Closing remarks of the Deputy Minister in The Presidency– Kenny Morolong (MP) delivered at the GCIS Strategic Session, 09 October 2026

Colleagues,

Let me take this opportunity to formally welcome the Director-General to our midst. Director-General, we are honoured to have you join us at this important Strategic Planning Session, and we look forward to your leadership, guidance and contribution as we reflect on the future direction of GCIS and the broader government communication system.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Media 
Fellow South Africans  

We would like to welcome you to this urgent briefing which we have convened to clarify the Constitutional Court judgment on asylum applications and its impact not only on operations of the Department of Home Affairs but also the overall management of the irregular migration regime. 

The South African Government, through the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) in partnership with the Department of Defence and Military Veterans, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) will host a pre-trip to Angola briefing with the affected families on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, at Freedom Park Heritage Sites & Museum in Pretoria at 16:00.

A.  Issues in the environment

1. Cabinet condemns rise in incidents of gender-based violence and femicide 
1.1. Cabinet joins the nation in condemning gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and mourns the lives of nine women brutally murdered in various parts of Ekurhuleni Metro Municipality, Gauteng. The number has since increased to 13.
1.2. Cabinet welcomes the arrest of four suspects in connection with three of the murders. The suspects remain in custody after being denied bail following their court appearances.

The Economic Sectors, Employment and Infrastructure Development (ESEID), in partnership with Tshwane South TVET College, will host a Digital Skills Outreach Programme on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, at the TSC Pretoria West Campus under the theme: “Connecting People to Jobs, Skills and Economic Opportunities.”