Media advisories

18 May 2022

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) cordially invites you to participate in the Africa Communications Week is a week-long series of events in 20 countries across Africa. It will take place from 23 to 27 May 2022 under the...

16 May 2022

Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele and Deputy Minister in the Presidency Pinky Kekana will table the 2022/23 Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Budget Vote.

Through the Budget Vote, the leadership will outline...

12 May 2022

Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele and Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana will host a joint media briefing to give an update on the progress made in the implementation of Operation Vulindlela.

Operation Vulindlela is a joint...

The Government Communication and Information System in partnership with Gauteng Provincial Government and South African National Editors Forum will host a Memorial Service in honour of the late Mr Thabo Masebe.

Mr Masebe believed in an integrated approach to government communication...

6 April 2022

Members of media who have applied for accreditation to cover the Presidential Imbizo scheduled to take place on Saturday, 09 April 2022 at the Dr Molemela Stadium, Bloemfontein in the Free State Province are advised to collect accreditation cards...

31 March 

The Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele and Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will undertake a two day District Development Model (DDM) visit to the Harry Gwala District Municipality in...

25 March 

The Government Communication and Information System in partnership with the Department of Health will host a Twitter Space engagement on Youth Vaccination.

The engagement seeks to deliberate on the following:

15 March 2022

The Government Communication and Information System in partnership with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group will on the Wednesday, 16th of March 2022, host a webinar on Destigmatizing Men’s Mental Health. Experts, Psychiatrist Dr. Fran...

25 February 2022

Following the delivery of the 2022 State of the Nation Address (SoNA), the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will, on Sunday 27 February 2022, host a media briefing of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster led...

15 February 2022

Youth reflections on the 2022 State of the Nation Address

Following the delivery of the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) by President Ramaphosa on 10 February 2022, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) and the...

08 February 2022

Government Communication and Information and System (GCIS) will be conducting Pre-SoNA outreach activities, led by...

02 February 2022 

Webinar on School Safety

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will on Thursday, 03 February 2022, host a webinar on School Safety.

The webinar aims to:

27 December 2021 

Government wishes to inform media on the details of media accreditation for the funeral service of the late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu. 

Archbishop Tutu passed away on Sunday, 26 December 2021, aged 90 after a long illness....

13 December 2021

Government Communication and Information Systems in partnership with Departments of Sport, Arts and Culture; Justice and Constitutional Development and The Institute of Race Relations will host a webinar on Social Cohesion, Anti-Xenophobia,...

8 December 2021

The Minister in The Presidency, Mondli Gungubele will, tomorrow,  09 December 2021 brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 08 December 2021.  

The details of the briefing are as follows:

DATE...

3 December 2021

The German Development Cooperation (GIZ), UN Women, Commission for Gender Equality (CGE), Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) and the Film and Publication Board (FPB) are hosting an online webinar on “Strengthening the...

24 November 2021

The Minister in The Presidency, Mondli Gungubele will, on Thursday, 25 November 2021 brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 23 November 2021.  

The details of the briefing are as follows: 

Date...

19 November 2021

Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is hosting a media tour that will be led by the Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele together with the Head of Infrastructure Office in the Presidency, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa...

15 November 2021

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) and the Department of Social Development (DSD) are hosting a conversation on challenging the culture of toxic masculinity to combat violence.

The engagement, hosted under the...

9 November 2021

Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) and the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) are hosting a virtual panel discussion to unpack the impact of COVID-19 on persons with disabilities in South Africa...

3 November 2021

The Minister in The Presidency, Mondli Gungubele will, tomorrow, 04 November 2021 brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 03 November 2021.  

The details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: Thursday,...

11 October 2021

The Government Communication and Information System in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment will host a Masterclass on waste management as a business model for youth.

The masterclass will empower...

The Government Communication and Information Systems together with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), and the National Press Club will host a webinar to reflect on the state of wastewater treatment plants in South Africa.

The webinar...

Government Communication and Information System in partnership with I AM South African will host a panel discussion on Economic Freedom as part of heritage month.

The panel discussion aims at calling all South Africans to refocus the lens, creating a new collective culture to strive for ‘...

15 September 2021

The Government Communication and Information System and social partners will host a webinar on social behavior change to reduce risky sexual behavior amongst the youth and create awareness on the prevention of statutory rape.

The...

12 September 2021

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Ms. Pinky Kekana, will on Monday, the 13th of September 2021, deliver the keynote address during the 2021 Annual Thusong Service Centre Week at the Botlokwa Thusong Centre located in the Molemole Local...

23 August 2021 

The Government Communication and Information System in partnership with Gertrude Shope Women Mediator Network and I AM South African will host a panel discussion on the role of women in rebuilding South Africa and advocating for unity,...

4 August 2021

Acting Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will tomorrow brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 04 August  2021. 

The details of the briefing are as follows:

Date: Thursday, 05 August  2021...

Members of the media are invited to a media briefing by the Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.  The Minister will give an update on government interventions to rebuild the economy and...

20 July

Members of the media are invited to a media briefing by the Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. The Minister will give an update on government interventions to rebuild the economy and address various issues following the violent...

16 July

Members of the media are invited to a media briefing by the Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. The purpose of the briefing is to give an update on the ongoing violent protests in some parts of South Africa.  The details of the...

14 July 2021

Members of the media are invited to a media briefing by the Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.  The purpose of the briefing is to given an update on the ongoing violent protests in some parts of South...

5 July

The Government Communication and Information System in partnership with the National Press Club will host a panel discussion on vigilantism and human rights featuring representatives of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Human Rights Commission (...

26 June 2021

Today 26 June 2021 a special National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) convened, to receive a report from the scientists on the prevalence of the Delta variant in South Africa and the acting Minister of Health,...

11 June 2021

Government Communication and Information System in partnership with Ministry of Communication and Digital Technologies will host a Youth Masterclass on Digital Skills Development Opportunities. The masterclass aims to prepare young people for the...

31 May 2021

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in partnership with Agape Youth Movement will host a webinar on the role of youth in the fight against COVID-19.  

The webinar provides a platform for the youth to:

21 May 

Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, together with Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Thembi Siweya, will deliver the GCIS Budget Vote, today, highlighting the vision and strategic points for the Department of Government...

18 May 2021

The Government Communication and Information System in partnership with the National Press Club, Pan South African Language Board and the National Community Radio Forum will host a panel discussion on the importance of using indigenous languages to...

3 May 2021

The Government Communication and Information System and the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development will host a virtual panel discussion on the rights of LGBTQI+ community.

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the...

21 April 2021

Acting Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will tomorrow brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 21 April 2021.

The details of the briefing are as follows:

Date:    Thursday, 22 April  2021...

13 April 2021

The Government Communication and Information System in partnership with the National Press Club and the Department of Science and Innovation will host a webinar to look at the future alternative energy sources.

Members of the media are...

24 March 

Acting Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will tomorrow, Thursday, 25 March 2021, brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 24 March  2021. 

The details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: ...

1 March 2021

The Government Communication and Information System invites you to Africa’s Webinar on COVID-19 that will reflect on the emergence of new Coronavirus variants and their impact on economic recovery taking place on Wednesday, 3 March 2021 at 13h00...

25 February 2021

Acting Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will tomorrow brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 24 February 2021.

The details of the briefing are as follows:

Date:    Friday, 26 February...

17 February 2021

Following the State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered by President Ramaphosa on the 11th February 2021, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is hosting a Youth Imbizo webinar. The purpose of the webinar is to create a...

28 January 2021

The Acting Minister in the Presidency, Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will give short remarks to the media on the Cabinet Lekgotla taking place today, 28 January 2021.

Members of the media are invited to cover the remarks as follows:  

...

15 January 2021

Government informs South Africans on the details pertaining to the Special Official Funeral of the His Majesty King Victor Thulare of the BaPedi Kingdom (Kgoshikgolo Thulare).

King Thulare passed away at the age of 40 on Wednesday, 06...

12 January 2020

Following the address by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday, 11 January 2021, on developments in relation to the country’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic; Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma...

29 November 2020

The Head of Infrastructure and Investment Office in the Presidency, Dr. Kgosientso Ramokgopa will embark on a two-day visit to the Northern Cape Province on Monday, 30 November 2020.

The visit is part of a broader initiative to engage...

17 November 2020

Link for the virtual participation for the SA investment conference 2020

The South Africa Investment Conference 2020 is taking place from 17 – 18 November 2020 at the Sandton Convention Centre. 

All sessions for 17 November 2020...

12 October 2020

Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster Ministers will on Tuesday 13 October 2020, visit Paul Roux in the Free State Province.

Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele together with Minister of State Security, Ms. Ayanda Dlodlo,...

28 September 2020

The media briefing by Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, on the regulations relating to the COVID-19 Level 1 restrictions that was scheduled for today, 28 September 2020 has been postponed. The media...

17 September 2020

Following the address to the nation by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, 16 September 2020, on progress in the national effort to contain the Covid-19 pandemic;  Ministers who serve in the National Coronavirus Command Council will brief...

28 August 2020

Government Communication and Information System  wishes to advise members of the media of the following engagements taking place in the week of: 31 August to 04 September 2020 for planning purposes.

1.     Webinar on psychological, socio-...

Following the address to the nation by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday, 15 August 2020, on progress in the national effort to contain the Covid-19 pandemic;  Ministers who serve in the National Coronavirus Command Council will brief the media on the regulations...

15 July 2020

Ministers of the Economic Cluster who serve in the National Coronavirus Command Council, led by the Minister of Transport, will brief the media on government’s further plans to combat the spread of COVID-19 in South Africa following President...

4 June  

Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Thursday, 4 June 2020.

Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Thursday, 4 June 2020
Time:  16h00
Venue: Ronnie...

29 May 2020

Ministers who serve in the National Coronavirus Command Council, will brief the media  on the regulations relating to the COVID-19 Level 3 restrictions in their various portfolios following the announcements made by President Cyril Ramaphosa on...

Briefings have been postponed

25 May 2020

The National Coronavirus Command Council, will brief media  on the regulations relating to the COVID-19 Level 3 restrictions following the announcement by the President on Sunday, 24  ...

29 April 2020

The Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu will elaborate on the socio-economic relief interventions on COVID-19 during a media briefing to...

Ministers who serve in the National Coronavirus Command Council will through the  Economic Cluster  give a detailed media briefing to further elaborate on the socio-economic relief interventions on COVID-19 and the strengthening of the performance of the economy under the current conditions....

22 April 2020

Ministers who serve in the National Coronavirus Command Council will through the various Cabinet clusters, on Friday, 24 April 2020 further elaborate on the implementation of the directives as outlined by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday,...

Members of the National Command Council in the Economic Cluster will brief the nation on economic matters as contained in the revised lockdown regulations gazetted on 2nd April 2020.

The virtual briefing will be held at 16h00 today, Friday 3rd April 2020.

Members of the media are...

31 March 2020

Ministers representing the COVID -19 National Command Council will update the nation on the status of the  COVID 19 lockdown in South Africa.

Members of the media are invited to cover the media briefing as follows...

27 March 2020

Ministers representing the COVID -19 National Command Council will  update the nation on the status of the COVID 19 lockdown in South Africa. 

Members of the media are invited to cover the media briefing as follows:

Date: Friday, 27...

23 March 2020

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation providing updates about COVID 19 in South Africa, members of the national command council will brief the media on the details of government interventions in various sectors in response to...

11 March 2020

Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 11 March 2020.

Members of the media are invited as follows:

Date:  Thursday, 12 March 2020
Time:  11h00
...

27 January 2020

Members of the media are invited to a photo-opportunity and short remarks by the Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu on Wednesday, 29 January 2020, the first day of the Cabinet Lekgotla...

10 January 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 for esteemed business leader Dr Richard Maponya who will be buried on Tuesday, 14 January 2020 in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Dr Maponya, widely respected as the...

26 November 2019 

On Wednesday, 27 November, government will host a memorial service for the late King Zwelonke Sigcawu. Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event as follows:

Date:  Wednesday, 27 November 2019
Time:   14h00...

20 November 2019 

Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 20 November 2019.

Members of the media are invited as follows:

Date: Thursday, 21 November  2019
Time:...

30 October 2019

Members of the media are invited to a technical briefing on media arrangements for the SA Investment Conference 2019 to be held in Sandton, Johannesburg from 5 – 7 November 2019.

Please note that only the media that has collected its...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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
...

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.

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...

Members of the media are invited to a media briefing by the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster on the sixth General Elections state of readiness as well as Easter Weekend Safety Plan.

Members of the media are invited to attend.

Details are as follows:
Date:...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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.

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...

1 November 2018

Government 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 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-...

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.

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...

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.

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:...

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...

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, 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,...

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: 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.

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.

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

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. ...

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...

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
...

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 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.

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 15 – 20 May 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National...

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...

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...

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...

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
...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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
...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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

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...

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...

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...

20 September 2016

The Minister of Public Service and Administration, Advocate Ngoako Ramatlhodi, in his capacity as Chairperson of the G&A...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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,...

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:...

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

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...

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...

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 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,...

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...

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...

 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...

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,...

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...

 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....

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

5 Feb 2016

All media covering the Official Funeral of struggle stalwart, Hermanus Loots are advised to collect their accreditation as follows:
                                                                                                          
...

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,...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:  

...

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...

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:...

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 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...

 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...

 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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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.

...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

24 May 2015

Minister in the Presidency for...

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:...

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...

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...

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,...

 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...

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 (...

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:

...

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...

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...

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...

 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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-...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...