotla on the 10th to the 12th of June 2014.
Media are invited to a photo opportunity and brief remarks.
The details are as follows:
Date: 10 June 2014
Time:...
23 May 2014
Members of the media are advised that there will be video feed and photos distributed to all whom it at the media need centre.
PHOTOS DISSEMINATION
A total of 12 select photographers have been selected to shoot pool pictures at the...
22 May 2014
The Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr Paul Mashatile will on Thursday, 23 May brief media on the cultural programme of the Presidential Inauguration.
Members of the media are invited to attend as follows:
Date: Friday, 23 May 2014...
21 May 2014
Members of the media are advised of the following arrangements for the Presidential Inauguration taking place on the 24 May 2014. There are space and movement limitations at the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre and therefore not all the media will be...
19 May 2014
Members of the media are advised that the Accreditation Centre will be open for media accreditation for the Presidential Inauguration as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 21 - 23 May 2014
Time: 08h00-18h00
Venue: Tshwane City Hall,...
14 May 2014
The Minister for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation as well as Administration and chairperson of the Inauguration Inter- Ministerial Committee, Collins Chabane will brief media on government’s state of readiness to host the 2014 Presidential...
6 May 2014
Members of the media are invited to apply for media accreditation for the 2014 Presidential Inauguration.
Members of the media are advised that the pre-accreditation online registration process is accessible on https://www.gcis.gov.za/content/...
2 May 2014
Ministers of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS), will on Saturday, the 3rd of May visit Bekkersdal in Gauteng province in a bid to ensure stability ahead of the elections.
This is the seventh of a series of visits the...
1 May 2014
The 3rd May is celebrated worldwide as World Press Freedom day, as per the proclamation by the United Nations (UN) at its General Assembly in 1993, in line with Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This followed the 26th session of...
29 April 2014
The Minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa will tomorrow lead a delegation of Ministers in the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster, as they assess the state of readiness for the general elections in the Rustenburg area, North West. ...
23 April 2014
Ministers of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS), will visit election hotspots in the Western Cape in a bid to ensure stability ahead of the elections. Minister of Police, Nathi Mthethwa will lead the delegation.
The...
4 April 2013
Members of the media are invited to the Post-SoNA media briefing of the Social Protection and Community Development Cluster. The Chairperson of the cluster, Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini and Minister of Women, Children and...
1 April 2014
Minister of Arts and Culture, Paul Mashatile and Minister of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Collins Chabane will launch Freedom Month on Thursday, 3 April 2014 at Government Communication and Information System (GCIS). The theme for the 2014...
31 March 2014
Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr Paul Mashatile and Minister of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Collins Chabane will launch Freedom Month on Thursday, 3 April 2014 at Government Communication and Information System. The theme for the 2014 Freedom...
30 March 2014
Members of the media are invited to a post State of Nation Address (SoNA) media briefing on peacekeeping and post conflict reconstruction and development efforts by South Africa.
The Minister of Defence, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will lead the media...
26 March 2014
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will meet with stakeholders from the mining industry for a regularly scheduled consultative forum aimed at bringing stability to the sector.
Media are invited to a media briefing post the meeting, the...
25 March 2014
It is seven days to go and the South African media are once again invited to submit their entries for the 2014 SADC Media Awards competition. Watch the SADC Media Awards YouTube video on the link : http://youtu.be/dRpNgsSRK3E
The Awards were established following a...
25 March 2014
Minister for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation in the Presidency, Collins Chabane will on Thursday, 27 March 2014 address youth in the Nelson Mandela Bay through a lecture and dialogue on 20 Years of Freedom under the theme - South Africa: a...
25 March 2014
Members of the media are advised that the media briefing on the POST- SoNA Rural Development And Land Reform which was scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 27, has been postponed and media will be advised on the new date.
Members...
19 March 2014
The Acting Minister of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, as well as Administration, Angie Motshekga, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held in Pretoria on the 19th March 2014.
Members of the media are...
19 March 2014
Government will brief the media on the response to the Public Protector’s final report on security upgrades at President Jacob Zuma’s private residence in Nkandla.
Details are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 19 March 2014
Time:...
17 March 2014
Members of the media are invited to a post State of Nation Address (SoNA) media briefing on South Africa’s foreign policy.
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane will lead the media briefing...
13 March 2014
Members of the media are invited to a post State of Nation Address (SoNA) media briefing on Local Government. Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Lechesa Tsenoli will lead the media briefing.
Details are as...
11 March 2014
Members of the media are invited to a post State of Nation Address (SoNA) media briefing on Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS).
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Jeff Radebe will lead the media briefing....
5 March 2014
The Acting Minister of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, as well as Administration, Edna Molewa, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held in Cape Town on 5 March 2014.
Members of the media are...
2 March 2014
Members of the media are invited to a joint post State of Nation Address (SoNA) media briefing on Economic Sectors and Employment and Infrastructure Development.
Minister of Transport Dipuo Peters and Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Gugile...
24 February 2014
Members of the media are invited to a post State of Nation Address Public Service and Administration Cluster media briefing.
Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will lead the media briefing.
Minister...
18 February 2014
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will make a formal announcement on the World Organisation for Animal Health's (OiE) decision to lift the ban on the export of meat imports for South Africa at a press conference in Cape Town,...
17 February 2014
The Acting CEO of GCIS, Ms Phumla Williams requests the pleasure of your company during the media launch of the 2014 SADC Media Awards. The Awards were established by SADC to encourage media practitioners in...
12 February 2014
The South African media are invited to submit their entries for the 2014 SADC Media Awards competition. Watch the SADC Media Awards YouTube video.
The Awards were established following a decision by the Council of Ministers in 1996 to...
2 February 2014
Members of the media are advised that there will be a Cabinet Lekgotla starting from the 4th to the 6th of February 2014 at the Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.
A photo opportunity of all members of Cabinet and brief remarks by...
30 January 2014
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Obed Bapela will on 31 January 2014, bid farewell to outgoing Board members of Media Diversity and Development Agency and also welcome and introduce a new board...
18 December 2013
Ministers of the Justice Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) and Minister of Public Works Thulas Nxesi will release the Task Team Report on matters relating to the security upgrade at President Jacob Zuma's private residence...
14 December 2013
Government wishes to advise that all accredited media are granted access to the Nelson Mandela Museum in Qunu (media centre) to cover the State Funeral of President Nelson Mandela. On provision of the accreditation tags, media will be able to...
13 December 2013
Media are invited to a technical media briefing hosted by Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) on media arrangements of the state funeral of former President Mandela.
The details are as follows:
Date: Friday, 13 December...
Media are advised that Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) Ministers will brief the media on the State Funeral of former President Nelson Mandela.
The details are as follows:
Date: Friday, 13 December 2013
Time: 18h00
Venue: Nelson Mandela Museum, Qunu
Enquiries:...
13 December 2013
President Nelson Mandela will receive an official send off from the Waterkloof Military Airforce Base in Pretoria on Saturday, 14 December 2013.
The military will hand over the remains of President Nelson Mandela to the ruling party at...
13 December 2013
(NOTE TO EDITORS: This factsheet provides a little more detail that supports the State Funeral update given by Transport Minister Dipuo Peters at Mthatha at 18h00 today on behalf of the Inter-Ministerial Committee coordinating the State Funeral...
12 December 2013
Deputy Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, will brief the media on the issue of the interpreter at the National Memorial Service of former President Nelson Mandela earlier in the...
11 December 2013
Media are advised that Minister in The Presidency, Collins Chabane, will lead a media briefing to provide an update on the State Funeral of former President Nelson Mandela.
Date: Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Time: 16h00
...
11 December 2013
The first day of the Lying in State for former President Nelson Mandela took place successfully today, with more than 500 media personnel at the event.
For day two, there will be a media bus service between 05h00 and 09h00...
10 December 2013
The memorial service of the late ex- World Boxing Champion and SA Sport Legend Jacob Baby Jake Matlala will be held tomorrow.
DATE: 11 December 2013
TIME: 09h00
VENUE: Nasrec Stadium JHB
Minister Mbalula, Sascoc...
9 December 2013
To: All Broadcasters
Government wishes to inform all members of the media that all Broadcast Media Stand-up positions at the FNB Stadium for the Memorial Service of the late former President Nelson Mandela have been allocated. However,...
9 December 2013
Media are advised that the Official Memorial Service of former President Nelson Mandela will take place tomorrow, 10th December 2013 at the FNB Stadium in Soweto.
The SABC is the official and host broadcaster for the memorial service. In...
9 December 2013
The media centre situated at NASREC EXPO in Hall 6 is now operational and open to all accredited media. Media are advised to use the facilities in the media centre to access pool broadcast material as well as working space for filing.
...
8 December 2013
Members of the media are reminded about the briefing to be held by Minister in The Presidency, Collins Chabane on developments relating to the state funeral of President Nelson Mandela. Minister Chabane will be joined by the Minister of DIRCO,...
8 December 2013
Members of the media are advised that the media centre at the Nasrec Expo Centre is fully operational for accreditation. Media are reminded to do online pre- registration first on http://m.gcis.gov.za/index.php, before proceeding to Nasrec Expo...
8 December 2013
Members of the media are advised that the media centre at the Nasrec Expo Centre will not be operational due to unforeseen delays. Media will be advised when the centre is operational.
However, accreditation will still continue at the...
8 December 2013
The briefing to be held by Minister in The Presidency, Collins Chabane on developments relating to the state funeral of President Nelson Mandela is postponed to a later time today in light of the church services that are currently underway as...
7 December 2013
Minister in The Presidency for Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation as well as Administration Collins Chabane will today brief the media on developments of the state funeral of former President Nelson Mandela.
Details of the...
7 December 2013
Media are advised that the Mandela Family spokesperson, General Matanzima will be updating media on matters relating to former President Nelson Mandela.
Details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: Saturday, 7 December 2013...
7 December 2013
Media are advised that the accreditation centre for the state funeral of former President Nelson Mandela will from Sunday, 08 December relocate to Nasrec Expo Centre and it will be operational from 08h30am.
Media should make use of Gate...
6 December 2013
Media are invited to a joint technical media briefing hosted by Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) and the SABC on the media arrangements of the state funeral of President Mandela.
The details are as follows:...
5 December 2013
The Acting Minister of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, as well as Administration, Angie Motshekga will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held in Pretoria today, 4 December 2013.
Members of the media are invited to...
20 November 2013
The 16 Days Activism Campaign for No Violence against Women and Children is an annual awareness raising campaign observed globally. The purpose of the campaign is to address policy and legal issues; as well as campaign for the protection of survivors...
20 November 2013
The Acting Minister of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, as well as Administration, Lindiwe Sisulu, joined by the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster Ministers will address members of the media on the...
9 November 2013
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Jeff Radebe will lead a panel of Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) Ministers in a media briefing on the Public Protector’s interim report on the security upgrade at Nkandla.
...
6 November 2013
Cabinet statement of 6 November
The Minister of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, as well as Administration, Collins Chabane, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held in Cape Town on 6 November....
5 November 2013
Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu, will on Thursday, 7 November, lead a panel of Governance and Administration Cluster Ministers during a quarterly cluster media briefing.
The media briefings are aimed at...
1 November 2013
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Jeff Radebe will on Sunday, 3 November 2013, lead a panel of Justice, Crime Prevention and Security cluster (JCPS) Ministers during a quarterly cluster media briefing.
The media briefings...
23 October 2013
The GCIS Acting CEO, Phumla Williams will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today in Parliament.
All members of the media are invited to the media briefing.
The details are as follows:...
17 October 2013
Minister Collins Chabane and MDDA in partnership with Parliament, GCIS and SABC cordially invites you to the “Black Wednesday – 19 Oct. 1977” commemoration and Media Freedom Day celebrations to be held on Friday, 18 October at the GCIS Imbizo...
10 October 2013
The Acting CEO of GCIS and Cabinet Spokesperson, Ms Phumla Williams will today brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held yesterday. She will be joined by the Minister of Mineral Resources, Ms Susan Shabangu.
The media...
17 Sep 2013
Government will hold a series of quarterly Ministerial Cluster media briefings to inform citizens on progress made in the implementation of the 12 Outcomes and respective service delivery agreements.
On 18 September 2013, Basic Education...
3 September 2013
Members of the media are advised that the Minister of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, as well as Administration, Collins Chabane, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today in Parliament.
...
21 August 2013
The Minister of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, as well as Administration, Collins Chabane, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today in Parliament.
Members of the media are invited as...
12 Aug 2013
Media are invited to a photo opportunity of members of the Cabinet.
This will take place before the commencement of the Cabinet Lekgotla on Tuesday, 13 August 2013.
The details are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 13 August 2013...
8 August 2013
The Minister of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, as well as Administration, Collins Chabane, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held in Parliament on Wednesday 7 August 2013.
All members of the...
17 July 2013
Minister in The Presidency for Performance Monitoring, Evaluation as well as Administration, Collins Chabane, will devote 67 Minutes of service at Isizwe Setjhaba Secondary School in Vereeniging as part of Mandela Day.
The overarching...
17 July 2013
Members of the media are invited to attend the official launch of the Smart ID Card to be held on the Nelson Mandela day.
Details of the launch are as follows:
Date: 18 July 2013
Time: 06h00 to 09h00
Venue: ...
17 July 2013
As part of promoting a spirit of volunteerism and observing the Nelson Mandela Day, Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will tomorrow lend a helping hand to two orphanage homes in Atteridgeville, Pretoria.
These are...
21 June 2013
Acting Cabinet Spokesperson and GCIS CEO, Ms Phumla Williams and Media Development and Diversity Agency CEO, Mr Lumko Mtinde will on Friday, 21 June 2013 brief members of the media on the outcomes of the Community Media Forum held in...
12 June 2013
The Minister of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, as well as Administration, Collins Chabane, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held in Cape Town on Wednesday 12 June 2013.
...The National Imbizo Focus Week will run from 10 to 17 June 2013 and will see Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Premiers, MECs, Mayors and Councillors engage with communities around the struggle against substance abuse. The intention of this week is to scale up the national action plan against...
7 June 2013
Members of the media are invited to a media briefing on progress made by the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security ( JCPS) cluster in the fight against corruption. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ), Jeff Radebe will lead a...
29 May 2013
The Minister of Public Service and Administration, Lindiwe Sisulu, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held in Cape Town on Wednesday 29 May 2013.
The details are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 30 May...
18 May 2013
Members of the media are invited to the briefing by the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster Ministers on the outcome of the investigation into the Waterkloof Air Force Base private plane landing.
The details are as follows:
...Kindly be informed that GCIS will be relocating on 17 May 2013 from the Midtown Building, Pretoria CBD to a state-of-the-art new office building in
Hatfield. The department will begin operating from the new premises – Tshedimosetso House - from 20 May 2013.
15 May 2013
The Acting Minister for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation as well as Administration, Ms Edna Molewa will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, 15 May 2013.
The media briefing will take...
9 May 2013
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will on Saturday, 11 May 2013, lead a government delegation in a meeting with farmers and farm workers in De Doorns in the Western Cape.
The meeting is...
The Minister in The Presidency for Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation as well as Administration, Collins Chabane delivered the GCIS Budget Vote Speech in Parliament on 9 May from 14:00.
The Budget Vote sets out how much money the GCIS would need during the next financial year. During...
8 May 2013
Minister in the Presidency for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, as well as Administration, Collins Chabane will deliver the GCIS Budget Vote Speech in Parliament tomorrow.
As part of the activities, the Minister and Deputy...
2 May 2013
Members of the media are invited to the briefing by the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster Ministers to update on the Indian delegation that landed at the Waterkloof Air Force Base.
The details are as follows:
...
1 May 2013
The Minister for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation as well as Administration, Collins Chabane will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, 30 April 2013.
...
24 April 2013
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Postponent of the International Cooperation, Trade and Security (ICTS) cluster media briefing
The briefing was supposed to take place as follows:
Date: TOMORROW, Friday, 26 April 2013
Time: ...
17 April 2013
Members of the media are invited to the launch of the historic Social Accord on Youth Employment in South Africa by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe at the Hector Peterson Square in Soweto on 18 April 2013.
...
20 March 2013
The Deputy Minister of Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Obed Bapela will today officiate at the gala dinner to honour the delegates that attended the Commonwealth Conference on Education and Training of Youth Workers (CCETYW) 2013,...
19 March 2013
Trevor Manuel, the Minister in the SA Presidency responsible for Planning, José María Figueres, former President of Costa Rica, and David Miliband MP, former UK Foreign Secretary, invite you to a media briefing at the...
12 March 2013
Members of the media are invited to apply for accreditation to the Commonwealth Conference on Education and Training of Youth Workers (CCETYW 2013) to be held in South Africa from 18 – 20 March 2013 at the University of South Africa (UNISA).
...
It’s all systems go for the hosting of the Inaugural Commonwealth Conference on Education and Training of Youth Workers taking place in South Africa from 18 – 20 March 2013. Various international speakers from Ireland, Australia and the UK, amongst others, have descended in our shores to...
13 March 2013
The Acting Cabinet Spokesperson and GCIS CEO, Ms Phumla Williams will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 13 March 2013. Following the briefing by the Cabinet Spokesperson, the Minister of Health...
13 March 2013
The Deputy Minister of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Obed Bapela, will deliver a keynote address during the launch of the 2013 SADC Media Awards competition.
The SADC Media Awards are annual awards that...
12 March 2013
The Director-General of the Department of Military Veterans (DMV), Mr Tsepe Motumi will hand over healthcare cards to military veterans to ensure easy access to health services. The issuing of these cards will be done in phases starting with Gauteng and...
8 March 2013
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Obed Bapela and National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Chief Executive Steven Ngubeni will officially launch the Commonwealth Conference on education and training of youth workers which will be hosted at the University...
6 March 2013
President Jacob Zuma delivered the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on Thursday, 14 February 2013 where he outlined government’s priorities and plans and set the tone for delivery in the year ahead.
Members of the media are invited to the post SoNA...
5 March 2013
The South African chapter of the SADC Media programme has commenced with Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) inviting all media for entries to the 2013 SADC Media Awards competition.
The SADC Media Awards competition was...
5 March 2013
The South African Chapter of the SADC Media awards has launched the 2013 Media Awards Competition which is open to all journalists who are South African nationals. The Award is in the fields of print journalism, radio journalism,...
27 February 2013
The Acting Cabinet Spokesperson and GCIS CEO, Phumla Williams will address the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 27 February 2013.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 28...
30 December 2012
Kindly note that the Marikana Commission of Inquiry will not be sitting on 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11 December 2012 and will also not be sitting from 21 December 2012 until 20 January 2013, and will resume on the 21st of January 2013.
The Commission is...
13 December 2012
The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) in partnership with Bush Radio are hosting the 12th Media Kidocracy Konference (MKK) 2012 attended by 96 young South Africans, between the 10 - 14 December 2012 at...
5 December 2012
The Acting Cabinet Spokesperson and GCIS CEO, Ms Phumla Williams will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 05 December 2012.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date:...
26 November 2012
The Minister of Police, Mr Nathi Mthethwa, Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Gwen Ramokgopa and the Chief Executive Officer of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Mr Mvuzo Mbebe will brief media on the national security and health state of readiness for...
21 November 2012
The Acting Cabinet Spokesperson and GCIS CEO, Ms Phumla Williams will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 21 November 2012.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date...
7 November 2012
The Acting Cabinet Spokesperson and GCIS Acting CEO, Ms Phumla Williams will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 7 November.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date:...
25 October 2012
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), will announce government intentions in relation to toll fees as part of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP).
Members of the media are invited to...
18 October 2012
The annual meeting between Cabinet and the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) is scheduled to take place this coming weekend. These meetings provide a strategic platform for government and the media to strengthen working relations as well as...
16 October 2012
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is in the process of updating its database of media organisations and journalists. All members of the media are hereby requested to participate in this process by submitting the information...
10 October 2012
The Acting Cabinet Spokesperson and GCIS CEO, Ms Phumla Williams will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 11 October 2012...
20 September 2012
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation as well as Administration, Collins Chabane will address members of the media on Friday 21 September 2012.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
...
14 September 2012
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Jeff Radebe will brief the media on behalf of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster about developments in the mining industry.
The details are as follows:
Date: Friday...
13 September 2012
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), which is chaired by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, is today meeting the leadership of Cosatu as part of stakeholder consultations on the GFIP. This is a follow-up...
6 September 2012
Members of the media are invited to a media briefing following the Cabinet Lekgotla from 4 to 6 September. The briefing will also communicate the decisions of the ordinary Cabinet meeting held on 4 September.
The details are as follows:
...
3 September 2012
Cabinet will hold its mid-year Cabinet Lekgotla from 04 to 06 September at SM Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.
The Lekgotla will deliberate on five key issues:
Progress on implementation of government’s priorities Progress made...29 August 2012
Following the announcement of the appointment of Ms Phumla Williams as acting CEO of GCIS, members of the media are advised that all media queries related to GCIS should be directed to Ms Williams.
Her contact details are as follows:
Email:...
28 August 2012
The Chairperson of The Motsepe Foundation (TMF), Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe is hosting a breakfast meeting with stakeholders to update and outline progress made since the launch of the Women and Budget Initiative, now known as the “Gender Responsive Budget...
22 August 2012
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Marikana tragedy, led by Minister in The Presidency Collins Chabane working together with religious leaders, mine workers and other stakeholders, will be holding an official memorial service for victims of the Marikana...
21 August 2012
Members of the media are invited to the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Marikana Tragedy meeting with the South African Council of Churches(SACC) at the Rustenburg Civic Centre. The IMC will also meet with traditional leaders.
There...
21 August 2012
Cabinet Spokesperson, Mr Jimmy Manyi will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on 21 August. The briefing will take place as follows:
The details are as follows:
Date:Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Time:...
8 August 2012
Members of the media, who have applied for accreditation for the commemoration of the National Women's Day to be held at the Union Buildings, South Lawns, in Pretoria are advised to collect their accreditation cards on the day of the event (9 August 2012...
25 July 2012
The South African women national soccer team, Banyana Banyana will kickstart the Olympic games programme in London tonight when they play against Sweden at 19h45 South African time. The Game will be broadcast live on SABC and Supersport Channels.
...
19 July 2012
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), which is chaired by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, will meet with COSATU as part of stakeholder consultations on the GFIP.
Media are invited to a photo-...
18 July 2012
In honour of Mandela Day the post-Cabinet media briefing scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed.
Cabinet Spokesperson, Mr Jimmy Manyi will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on 17 July 2012 on Thursday,...
17 July 2012
Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Mr Obed Bapela, will lead a delegation to Mbekweni Indoor Sports Hall, Paarl in the Western Cape. Earlier this year, Minister in The Presidency: Performance Monitoring, Evaluation & Administration, Mr Collins Chabane,...
The media briefing has been postponed until further notice.
28 June
Members of the media are invited to the briefing of the International Cooperation, Trade and Security (ICTS) Cluster. The Chairperson of the cluster, Minister of Defence and...
23 Jun 2012
Members of the media are advised that the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), which is chaired by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, will continue consultations with key stakeholders as...
22 June 2012
Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will be leading the Governance and Administration cluster media briefing today.
Members of the Media are invited as follows:
Date: Friday, 22 June 2012
Time: 10h00
Venue: First floor, Midtown...
22 June 2012
Members of the media are invited to the briefing of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster. The Chairperson of the cluster, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Jeff Radebe will lead the briefing.
The details are as...
20 June 2012
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), which is chaired by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, will meet with Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) as part of stakeholder consultations on the GFIP. ...
18 June 2012
Members of the media are advised that the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), which is chaired by Deputy President Kgalema.
Motlanthe, will be holding consultation meetings with various stakeholders. This...
17 June 2012
Members of the media are invited to the briefing of the Social Protection and Community Development Cluster. The Chairperson of the cluster, Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini will lead the briefing.
The details are as follows:
...
15 June
Government will hold a series of ministerial cluster media briefings to report and update the nation on the progress made around implementation of the Programme of Action since the State of the Nation Address. The briefings will highlight the clusters...
14 June 2012
Members of the media are advised that a media briefing on the decisions of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 13 June 2012 will take place as follows:
Date: Friday, 15 June 2012
Time: 09h00
Venue: GCIS...
13 June 2012
Members of the media are advised that the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project(GFIP), which is chaired by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, will be holding consultation meetings with various stakeholders. This is a...
4 June
Members of the media are advised that the technical media briefing on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) has been postponed until further notice.
Enquiries:
Jimmy Manyi
Cell: 082 379 3454
Issued by Government Communication...
31 May
Cabinet Spokesperson, Mr Jimmy Manyi, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 30 May 2012.
Minister in the Presidency, Mr Collins Chabane, will release the Mid Term Review Report at the briefing....
29 May
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will brief the media on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project following an update report to Cabinet by the Inter-Ministerial Committee which he chairs. The Inter-Ministerial Committee comprises of Ministers...
24 May 2012
It is expected that an announcement regarding the preferred site for hosting the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) may be made on Friday, 25 May 2012, by the Office of the SKA Organisation, following an SKA Members' General Meeting, to be held at Schiphol...
23 May 2012
Child Protection Week will be marked from 27 May to 3 June 2012 under the theme: "Working Together to Protect Children".
The theme, adopted by the National Child Care and Protection Forum, upholds the government's commitments to child protection, in...
22 May 2012
Members of the media are hereby advised that the Deputy President's media briefing initially scheduled for Thursday, 24 May 2012 has been postponed.
The Deputy President's media briefing which will focus on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project,...
16 May 2012
Cabinet Spokesperson, Mr Jimmy Manyi, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 16 May 2012.
Media briefing details are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 17 May 2012
Time: 09h00
Venue: Imbizo...
16 May 2012
Government will on Thursday 17 May hold a memorial service in honour of the late Minister of Public Service and Administration, Roy Padayachie.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: 17 May 2012
Time: 11h00
Venue: Tshwane...
9 May 2012
The Official Funeral of the late former Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Sicelo Shiceka will take place on Saturday, 12 May 2012 at Standard Bank Arena in Johannesburg.
The proceedings will start at 09h00 until 11h00. ...
8 May 2012
The Official Funeral of the late Minister of Public Service and Administration, Mr Roy Padayachie will take place on Wednesday, 9 May 2012 at Sahara Kingsmead Stadium in Durban from 11h00.
Minister Padayachie will be cremated at Clare Estate...
2 May 2012
Members of the media are advised that the post-Cabinet media briefing by Cabinet Spokesperson and GCIS CEO, Jimmy Manyi will be held on Friday, 4 May 2012 at 09h00 not 10h00 as announced earlier. The venue has also changed to Room 153, Union Buildings. ...
27 April 2012
The Justice Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster will on Saturday, 28 April 2012, brief members of the media on the Special Remission of Sentences, following the announcement by President Jacob Zuma during the Freedom Day celebrations. The briefing...
12 April 2012
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will tomorrow, host the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission (PICC) Provincial and Local Government Conference as announced by President Jacob Zuma yesterday.
The purpose of the conference is to...
20 March 2012
Members of the media are advised that the Cabinet Spokesperson and GCIS CEO, Jimmy Manyi will on Thursday hold a media briefing on the decisions of the Cabinet meeting held today 20 March 2012. The briefing will take place as follows:
Date:...
14 March 2012
Mr Obed Bapela, Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, will today officially launch the GCIS-produced Public Sector Manager Magazine (PSM).
PSM is a business-to-business magazine that allows public sector...
9 March 2012
Ministers Rob Davies and Minister Ebrahim Patel will address members of the media on the government response on the judgement of the Competition Appeals Court on Walmart.
The briefing will be held as follows:
Date: Friday, 9 March 2012...
7 March 2012
The GCIS CEO and Government Spokesperson, Jimmy Manyi will brief members of the media on the decisions of the Cabinet meeting held 7th March 2012.
The briefing will be held as follows:
Date: Thursday, 8 March 2012
Time: 10h00
...
29 February 2012
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), as the National Media Coordinator, invites media for entries to the 2012 SADC Media Awards competition.
The SADC Media Awards competition was established following a decision by the Council...
27 February 2012
Members of the media are invited to the post State of the Nation Address (SoNA) media briefing of the Infrastructure Development cluster. The Chairperson of the cluster, Minister of Transport, Sibusiso Ndebele will lead the briefing...
27 February 2012
Members of the media are invited to the post State of the Nation Address (SoNA) media briefing of the Economic Sectors and Employment cluster. The Chairperson of the cluster, Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform , Gugile Nkwiti will lead the...
24 February 2012
Members of the media are invited to the post State of the Nation Address (SoNA) media briefing of the International Cooperation Trade and Security (ICTS) cluster. The Chairperson of the cluster, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Lindiwe Sisulu...
22 Februray
Cabinet Spokesperson, Mr Jimmy Manyi, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 22 February 2012.
The briefing will be held as follows:
Date: Thursday, 23 February 2012
Time: 10h00...
22 February 2012
Members of the media are invited to the post-Budget Speech launch of Women and Budget Initiative, a partnership between the Motsepe Foundation, and the Ministry of Women, Children and People with Disabilities including NGOs.
This is an...
19 February 2012
The Governance and Administration (G&A) Cluster where the Chairperson and Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini- Zuma will lead a panel of the G&A Cluster Ministers.
Details
Date: Monday, 20 February 2012
Time:...
The South African Chapter of the SADC Media awards has launched the 2012 Media Awards Competition that is open to all journalists who are South African nationals. The Award is in the fields of print journalism, radio journalism, television journalism and photojournalism.
Call for entries...17 February 2012
Members of the media are invited to the post State of the Nation Address (SoNA) media briefings which will take place on Sunday 19th February and Monday 20th February 2012 as follows:
The Justice Crime Prevention and Safety (JCPS) Cluster where...
16 February 2012
Members of the media are invited to the post State of the Nation Address (SoNA) media briefing of the Human Development Cluster. The Chairperson of the cluster, Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga will lead the briefing.
The details...
12 February
Members of the media are invited to the post State of the Nation Address (SoNA) media briefing of the Social Protection and Community Development Cluster. The Chairperson of the cluster, Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini will lead the...
7 February
Media are invited to a cocktail function to be hosted by Government Communications (GCIS). This will provide media an opportunity to interact with government communicators ahead of the State of the Nation Address.
Date: Wednesday, 8 February 2012...
19 January 2012
Members of the media are invited to the post January Cabinet Lekgotla media briefing where Minister Collins Chabane will outline some of key deliberations and decisions taken by Cabinet. The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Friday...
14 January
Members of the media are invited to a photo opportunity and a pre-Lekgotla media briefing by Minister Chabane at the commencement of the Cabinet Lekgotla on 17 January at the Forever Resorts in Bela Bela, Limpopo.
The photo opportunity and pre-...
9 December 2011
The South African government delegation will brief media on matters related to the United Nations Framework on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP17/CMP7) being held in Durban, South Africa.
The Ministers in attendance will include the...
5 December 2011
The Head of the South African Delegation for COP17/CMP7, the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Ms Edna Molewa, together with the Chairperson of the Africa Group, Mr Tosi Mpanu will address the media on the Africa position at the climate change...
2 December 2011
The Head of the South African Delegation for COP17/CMP7, the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Ms Edna Molewa, together with the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson, will address the media on the...
30 November 2011
The Head of the South African Delegation for COP17/CMP7, the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Ms Edna Molewa, together with the Minister of Science and Technology, Ms Naledi Pandor will address the media on the elements of the country’s...
29 November 2011
The head of the South African Delegation for COP17, the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Ms Edna Molewa will address the media on the elements of the country’s position, climate change policy and the green economy.
The Minister of...
23 November 2011
Cabinet Spokesperson, Mr Jimmy Manyi, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday 23 November 2011.
The Cabinet Spokesperson will be joined by the Minister of Women, Children and People with...
22 November 2011
Date: Wednesday, 23 November 2011 (Tomorrow)
Time: 08h00
Venue: Tuynhuys
Media are expected to RSVP by today (22nd of November 2011) and no unaccredited media will be allowed to participate.
Media are also requested to...
22 November 2011
The Inter Ministerial Committee (IMC) will brief members of the media on South Africa’s state of readiness to host the COP17/CMP7 Conference that will be held in Durban from 28th November until the 9 December 2011.
Details of the media...
9 November 2011
The Cabinet Spokesperson and GCIS CEO, Jimmy Manyi brief members of the media on the decisions of the Cabinet meeting held on 9 November 2011. The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 10 November 2011
Time: 09h00
Venue: ...
31 October 2011
The Minister of Economic Development, Ebrahim Patel and a delegation of leaders of business, organised labour and community representatives will hold a media briefing and sign an Accord on Local Procurement. The Accord is one of the results of discussions...
26 October 2011
The Cabinet Spokesperson and GCIS CEO, Jimmy Manyi will brief members of the media on the decisions of the Cabinet meeting held on 26 October 2011.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 27 October 2011
Time: 10h00...
14 October 2011
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) invites members of the media to the IBSA Local Government Dialogue on Climate Change press briefing to be held as follows:
Date: Sunday, 16 October 2011
Time: 14h00 for 14h15 – 15h00...
12 October 2011
The GCIS CEO and Government Spokesperson, Jimmy Manyi will brief members of the media on the decisions of the Cabinet meeting held on 12 October.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 13 October 2011
Time: 10h00...
7 October 2011
Press accreditation for the 17th Conference of Parties (COP17/CMP7) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) opened yesterday, Thursday, 6 October 2011 through to Wednesday, 16 November 2011.
The UNFCCC COP17 / CMP7 will...
3 October 2011
This alert is to inform media that the UNFCCC secretariat will be introducing a new, fully online media accreditation and registration system. This system will allow each individual seeking media accreditation to create a personal account, enter personal...
29 September 2011
Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Hon. Dina Pule, MP will hand over a consignment of donations that were collected by female employees at Government Communications (GCIS) to Gift of the Givers.
The items were collected to lend a helping hand...
28 September 2011
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will host the first Public Sector Manager Forum. The Forum will be addressed by the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. The discussions will focus mainly on the National Policy on National Health...
26 September 2011
Ilitha Labantu Board with the support of Statistics South Africa will be hosting a national Summit on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The Summit will be held on the 27th to 29th of September 2011 in KwaZulu-Natal. This national summit is a result...
21 September 2011
The GCIS CEO and Government Spokesperson, Jimmy Manyi will brief members of the media on the decisions of the Cabinet meeting held today.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 22 September 2011
Time: 10h00
Venue...
19 September 2011
Members of the media are invited to a media briefing of the Governance and Administration Cluster.
The Deputy Chairperson of the cluster, Minister Richard Baloyi will lead the briefing.
The details are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 20...
14 September 2011
All media are invited to a press briefing at the conclusion of the African Ministerial Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: 14 September 2011
Time: 15h00
Venue: Westcliff...
12 September 2011
Members of the media are invited to a media briefing of the International Cooperation, Trade and Security Cluster (ICTS). The chairperson of the cluster, Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will lead the briefing.
The details are as follows:
Date: ...
8 September 2011
Members of the media are invited to the two-day African Ministerial Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture organised by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson, with the support of the African Union (AU), United...
5 September 2011
Members of the media are invited to a media briefing of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster. The chairperson of the cluster, Minister Jeff Radebe will lead the briefing.
The details are as follows:
...3 September 2011
All media are invited to a press briefing at the conclusion of the “Women in Media and Environment Conference”.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: 4 September 2011
Time: 11:45
Venue: Impilo Conference...
29 August 2011
Members of the media are invited to a media briefing of the Social Protection and Community Development Cluster.
The chairperson of the cluster, Minister Bathabile Dlamini will lead the briefing.
The details are as follows:
Date:...
29 August 2011
The Deputy Minister for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Ms Dina Pule in collaboration with the Minister for Women, Children and People with disabilities Ms Lulu Xingwana; International Relations and Cooperation Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane and Minister of...
27 August 2011
Members of the are advised that the media briefing of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster has been postponed. A new date will be communicated in due course.
The briefing was scheduled for Sunday, 28 August 2011.
Enquiries:...
22 August 2011
Members of the media are invited to a media briefing of the Human Development Cluster.
The chairperson of the cluster Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga will lead the briefing.
The details as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 23 August...
17 August 2011
Members of the media are invited to a media briefing of the Infrastructure Development Cluster. The chairperson of the cluster Minister of Transport, Sibusiso Ndebele will lead the briefing.
The details as follows:
Date: Thursday, 18 August...
12 August 2011
The Deputy Minister in The Presidency responsible for Performance Monitoring, Evaluation, Ms Dina Pule, will today deliver a Keynote Address at the Pan African Youth Union Executive Committee meeting which started on 10 August 2011.
The PYU EC is the...
10 August 2011
The Cabinet Spokesperson and the CEO of GCIS, Jimmy Manyi will tomorrow brief members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today.
The Cabinet Spokesperson and the CEO of GCIS, Jimmy Manyi will tomorrow brief members of the media...
28 July 2011
The Cabinet Spokesperson and GCIS CEO, Mr Jimmy Manyi will brief members of the media on the decision of the Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, 26th July 2011 as well as on the outcomes of the mid-year Cabinet Lekgotla held from 26 to 28 July 2011.
The...
27 July 2011
Members of the media are invited to a special cabinet media briefing by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Jeff Radebe.
The details are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Time: 14:00
Venue: Room 153...
25 July 2011
Members of the media are invited to a photo opportunity on commencement of the Cabinet Lekgotla tomorrow at the Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.
The photo opportunity will take place as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Time: 10h30 (Media...
22 June 2011
Cabinet Spokesperson, Mr Jimmy Manyi, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 22 June 2011.
The briefing will be held as follows:
Date: Thursday, 23 June 2011
Time: 10:00
Venue:...
10 June 2011
Members of the media wishing to attend the night vigil for the late Mama Albertina Sisulu, are invited as follows:
Date: Friday, 10 June 2011
Time: 17h00
Venue: Holy Cross Church in Soweto
Enquiries:
Bongiwe Gambu
Cell...
9 June 2011
Members of the media, who have applied for accreditation for the funeral of the late Mama Albertina Sisulu, are advised to collect their accreditation cards at the Presidential Suite at Orlando Stadium in Soweto.
The accreditation centre will open from:...
8 June 2011
Cabinet Spokesperson Jimmy Manyi will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 8 June 2011.
The briefing will be held as follows:
Date: 9 June 2011
Time: 9:30
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre,...
8 June 2011
Government will on Thursday, 9 June hold a memorial service in honour of the late Mama Albertina Sisulu.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: 9 June 2011
Time: 14:00
Venue: Tshwane City Hall, Corner Paul Kruger and...
6 June 2011
Mama Albertina Sisulu will be accorded an Official Funeral Category 1 and will be laid to rest at a service to take place on Saturday June 11 at Orlando Stadium in Orlando East in Soweto.
Members of the media wishing to cover the memorial service and...
25 May 2011
Cabinet Spokesperson Mr Jimmy Manyi, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 25 May 2011.
The briefing will be held as follows
Date: Thursday, 26 May 2011
Time: 10:00...
20 April 2011
Cabinet Spokesperson Jimmy Manyi, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday 20 April 2011.
The briefing will be held as follows
Date: Thursday, 21 April 2011
Time: 10h00
...
19 April 2011
Members of the media are invited to join Deputy Minister for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Ms. Dina Pule on a walkabout as she inspects service delivery at Manne Dipico Thusong Service Centre in Pescodia, Kimberley. The walkabout will take place...
30 March 2011
Cabinet Spokesperson Mr Jimmy Manyi, addressed members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday 30 March 2011.
Date: Thursday, 31 March 2011
Time: 09h00
Venue: Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria
NB:...
25 March 2011
The GCIS will host a two-day planning and strategic meeting, commonly referred to as the Government Communicators’ Forum (GCF) on the 28th and 29th March 2011.
The GCF takes place quarterly and is attended by communicators from the three spheres of...
24 March 2011
The Deputy Minister in The Presidency responsible for Performance Monitoring, Evaluation, Ms Dina Pule, will tomorrow meet with the South African Local Government Executive Council (SALGA). This is the continuation of her tour of provinces which started on 9...
16 March 2011
Government Spokesperson, Mr Jimmy Manyi, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 16 March 2011, as follows:
Date: Thursday, 17 March 2010
Time: 10:00 - 11:30
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre,...
15 March 2011
The Deputy Minister in The Presidency responsible for Performance Monitoring, Evaluation, Ms. Dina Pule, will undertake a tour of provinces which started on 09 March and will end on 20 April 2011 to sway provinces towards the implementation of the monitoring...
8 March 2011
As part of the buildup activities to the 2nd Biennial Substance Abuse Summit, the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Anti-Substance Abuse held a special meeting on 9 March 2011 in Cape Town. On the agenda was the discussion on the work of the committee...
8 March 2011
Members of the media are advised that the Deputy Minister of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation in the Presidency, Ms Dina Pule will visit Provincial Executive Councils.
The aim of the visits is to raise awareness about the mandate of the Department...
2 March 2011
Government Spokesperson, Mr Jimmy Manyi, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, 2 March 2011.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: 3 March 2011 (Thursday)
Time: 10:00
Venue...
28 February 2011
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson, will brief the media on the possible outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease.
The briefing will be held as follows:
Date: Monday, 28 February 2011
Time: 13h00...
23 February 2011
Government will tomorrow, Thursday, 24 February hold the final Cluster Media Briefing on the implementation of the Programme of Action 2011. This is the last of a series of cluster media briefings held following the State of the Nation Address.
...
21 February 2011
Government Spokesperson, Mr Jimmy Manyi, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday 16th February 2011, as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Time: 09:30 - 10:30
Venue: Imbizo Media...
21 February 2011
Following the State of the Nation Address of 10 February 2011, Government will hold Cluster Media Briefings on the implementation of the Programme of Action 2011. The briefings will take place at Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town...
21 February 2011
Members of the media are advised that due to the President’s reply to the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) debate which takes place tomorrow, the Government Spokesperson Mr Jimmy Manyi will brief on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday,...
16 February 2011
Members of the media are invited to a media briefing by the Minister of Public Enterprises, Malusi Gigaba, where he will make a major announcement on Transnet.
The briefing is scheduled to take place as follows:
Date: Wednesday,...
8 February 2011
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs will on 10, 11 and 12 February 2011 lead a team of officials from various departments on a visit by the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) to assess the general impact of...
8 February 2011
As part of building public understanding of issues involving water management and Government’s response to recent flooding in various parts of the country, the Department of Water Affairs (DWA) invites all media to a visit to the national hydrology...
7 February 2011
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs will from Monday, 7 February 2011, lead a team of government officials from various departments on a visit by the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) to assess the general...
2 February 2011
Minister Chabane will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, 2nd February 2011.
The details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 3 February 2011
Time:10h00
Venue: Room...
1 February 2011
The Director-General of the Department of Social Development, Mr Vusi Madonsela and the Heads of Social Development from all nine provinces will today, 1 February 2011, meet to discuss the Department’s short and long term humanitarian response plan...
21 January 2011
The Minister of Social Development, Ms Bathabile Dlamini, will on Saturday, 22 January 2011, meet with stakeholders from business and civil society.
The aim of the meeting is to discuss ways of collaboration with the view of lobbying...
18 January 2011
Auditor-General (AG) Terence Nombembe will on Wednesday, 19 January 2011, brief the media on how national and provincial government departments performed in the 2009-10 financial year.
The aim of the briefing is to share the AG’s audit outcomes...
14 January 2011
Members of the media are invited to a photo opportunity at the commencement of the Cabinet Lekgotla which takes place from 16th to 20th January 2011 at the Entabeni Safari, Limpopo Province.
The details are as follows:
Date: 16 January 2011...
14 December 2010
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Anti-Substance Abuse will tomorrow hold its first meeting since its establishment by Cabinet on 10 November this year.
The meeting will discuss measures to co-ordinate, support and strengthen efforts aimed at combating...
9 December 2010
The Government Spokesperson, Themba Maseko will brief members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, 8 December 2010.
The details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 9 December 2010
Time: 11h00...
25 November 2010
The GCIS, on behalf of the Minister of Energy, Ms. Dipuo Peters, MP, invites you to attend the second Energy Media Round Table Discussion focusing on the future of nuclear power in South Africa.
As part of Government’s plans for security of power...
24 November 2010
The 16 Days of Activism Campaign kicks off at Khayelitsha, in Cape Town tomorrow (November 25) with a focus on impact of drugs and alcohol abuse on cases of violence against women and children.
The main event starts at 10h00 at OR Tambo Hall in...
24 November 2010
The Deputy CEO of GCIS, Mr Vusi Mona will brief members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today.
Mr Mona will be joined by the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi and the Minister of Sports & Recreation, Fikile...
19 November 2010
Members of the media are invited to the Media Launch of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign. The launch will take place on Tuesday, 23 November 2010 at the Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street in Cape Town....
16 November 2010
Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will lead a media briefing on the signing of the Delivery Agreement for Outcome 11: Creating a better South Africa and contributing to a better and safer Africa in a better World.
Key output areas for the outcome...
16 November 2010
The Minister for Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities, Ms Lulu Xingwana, will tomorrow brief the media on her appointment to the new position and outline the work that the department will be tackling.
Minister Xingwana will outline the...
11 November 2010
Minister in the Presidency, Collins Chabane and the Premier of Gauteng Province, Nomvula Mokonyane will on Friday 12 November 2010 launch a Thusong Service Centre in Mamelodi, Pretoria.
Thusong Service Centres are one-stop integrated community...
11 November 2010
The Minister of State Security, Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP, will meet with the delegation from the Sanef on Friday, 12th November 2010 in Pretoria.
This meeting takes place following the resolutions emanating from the engagement between Government...
10 November 2010
Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, 10 November 2010.
Details are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 11 November 2010
Time: 10h00
Venue:...
10 November 2010
Minister in The Presidency for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Collins Chabane, accompanied by National Youth Development Agency Board Executive Chairperson Andile Lungisa will address the media at the launch of the 17th World Festival of Youth...
4 November 2010
The new Minister for Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana and North West Premier Maureen Modiselle will on Saturday, 6 November 2010, lead the celebration of the National Children’s Day to be held at the Civic Centre in Rustenburg...
3 November 2010
Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will lead a media briefing on the signing of the Delivery Agreement for Outcome 11: Creating a better South Africa and contributing to a better and safer Africa in a better World.
Key output areas for the outcome...
27 October 2010
GCIS Deputy CEO, Mr Vusi Mona, will brief members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on 27 October 2010.
Details are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 28 October 2010 (Tomorrow)
Time: 10h00
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein...
25 October 2010
Minister for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Collins Chabane, Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Gugile Nkwinti and Minister of Economic Development, Ebrahim Patel will brief the media on the outcome of the Special Cabinet meeting...
21 October 2010
Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will lead a media briefing on the signing of the Delivery Agreement for Outcome 2: A Long and Healthy Life for All South Africans.
Key output areas for the outcome include: Increasing Life Expectancy;...
21 October 2010
Minister Jeff Radebe to lead the JCPS Cluster and brief media on the signing of the Delivery Agreement on Outcome 3.
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Jeff Radebe will lead the JCPS Cluster in briefing the media following the...
20 October 2010
The media briefing on the signing of the Delivery Agreements for Outcome 11 scheduled for Wednesday, 20 October 2010 at 11:00, Imbizo Media Centre, Cape Town, has been postponed until further notice. A new date will be communicated in due course.
...19 October 2010
Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu will lead a media briefing on the signing of the Delivery Agreement for Outcome 12: Creating a better South Africa and contributing to a better and safer Africa in a better world.
Key output...
13 October 2010
Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today.
Details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: 13 October 2010
Time: 16:00
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre,...
28 September 2010
Government will hold a series of media briefings on the signing of Delivery Agreements from the 29th of September until October 2010. The briefings will highlight the content and significance of the Delivery Agreements and articulate programmes and...
15 September 2010
Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba James Maseko, will tomorrow brief members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on15 September 2010.
Details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 16 September 2010
...
1 September 2010
Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on 01 September 2010.
Details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 2 September 2010
Time: 10:00...
19 August 2010
Members of the media are invited to a media briefing of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security cluster. The briefing follows a meeting of ministers in the cluster to discuss a coordinated approach to security during the public service strike.
...
18 August 2010
Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba James Maseko, will brief members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, 18 August 2010.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 19 August 2010
Time: 10:00...
4 August 2010
Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, 4 August 2010.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 5 August 2010
Time: 10:00
...
28 July 2010
The Minister of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities, Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya will on Monday, 2 August 2010, launch the 2010 Women’s Month programme. Minister Mayende-Sibiya will also introduce the theme for the month and report on progress made...
21 July 2010
President Jacob Zuma will on Thursday, 22 July brief members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet Lekgotla which took place from Tuesday, 20 July 2010 at the Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.
Members of the media are invited as follows:-...
19 July 2010
Members of the media are invited to a photo opportunity of members of the Cabinet. This will take place before the commencement of the Cabinet Lekgotla which takes place on Tuesday, 20 July 2010 at the Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.
The...
13 July 2010
Following President Jacob Zuma and FIFA President Sepp Blatter’s assessment of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Government will hold a detailed briefing on its performance and legacy related to the World Cup.
The briefing will take place as follows:
...
7 July 2010
The Inter-Ministerial Committee tasked to deal with xenophobic threats and violence will brief members of the media following a meeting to discuss an integrated programme of action by government and civil society to avert or deal with xenophobic threats and...
30 June 2010
A government media briefing scheduled for today, Wednesday 30 June 2010, on the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ has been cancelled until further notice.
For media enquiries contact:
Neo Momodu
Cell: 079 462 5081
Issued by: Government...
29 June 2010
Government will brief media on its assessment of the country's hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Time: 12:00
Venue: Gauteng International Media and Tour Centre...
24 June 2010
The media briefing by Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko on the 2010 FIFA World Cup milestones has been postponed. A new date will be announced next week.
All media are invited to attend.
Enquiries:
Pheliswa Sebati
Cell: 082...
23 June 2010
The media briefing by Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko on the 2010 FIFA World Cup milestones will take place as follows:
Date: 24 June 2010
Time: 12h00
Venue: Gauteng International Media and Tour Centre, Nelson Mandela Square,...
23 June 2010
Kindly note that the media briefing by the Government Spokesperson scheduled to take place tomorrow at 10h00 has been postponed until further notice.
We apologise for the inconvenience.
Enquiries:
Neo Momodu
Cell: 079 462 5081...
15 June 2010
Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting that will be held today, 15 June 2010.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: 15 June 2010 (Tuesday)
Time: 16:00
Venue:...
2 June 2010
Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, 02 June 2010.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: 3 June 2010 (Thursday)
Time: 10h00
Venue: Imbizo Media...
31 May 2010
Public Service and Administration Minister Richard Baloyi, in his capacity as the acting Minister in the Presidency responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation, and the Chairperson of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Andile Lungisa will on Tuesday...
21 April 2010
Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, April 21, 2010.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: 22 April 2010 (Thrusday)
Time: 10:00
...
9 April 2010
The late Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Paul Molefi Sefularo, will be accorded an official funeral and will be laid to rest at a service to take place on Saturday, 10 April at Medunsa Sports Centre in Ga-Rankuwa. The Deputy President Mr. Kgalema Motlanthe...
7 April 2010
Government will on Thursday, 8 April 2010 hold a memorial service in honor of the late Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Paul Molefi Sefularo. Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 8 April 2010
Time: 14h00
Venue:...
24 March 2010
Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, 24 March 2010.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 25 March 2010
Time: 10h30
Venue...
11 March 2010
Minister of Public Enterprise, Barbara Hogan and Minster of Energy, Dipuo Peters will brief members of the media on Eskom’s loan application from the World Bank.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Friday, 12 March 2010
Time...
10 March 2010
Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, 10 March 2010. He will be joined by Ministers of Trade and Industry, and Finance, Dr Rob Davies and Pravin Gordhan, who will give...
24 February 2010
Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today. Mr Maseko will be joined by the Minister of Energy, Ms Dipuo Peters, who will elaborate on NERSA’s tariff price determination...
18 February 2010
Following the State of the Nation Address of 11 February 2010, Government will hold Cluster Media Briefings on the implementation of the Programme of Action for 2010. The briefings will take place at the Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street in Cape...
11 February 2010
The Minister in the Presidency, Mr Collins Chabane will brief members of the media on the performance outcomes.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Friday, 12 February 2010 Venue: Imbizo Media CentreGround...
5 February 2010
Media are invited to a cocktail function to be co-hosted by Government Communications (GCIS) and Primedia Broadcasting.
This will provide media an opportunity to interact with government communicators ahead of the State of the Nation Address....
3 February 2010
Government Communication & Information Systems (GCIS) in partnership with Sanlam Group invites you to the National Schools Debate prize giving ceremony in Cape Town. The ceremony follows a year long programme of debate competitions by Grade...
29 January 2010
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will launch the South African chapter of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards Competition.
The 2010 theme for the awards is, “Promoting Regional Intergration through...
26 January 2010
The third episode of the 2010 series of the inclusive economy radio programme will focus on tax education.
This Thursday, government will be talking to people on the following topic: Tax education for small entrepreneurs and emerging enterprises...
20 January 2010
The second episode of the 2010 series of the inclusive economy radio programme will focus on consumer protection.
This Thursday, government will be talking to people on the following topic: Consumer protection and the rights of consumers.
...
19 January 2010
Members of the media are invited to a photo opportunity on commencement of Cabinet Lekgotla taking place at the Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.
The photo opportunity will take place as follows:
Date: 20 January 2010
Time: 09:00...
18 January 2010
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will launch the South African chapter of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards Competition.
The 2010 theme for the awards is, “Promoting Regional Integration through...
3 December 2009
The media briefing by the Infrastructure Development Cluster that was scheduled to take place today has been postponed.
The new details for the briefing will be announced in due course.
For enquiries contact:
Bongiwe Gambu (Pretoria...
2 December 2009
The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) will host four episodes of the Inclusive Economy programme that will be led by the Deputy Minister of the dti, Maria Ntuli.
This week the fifth episode of the program will host a discussion on “South...
2 December 2009
Members of the media are invited to the Infrastructure Development Cluster media briefing on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action. The briefing will be led by the Cluster Chairperson, Minister Sibusiso Ndebele.
The briefing...
19 November 2009
Members of the media are invited to the official launch of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign on Monday 23 November 2009 at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
The Minster of Women, Children and Persons with...
13 November 2009
The government Public Participation Week programme which started on Monday, the 9th until the 15th of November 2009 enters its fifth day.
During this period government ministers, provincial and local government leaders are mobilizing communities...
12 November 2009
Talk to GovernmentThe second episode of the Inclusive Economy programme will feature a discussion on “Land and Agrarian programme, Bursary and Internship Opportunities in Agriculture”.
Tune in on 12 November 2009 at 18:00 on your local community...
10 November 2009
Government will hold Ministerial Cluster Media Briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action as announced in June by President Jacob Zuma.
The briefings will take place at the Imbizo Media Centre, Cape Town. There will be...
6 November 2009
Government will embark on a week long public participation (Imbizo) drive from Monday, the 9th to Sunday, the 15th of November 2009. During this week and beyond Ministers will also be communicating progress on the implmentaion of the Programme of Action...
5 November 2009
Government Spokesperson, Themba Maseko, will brief the media tomorrow on the outcomes of today’s Cabinet meeting held at Tuynhuys, Cape Town.
He will be joined by the Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, and the Water and...
5 November 2009
Government will hold Ministerial Cluster Media Briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action as announced in June by President Jacob Zuma.
The briefings will take place at the Imbizo Media Centre, Cape Town. There will be...
4 November 2009
Government will launch its nationwide interactive community radio programme to promote economic opportunities created by government on the 5th November 2009.
This radio programme will be on 65 of the country’s most popular community radio stations...
21 October 2009
Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will address the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, October 21, 2009.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: 22 October 2009 (Thursday)
Time: 11:00
Venue...
23 September 2009
The government spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will today brief members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: 23 September 2009 (Wednesday)
Time: 14:30
...23 September 2009
Members of the media are invited to the launch of the third edition of the Development Indicators (2009) published by The Presidency. The Minister for Planning in the Presidency, Mr Trevor Manuel, and Mr Joel Netshitenzhe will present the indicators...
5 September 2009
The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Collins Chabane will lead a delegation of Ministers to Siyathemba, Balfour on Monday, 07th September 2009, as part of the follow up to the surprise visit undertaken...
3 September 2009
Ministers Collins Chabane and Trevor Manuel to brief the media on release of the green papers on performance monitoring and planning.
The two papers describe the process and provide guidance on performance monitoring and planning for government....
27 August 2009
Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held yesterday.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: 27 August 2009 (THURSDAY)
Time: 10h00
Venue: Imbizo Media...
26 August 2009
The Minister of Police, Nathi Mthethwa, and the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Lindiwe Sisulu, will brief the media following the incident earlier today at the Union Buildings.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date:...
13 August 2009
Various stakeholders in the communications and public relations industry will gather in Johannesburg for the fourth 2010 National Communication Partnership (NCP) conference, to be held as follows:
Date: Monday, 17 August 2009
Venue: Sandton...
12 August 2009
Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held yesterday.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 13 August 2009
Time: 11h00
Venue: Room 153, Union...
6 August 2009
Members of the media are invited to a joint press conference by Minister of Human Settlements, Tokyo Sexwale, and Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille, on the future of the N2 Gateway project.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date:...
30 July 2009
Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held yesterday.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 30 July 2009
Time: 11h00
Venue: Room 153, Union...
19 July 2009
Members of the media are invited to a media briefing to be addressed by the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Jacob Zuma.
Date: 19 July 2009 (Sunday)
Time: 12:00
Venue: Room 153 (Media Briefing Room), Union Buildings, Pretoria...
29 June 2009
The Minister of Public Service and Administration, Mr Richard Baloyi will address a media briefing on the pre-budget vote.
Date: 29 June 2009 (Monday)
Time: 12:00
Venue: Room 153 (Media Briefing Room), Union Buildings, Pretoria.
NB...
26 June 2009
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, will brief members of the media on the Department's Budget Vote to be tabled in Parliament today.
Date: 26 June 2009 (Friday)
Time: 12:30
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein...
23 June 2009
The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will be addressing a media briefing on the doctor's strike tomorrow.
Date: 24 June 2009 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:30
Venue: Room 153 (Media Briefing Room), Union Buildings, Pretoria
NB: There...
10 June 2009
All media are invited to a briefing by the Deputy President of the Republic, Mr Kgalema Motlanthe, on the country's state of readiness for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. Prior to the briefing, Deputy President Motlanthe will convene a meeting of the 2010...
5 June 2009
Media briefings scheduled for 8 to 15 June 2009 have been postponed until further notice.
This is to allow the newly-constituted Administration to familiarise themselves with the programmes of their respective departments and clusters of Government....
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2 June 2009
General Press will be restricted to designated areas. Only essential vehicles (required for set-up) will be allowed on the premises. Vehicles that are not required for set-up will not be allowed to park on Parliament’s premises or in roads closed for the State...20 May 2009
Government spokesperson, Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, May 20, 2009.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: 20 May 2009 (today)
Time: 15:45
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre...
4 May 2009
IntroductionThe 2009 Presidential Inauguration will take place on the 9 May 2009 at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Media arrangements have been made to allow media to effectively cover the event within the space constraints.
AccreditationOnly...
4 May 2009
General Chief Justice Pius Langa calls the first sitting of the National Assembly and presides over proceedings. Chief Justice Pius Langa presides over the election of the Speaker of the National Assembly and the election of the President of the Republic of...4 May 2009
General Press will be restricted to designated areas. Designation of press to these areas has been determined on the basis of available space and an equitable selection from the list of press that requested accreditation No requests for accreditation will be...29 April 2009
Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 29 April 2009
Time: 13h00
Venue: Room 153,...
16 April 2009
Government spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 16 April 2009
Time: 11h00
Venue: Room...
25 March 2009
The Government Spokesperson, Themba Maseko will address media on the South African Airways issue.
The briefing is schedule to take place as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 25 March 2009
Time: 15h00
Venue: Room 153, Union Buildings,...
18 March 2009
Government spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Time: 15h30
Venue: Room 153, Union...
12 March 2009
Communicators of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster will host a networking session with the members of the media that are covering issues under the cluster.
Media are invited to the networking session as follows:
Venue...
11 March 2009
The media briefing of the Governance and Administration (G&A) Cluster on the implementation of the Programme of Action (PoA) scheduled for Thursday, 12 March 2009 has been postponed.
The briefing will now take place as follows:
Date:...
4 March 2009
Government will hold Cluster media briefings on the implementation of the Government’s Programme of Action for 2009 in Pretoria from 2 to 13 March 2009.
The briefings will take place at Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria.
There will be a...
4 March 2009
Government spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 4 March 2009
Time: 15h00
Venue: Room 153, Union Buildings,...
18 February 2009
Government spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media this afternoon on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held earlier today, 18 February 2009.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: 18 February 2009
Time: 15:30...
28 January 2009
The Director-General in the Presidency, Reverend Frank Chikane will address media on Zimbabwe.
Details are as follows:
Date: 28 January 2009
Time: 11h00
Venue: Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria
There will be a video...
21 January 2009
Members of the media are invited to the launch of the 2010 Mass Participation Programme, which will take place as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2009
Venue: Galeshewe stadium, Kimberley, Northern Cape
Time: 10h00
The 2010...
11 December 2008
The Minister in The Presidency, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, will in conjunction with government, business and the youth sector, host a Ministerial Imbizo and a National Youth Indaba in the North West Province between 17 and 19 December.
The...
8 December 2008
President Kgalema Motlanthe will announce his decision on the Ginwala Enquiry report into Mr Vusi Pikoli’s fitness or otherwise to hold office.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Monday, 8 December 2008 (Today)
Time...
4 December 2008
Government Communication (GCIS) will be hosting its annual Government Communicators' Awards at Emperors' Palace tomorrow.
The gala evening will be addressed by the Minister in The Presidency, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, as a keynote speaker....
4 December 2008
Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will address a media briefing on South Africa’s response to the food crisis in Zimbabwe.
The Director-General of Public Enterprises, Portia Molefe, will join the briefing.
The briefing will take...
3 December 2008
Government Spokesperson, Themba Maseko, will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held yesterday, 3 December 2008. He will be joined by Ms Lindiwe Hendricks, Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry, who will discuss the country’s water and...
2 December 2008
The directors-general of the Economic, Investment and Employment Cluster of Government will brief members of the media on the progress made in the implementation of cluster programmes.
The briefing will be chaired by Director-General Tshediso...
25 November 2008
The Minister of Health, Ms Barbara Hogan, together with World Health Organisation Representative in South Africa, Dr Stella Anyangwe will brief the media on the government response to the cholera situation in South Africa.
The briefing will take...
14 November 2008
The National Convenor of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign for No Violence against Women and Children, Deputy Minister Nomatyala Hangana, and 16 Days of Activism partners, will brief members of the media on the 2008 plan to raise awareness and fight the...
13 November 2008
The Minister in the Presidency, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang will release a draft report on the progress made in the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), ratified by South Africa in...
5 November 2008
Government spokesperson Themba Maseko, will brief media on the outcomes of a Cabinet meeting which took place on 5 November 2008.
Details are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 6 November 2008
Time: 10:00
Venue: Room 153 (...
4 November 2008
Government will hold Cluster media briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action.
The briefings will take place at the Union Buildings, Room 153. There will be a video link-up to 120 Plein Street, Cape Town, Imbizo Media...
4 November 2008
The briefing by Minister in the Presidency, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, scheduled for 11h00 today at Union Buildings has been postponed until further notice.
We apologise for the inconvenience.
Enquiries
Pheliswa Sebati
Cell:...
3 November 2008
The Minister in The Presidency, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, will tomorrow (Tuesday, 4 November 2008), host a delegation from the Kingdom of Lesotho led by Minister of Gender, Youth, Sports and Recreation, the Honorable Ms Mathabiso Lepono.
The...
3 November 2008
Minister in The Presidency Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang will visit two disability centres in Soshanguve as part of government’s programme to improve the lives of people with disabilities. During the visit the Minister will also distribute agricultural...
1 November 2008
Government began its Imbizo Week, from Saturday, 1 November 2008 to Saturday, 8 November 2008, under the theme: It is time! Make a difference.
Following are some of the events taking place:
1. The Minister of Minerals and Energy, Buyelwa...
28 October 2008
Government will hold cluster media briefings on the implementation of government's Programme of Action. The briefings will take place at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, in room 153.
There will be a video link-up to the Imbizo Media Centre, 120...
25 October 2008
Minister in The Presidency, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang will on Sunday, 26 October 2008 address the National Gender Machinery (NGM) workshop currently underway in Pretoria.
The National Gender Machinery, which consists of various role-players...
24 October 2008
Minister in The Presidency Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang will host a high level National Gender Machinery (NGM) meeting with various stakeholders aimed at amongst others sharing of ideas that would be taken into consideration during the review of the NGM...
29 September 2008
Members of the media are invited to the launch of Towards the Fifteen Year Review hosted by the Policy Co-ordination and Advisory Services (PCAS) Unit in the Presidency, led by Joel Netshitenzhe.
The launch will take the form of a presentation...
28 September 2008
Members of the media are advised that President Kgalema Motlanthe will, for the first time as President of the Republic, address the nation in a televised address on SABC 2.
The address will take place as follows:
Date Sunday, 28...
24 September 2008
Minister in The Presidency Dr Essop Pahad will address a media briefing on the Cabinet resignations, after the Cabinet meeting today.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 24 September 2008 (today)
Time: ...
17 September 2008
Government spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, 17 September 2008.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 18 September 2008
Time: 10h00
Venue...
15 September 2008
The Directors-General (DGs) of the Social Cluster will brief the media on progress made with regards to the cluster’s contribution to the Programme of Action (POA).
The briefing, the second of the year by the DGs, will provide an in-depth report...
3 September 2008
Government spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, 3 September 2008.
Minister of Trade and Industry, Mandisi Mpahlwa, will also brief the media on the Motor Industry Development...
28 August 2008
Government will hold Cluster media briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action.
The briefings will take place at the Union Buildings, Room 153 and Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town. There will be a video...
21 August 2008
Government will hold Cluster media briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action.
The briefings will take place at the Union Buildings, Room 153 and Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town. There will be a video...
19 August 2008
Members of the media are advised that the Social Cluster media briefing scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 20 August 2008 has been postponed until further notice.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Enquiries
Harold Maloka (...
19 August 2008
Government will hold a Social Cluster media briefing on the decisions taken at the recently-held July Cabinet Lekgotla.
The briefing will be led by the Minister of Health, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang.
The purpose of the July Cabinet Lekgotla...
12 August 2008
Members of the media are invited to a briefing on government preparations for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup.
The briefing will be led by Transport Minister Jeff Radebe and Deputy Finance Minister Jabu Moleketi in his capacity as the chairperson of...
8 August 2008
Government will hold Cluster media briefings on the decisions taken at the recently held July Cabinet Lekgotla.
The purpose of the July Cabinet Lekgotla was to conduct a mid-year review of the implementation of government’s Programme of Action (PoA...
6 August 2008
President Thabo Mbeki will address the 2008 National Women’s day celebrations to be held Ga-Motlatla Sport field, Motlatla village, near Lichtenburg in the North West.
The President will be accompanied by the Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka...
6 August 2008
The briefing for the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster scheduled to take place on Thursday, 7 August 2008 has been cancelled until further notice.
Enquiries
Harold Maloka (Pretoria)
Cell: 082 847 9799
Colin Cruywagen...
6 August 2008
Government Spokesperson Mr Themba Maseko will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today 6 August 2008.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: 7 August 2008 (Thursday)
Venue: Room 153, Union...
5 August 2008
The Minister of Public Enterprise Alec Erwin and the Director-General of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Menzi Simelane, will on Wednesday, 6 August 2008, brief the media on the Strategic Defence Procurement (Arms Deal).
...
4 August 2008
Government will hold Cluster media briefings on the decisions taken at the recently held July Cabinet Lekgotla from 5 to 8 August 2008.
The purpose of the July Cabinet Lekgotla was to conduct a mid-year review of the implementation of...
30 July 2008
Directors-General of the JCPS cluster will hold their monthly meeting at the SAPS Sea Border Control station in Simon’s Town, Western Cape. This is the second visit undertaken by the DG’s of the JCPS cluster to a province.
Subsequent to the meeting...
25 July 2008
President Thabo Mbeki will address the media this Sunday, on the outcomes of the Cabinet Lekgotla which took place from 22 to 24 July 2008 at the Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.
Details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: 27 July 2008 (...
7 July 2008
Government will hold cluster media briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for 2008 in Pretoria from 30 June to 8 July 2008.
This will be the second cycle of media briefings for the year since the announcement of the...
4 July 2008
Government will hold cluster media briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for 2008 in Pretoria from 30 June to 8 July 2008.
This will be the second cycle of media briefings for the year since the announcement of the...
27 June 2008
Government will on Monday, 30 June 2008, release crime statistics for the period 1 April 2007 to 31 March 2008.
The briefing will include a number of presentations by police senior management, with the Minister of Safety and Security briefing the...
27 June 2008
Government will hold cluster media briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for 2008, in Pretoria from 30 June to 7 July 2008.
This will be the second cycle of media briefings for the year since the announcement of the...
23 June 2008
Members of the media are advised that the planned National Day of Healing scheduled for Tuesday, 24 June 2008 has been postponed. The media will be informed of a new date.
Enquiries
Themba Maseko (Government Spokesperson)
Cell: 083 645...
19 June 2008
Saturday, 21 June
Venue: Mbombela Municipality Civic Hall, Ehlanzeni Municipality Time: 08h30 Event: Arrival of media for photo opportunity on arrival of President Mbeki and Premier Makwetla Venue: In front of Mbombela Municipality Civic Hall,...12 June 2008
Minister Essop Pahad will have a post Budget Vote briefing on behalf of The Presidency to elaborate on issues raised during the debate, clarify matters raised and interact in general with the media on Friday (13 June 2008).
The briefing will take...
11 June 2008
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) CEO, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 12 June 2008 (Tomorrow)
...
9 June 2008
Minister Essop Pahad will have a post Budget Vote briefing on behalf of The Presidency, to elaborate on issues raised during the debate, clarify matters raised and interact in general with the media.
The briefing will take place as follows:
...
6 June 2008
On Saturday 7 June 2008, President Thabo Mbeki will launch the 100th Thusong Service Centre at Inhlazuka Village in Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal. The launch is a landmark event in the rollout of Thusong Service Centres since 1999.
The ceremony will take...
4 June 2008
The directors-general responsible for the Social Cluster of government, will brief the media on the progress made with regard to the implementation of departmental programmes.
The briefing will be chaired by the Director-General for Health, Thami...
29 May 2008
Minister in the Presidency Essop Pahad, accompanied by Mpumalanga Premier Thabang Makwetla and the Chairperson of the National Youth Commission (NYC) Nobulumko Nkondlo, will brief the media on the government’s youth development activities for the month of...
28 May 2008
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) CEO, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 29 May 2008 (Tomorrow)
Time...
28 May 2008
Government has noted with concern media reports that Cabinet has taken a decision to establish refugee camps. Government wish to put it on the record that Cabinet has not taken such a decision and that the reports are baseless and therefore not true.
...
22 May 2008
Minister of Safety and Security together with the National and Provincial Task Teams will today brief members of the media on government measures to deal with violence against foreign nationals.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date...
20 May 2008
Minister of Safety and Security Mr Charles Nqakula together with other Justice Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster Ministers will visit Ekhuruleni today, where there has been a spate of xenophobic attacks.
Media are invited to gather at...
14 May 2008
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) CEO, Mr. Themba Maseko will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 15 May (tomorrow)
Time...
12 May 2008
Government will hold cluster media briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for 2008, in Cape Town from 5 to 13 May 2008.
This will be the first cycle of media briefings for the year since the announcement of the programme...
30 April 2008
Government will hold cluster media briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for 2008, in Cape Town from 5 to 9 May 2008.
This will be the first cycle of media briefings for the year since the announcement of the...
16 April 2008
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) CEO Mr Themba Maseko will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: 17 April 2008 (Thursday)
Time: 09h30
...
10 April 2008
Minister in The Presidency Dr Essop Pahad, accompanied by Limpopo Premier Sello Moloto and Provincial MEC’s, will interact with the community of Jane Furse in Limpopo as part of the Government Imbizo Week.
Under the theme ‘All hands on deck for...
5 March 2008
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) CEO, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 6 March 2008 (tomorrow)
...
18 February 2008
Members of the media are advised of the schedule for tomorrow’s (Tuesday's) JCPS media briefing.
The briefings will take place at:
Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town.
The schedule for tomorrow (Tuesday, 19 February...
12 February 2008
Members of the media are advised that tomorrow’s (Wednesday) scheduled JCPS media briefing has been postponed to next week Tuesday. Details would be forwarded. GCIS apologises for the inconvenience.
The amended schedule for tomorrow is:
...6 February 2008
Government will hold parliamentary media briefings in Cape Town, from 11 - 15 February 2008. This will be the first cycle of media briefings for the year.
The briefings will take place at Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town.
...
24 January 2008
Minister of Minerals and Energy, Buyelwa Sonjica, and Minister of Public Enterprises, Alec Erwin, will hold a media briefing tomorrow (Friday), on plans for electricity generation in South Africa.
The briefing will take place as follows:
...
23 January 2008
Members of the media are reminded to submit details for accreditation for the State of the Nation Address (SONA), which will be on 8 February 2008.
Journalists are requested to include the name of the media house that they represent, ID or...
22 January 2008
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) CEO, Mr Themba Maseko will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting to be held on 22 January 2008.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 22 January 2008...
10 January 2008
Radio and television stations that would be covering the annual State of the Nation Address by President Thabo Mbeki on 8 February, are invited to a logistics meeting to discuss their needs and respective locations for the day.
The details are:...
6 December 2007
Members of the media are advised that the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) South Africa Country Review Report is available on the APR website www.nepad.org/aprm.
Enquiries
Themba Maseko (Government Spokesperson)
Cell: 083 645 0810...
5 December 2007
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) CEO, Mr Themba Maseko will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 5 December 2007. Minister Buyelwa Sonjica of Minerals and Energy will join the media briefing....
4 December 2007
The 16 Days of Activism against Women and Child Abuse is an annual, united endorsed awareness campaign that begins on 25 November (which is commemorated as the international day for no violence against women and children each year), and runs through to...
3 December 2007
You are herewith cordially invited to attend a very important briefing session with Minister Essop Pahad (Minister in the Office of the President), as well as Deputy Minister Jean Swanson-Jacobs (Deputy Minister of Social Development).
Details of...
14 November 2007
Government will hold Cluster media briefings on the implementation of the Government’s Programme of Action for 2007 in Cape Town and Pretoria from 2 – 9 November 2007. This will be the fourth and last cycle of media briefings for the year.
The...
7 November 2007
Please note that the IRPS Cluster briefing scheduled for today at 13:30 is postponed until further notice. GCIS apologises for any inconvenience.
Enquiries
Harold Maloka
Cell: 082 847 9799
Issued by: Government Communications (...
6 November 2007
Government will hold Cluster media briefings on the implementation of the Government’s Programme of Action for 2007 in Cape Town and Pretoria from 2 – 9 November 2007. This will be the fourth and last cycle of media briefings for the year.
The...
5 November 2007
The media is advised that today’s Social Cluster briefing has been moved to Tuesday, 6 November at 11:30. The remainder of the schedule remains unchanged.
This will be the fourth and last cycle of media briefings for the year. The briefings will...
2 November 2007
Minister Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi will chair the Governance and Administration Cluster briefing today at 9:00 from Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria.
She will be joined in Cape Town (via link-up) by the Home Affairs Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-...
1 November 2007
Government will hold Cluster media briefings on the implementation of the Government’s Programme of Action for 2007 in Cape Town from 2 - 9 November 2007.
This will be the fourth and last cycle of media briefings for the year. The briefings will...
24 October 2007
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) CEO, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 25 October 2007
Time: 10h00...
12 October 2007
Members of the media are invited to a comprehensive briefing by the Directors-General (DGs) of the Economic Cluster, on progress around the cluster's work.
The briefing will also profile and highlight work from individual departments, and outline...
12 October 2007
Minister in The Presidency, Essop Pahad, invites members of the media to a briefing on the successful five-day business delegation on investment promotion and opportunities to India.
The delegation comprised private sector companies, government...
10 October 2007
Government Communications and Information System CEO, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today (Wednesday).
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 11 October 2007
Time...
4 October 2007
Media are informed that Dr Frene Ginwala will later today (Thursday, 4 October 2007), issue a statement regarding the details of the inquiry into the fitness of Advocate Vusumzi Pikoli to hold the office of National Director of Public Prosecutions. Dr...
1 October 2007
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) CEO, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the suspension of National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Vusi Pikoli:
Date: Monday, 1 October 2007
Time: 14h30
Venue: Room...
31 August 2007
The Syrian Arab Republic Minister of Information, His Excellency Dr Mohsen Bilal will today on his last day in the country address a press conference on his official visit to South Africa. Minister Bilal is in South Africa as a special envoy to deliver a...
24 August 2007
Government will hold cluster media briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for 2007 in Cape Town from 27 to 31 August 2007.
This will be the third cycle of media briefings for the year. The briefings will take place at...
23 August 2007
Following a response to a question at the Post-Cabinet briefing today, the Government Spokesperson wishes to advise the media that the Minister of Health is taking legal action against The Sunday Times in her personal capacity and consequently will be...
6 February 2007
The South African Chapter of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards calls for entries from journalists and media practitioners to the 2007 SADC Media Awards Competition. It is open to journalists and media practitioners who are...
6 December 2006
In response to media enquiries concerning the Integrated Coastal Management Bill which was approved by Cabinet for public comment, details of the contents of the bill will be communicated by the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism on Sunday....
22 November 2006
Government will hold Cluster Media Briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for 2006 in Cape Town from 14 November 2006. These will be fourth report back since the State of the Nation Address by the President this year....
22 November 2006
Members of the media are advised that due to the Cabinet meeting which is still in session, the Post-Cabinet briefing has been postponed to tomorrow (Thursday) not today as it was originally announced.The briefing will take place as follows:
Date...
22 November 2006
The CEO of Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Mr Themba Maseko will address a Post-Cabinet briefing today. The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: 22 November 2006 (Today)
Time: 15:30
Venue: Room 153 (Press...
16 November 2006
Government will hold Cluster Media Briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for 2006 in Cape Town from 14 November 2006. These will be fourth report back since the State of the Nation Address by the President this year....
14 November 2006
Government will hold Cluster Media Briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for 2006 in Cape Town from 14 November 2006. These will be fourth report back since the State of the Nation Address by the President this year....
13 November 2006
Government will hold Cluster Media Briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for 2006 in Cape Town from 14 November 2006. These will be fourth report back since the State of the Nation Address by the President this year....
21 September 2006
Government will hold Cluster Media Briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for 2006 in Pretoria from 26 – 29 September 2006. These will be third report back since the State of the Nation Address by the President this year...
8 May 2006
Government will hold Cluster Media Briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for 2006 in Pretoria and Cape Town from 9 – 12 May 2006. These will be the first report back since the State of the Nation Address this year.
The...
5 April 2006
There will be a post Cabinet media briefing today at GCIS (Room 710, Midtown Building, 356 Vermeulen Street, Pretoria) at 15h30. There will also be a link up with Cape Town at the Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street.
Parking will be provided at...
22 March 2006
Members of the media are invited to a Post-Cabinet briefing to be addressed by the CEO of GCIS, Mr Joel Netshitenzhe.
Details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: 22 March 2006 (Today)
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, Ground Floor, 120...
8 December 2005
Members of the Media are invited to a post-Cabinet briefing to be addressed by the CEO of Government Communications (GCIS), Mr Joel Netshitenzhe.
Details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: 8 December 2005 (Today)
Venue: Room 710,...
9 November 2005
Media are invited to today's (Wednesday) post-Cabinet briefing by Joel Netshitenzhe at 15:30.
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town
(There will be no link-up to Pretoria.)
Enquiries
Petra van Niekerk
Tel...
12 October 2005
Media are invited to attend a media briefing following the Cabinet meeting held in Pretoria today. The briefing will be led by the CEO of Government Communications (GCIS), Joel Netshitenzhe. The details are as follows:
Date: 12 October 2005
...
14 September 2005
Members of the media are invited to a post-Cabinet briefing to be addressed by the CEO of GCIS, Mr Joel Netshitenzhe.
Details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: 14 September 2005 (Today)
Venue: 120 Plein Street, Imbizo Media...
17 August 2005
Members of the media are invited to a post-Cabinet briefing to be addressed by the CEO of GCIS, Mr Joel Netshitenzhe.
Details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: 17 August 2005 (Today)
Venue: Room 710, Midtown Building, GCIS,...
3 August 2005
Members of the media are invited to a post-Cabinet briefing to be addressed by the CEO of GCIS, Mr Joel Netshitenzhe.
Details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: 3 August 2005 (Today)
Venue: Room 710, Midtown Building, GCIS, Pretoria...
22 July 2005
All media are invited to attend a post-Cabinet Lekgotla media briefing to be led by President Thabo Mbeki.
The details are as follows:
Time: 11h00
Date: Sunday, 24 July 2005
Venue: Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria
NB....
22 June 2005
All media is invited to today’s post-Cabinet briefing led by the CEO of the GCIS, Joel Netshitenzhe.
Media wishing to attend should forward their names by 12:00 to:
Colin Cruywagen
Cell: 082 377 9916 /
E-mail: colin@gcis.wcape.gov....
12 May 2005
All media are invited to a post-Cabinet briefing to be led by the CEO of GCIS, Joel Netshitenzhe.
Details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: 12 May 2005 (Today)
Venue: Room 153, East Wing, Union Buildings, Pretoria
Time: 11:30...
5 April 2005
Government will embark on an Imbizo Focus Week from 7 to 13 April 2005. At least 20 Ministers and 7 Deputy Ministers will participate in the Imbizo programme in more than 300 events across the country, in direct interaction with the public.
This will...
28 March 2005
The President of the Pan-African Parliament, Gertrude Mongella, will tomorrow (Tuesday, 29 March 2005) officially open the Third Session of the Pan-African Parliament at its temporary home in Gallagher Estate, Midrand, South Africa.
The opening of...
10 February 2005
Media are invited to a background briefing on the State of the Nation Address to be led by Joel Netshitenzhe, Head of Government Communications.
The details are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 10 February 2005
Time: 16:30
Venue:...
2 February 2005
Members of the media are invited to the Post-Cabinet briefing to be addressed by the CEO of GCIS, Mr Joel Netshitenzhe, and Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Mandisi Mpahlwa. Minister Mpahlwa will address the media on the World Economic Forum meeting...
5 December 2002
All media are invited to a post Cabinet lunch briefing to be held:
Date: 5 December 2002
Time: 13h00
Venue: GCIS, Room 710, Corner Vermuelen and Prinsloo Streets, Pretoria
Parking will be available at the Justice College, corner...
2 August 2004
Members of the media covering National Women's Day celebration on 9 August 2004 at Atlantic Stadium in Witbank, Mpumalanga province, are requested to submit their names, contacts and ID numbers for accreditation.
Names should be forwarded to the...
2 August 2004
Minister of Public Service and Administration, Geraldine Fraser- Moleketi will launch the e- Gateway (a project of electronic government).
Date: 3 August 2004, Tuesday
Time: 9 am - 2pm
Venue: Ndazwana MPCC KwaZulu-Natal, there will be a...
28 July 2004
The Minister of Public Service & Administration, Ms Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, together with other partners, will brief the media on the launch of the government's Gateway project (a project of electronic government). The Gateway will be launched...
13 May 2004
Members of the media are invited to attend a post cabinet briefing. The briefing will be addressed by government spokesperson, Mr Joel Netshithenzhe.
Date: Today, 13 May 2004
Time: 12:30
Venue: Room 710, Midtown building, Corner Prinsloo...
21 April 2004
All media are invited to an overall technical briefing on the state of readiness with regards preparations for the inauguration of the President on 27 April 2004. The briefing will also cover preparations towards the 10 Years of Democracy.
Senior...
1 April 2004
South Africa will be inagaurating its new president following the third democratic general elections on 14 April 2004. The inagauration ceremony will be held at the Union Buildings on 27 April 2004 (Freedom Day). On the same day South Africa will be...
26 June 2003
Members of the Presidential Press Corps are requested to submit two passport photos for accreditation purposes. The accreditation is being finalised and the cards will be available as soon as the process has been completed. As part of the process, security...
4 June 2003
The Minister of Public Service and Administration, Ms Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, will deliver a keynote address at the launch of the Pocket Guide to South Africa 2003 in Mamelodi on 6 June 2003 at 12h30.
The first edition of this quick-fact, easy-to-...
15 April 2003
All media are invited to a briefing in preparation for the Parliamentary address by President Thabo Mbeki on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations. The briefing will be addressed by the Chief Executive Officer of the GCIS, Mr. Joel...
17 March 2003
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in conjunction with the Film Resource Unit, Provincial government’s in the North West and Gauteng, as well as the Moretele and Emfuleni Municipalities, will celebrate Human Rights Day with an...
19 February 2003
In response to media enquiries regarding access to the Parliamentary Media Briefings, GCIS would like to affirm that these briefings are arranged for the media and members of the Diplomatic Corps.
The Media Briefing Week is an opportunity for...
28 January 2003
Minister in the Presidency, Dr Essop Pahad will hold a first meeting with the newly appointed Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) board members on Thursday, 30 January 2003. Following the meeting there will be a media opportunity where the...
2 December 2002
Government holds awards ceremony in honour of communicators
The Minister in the Presidency, Dr Essop Pahad will, on behalf of the South African government, honour government communicators at the inaugural Government Communicators Awards (GCA)...
21 November 2002
The Minister of Public Service and Administration, Ms Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, will launch a Multi-purpose Community Centre (MPCC) in Mamelodi, west of Pretoria, tomorrow. MPCCs are one-stop centres where local, provincial and national government, as...
2 October 2002
Media are invited to attend a briefing to be addressed by GCIS, Social Development and Public Service and Administration on the upcoming Imbizo Focus Week scheduled for 7 to 13 October 2002.
Date: Thursday, 3 October 2002
Time: 15:00
...
2 October 2002
The following ministers invite media to government’s briefing on the COSATU socio-economic strike action:
Presidency, Dr EG Pahad Public Enterprises, Mr. J Radebe Public Service and Administration, Ms G Fraser-Moleketi Water Affairs and Forestry, Mr...19 September 2002
Media are invited to a press briefing by ministers:
M Mdladlana S Mufamadi R Kasrils and P Mlambo-Ngcukaon the issue of the COSATU socio-economic action planned for 1 and 2 October 2002.
Date: 20 September 2002
Time: 12:00
...
26 August 2002
In an endeavor to ensure that all member of the media attending the World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD) has convenient and easy access to all members of the South African delegation, the President and the various ministers.
South Africa...
14 May 2002
All media are invited to the opening of the George Multi-Purpose Community Centre (MPCC) in the Western Cape Province. The Western Cape Department of Social Services has invested R 5 million via the George Municipality for the construction of the MPCC. The...
13 February 2002
Draft 3 A/A 13/02/02
Venue: Rain Forest Room
Speeches can be accessed on Government Online.
Monday, 11 February 2002 09:30 - 11:00: Justice, Crime Prevention & SecurityMinisters Tshwete*, Maduna, Skosana & Sisulu...
4 February 2002
The GCIS media briefings will be held from 11 - 15 February 2002. The briefings are traditionally held after the State of Nation Address and the second recess of parliament. This time the briefings will be held in cluster format. The ministers will...
8 November 2001
Minister in the Presidency, Dr Essop Pahad as well as other partners in the private sector will launch Multi-purpose Community Centers (MPPC’s) business plan.
Date: 13 November 2001
Time: 12pm
Venue: Misty Hills, Plot 69,...
2 November 2001
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) invites all journalists to a press conference on the issue of the Launch of the Multi-purpose Community Centres’ Business Plan. The panel will include Dr Sefora Masia, Chief Director, Provincial...
14 September 2001
Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr. Jeff Radebe will be hosting a breakfast briefing for the diplomatic corp and the media.
Date: Tuesday 18th September 2001
Time: 7:30 am
Venue: Press Gallery dinning room, 2nd Floor, Old Assembly,...
14 September 2001
All media are hereby informed of the continuing GCIS parliamentary media briefings. Attention is drawn to the following briefings:
Monday, September 17, 2001
11h00 to 12h30: Minister Stella Sigcau, Public WorksVenue: Rain Forest...
28 August 2001
The second round of parliamentary media briefings in Cape Town will take place from 10 - 21 September 2001. The format for the briefings will be per Minister and department.
Date: 10 - 21 September 2001
Venue: Rain Forest Room, Parliament,...
Government Communication's (GCIS) Directorate: Media Services kindly invites you to a series of briefing sessions to introduce the media to the latest developments in the section. These include an introduction to BUANEWS, the BUANEWS Website, media directory, media...
1 August 2001
Media are invited to Ministerial breakfast briefings as per President Thabo Mbeki’s pronouncements of last week. These briefings will be on the outcomes of the Cabinet Lekgotla held recently. The briefings will also be per cabinet cluster.
Details...
27 February 2001
Government is coming closer to the public. And the people of Cape Town are the first to benefit by being able to access government information with the official re-launch tomorrow (Wednesday) of the regional office of the Government Communication and...
19 September 2000: 12:00 - subject to change
Monday, 11 September 9:00-10:00 10:30-11:30 12:00-13:00 13:00-14:00 14:00-15:00 Min: Safety & Security - Mr Steve Tshwete DG: Foreign Affairs - Mr Sipho Pityana Tuesday, 12 September 9:00-10:00 10:30-11:30...31 July 2000
Invitation to the mediaGovernment Communication's (GCIS) Directorate: Media Services kindly invites you to a series of briefing sessions to introduce the media to the latest developments in the section. These include an introduction to BUANEWS, the BUANEWS...
22 March 2000
Government Communication and Information Systems (GCIS), together with the Western Cape Provincial Government and other stakeholders will launch the Nobuntu Multi-purpose Community Centre (MPCC) on Friday 24 March 2000 (see programme).
The Nobuntu...
7 March 2000
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Northern Province government, the community of Kgautswane and other stakeholders will launch Kgautswane Multi-purpose Community Centre (MPCC) on Friday 10 March 2000. (see programme) The Minister in...
9 February 2000
Programme as confirmed on 9 February 2000 at 8:37
The speeches will be made available on Government Online as soon as possible after the various briefings.
Monday, 7 February 2000 09:00-10:30 Crime Prevention and Integrated Justice Sector...