2 November 2016
Government has noted the marches by members of the public, civic organisations and some political parties currently underway in Pretoria. Government calls on marchers to respect the rule of law and the paramountcy of the Constitution in guiding all public participation and active citizenship and as such today’s activities demonstrate a strengthened democracy which is important for shaping the public discourse.
2 November 2016
Government congratulates the Department of Home Affairs for scooping the prestigious ICT Service Delivery Transformation Award for its automated booking system for its Refugee Reception Offices at the ICT Public Service Awards at GovTech 2016.
26 October 2016
Government encourages all citizens to tune into their respective community radio stations to listen to the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) being delivered in Parliament. The MTBPS will also be broadcast live over a number of other mediums including SABC Channel 404, SABC 2, ANN7, eNCA, RSGFM, SAFM, IkwekweziFM, PowerFM and Radio702.
The Minister of Finance, Mr Pravin Gordhan will table the MTBPS on Wednesday 26 October 2016 at 14h00.
25 October 2016
Preamble
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 Africa Editors Forum and Press Officers today, Tuesday 25th of October 2016, in Pretoria.
This is the first time South Africa is hosting the joint sitting of Africa Editors from across the African Continent as well as Press Officers under the AU banner.
23 October 2016
AU Commission Chair Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to lead Women in media session during Africa Editors meeting in Pretoria
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 sitting of Africa Editors Forum and Press Officers on the 24th and the 25th of October 2016, in Pretoria. The theme of the engagement is “Deepening Africa’s Narrative and Capacities to Deliver Agenda 2063”.
20 October 2016
1. Implementation of Key Government Programmes
1.1. Cabinet wishes all students well as they embark on their final year examinations. The Class of 2016 are encouraged to stay focussed as they embark on 2016 National Senior Certificate Examinations which officially starts on 24 October 2016 and ends on 29 November 2016.
19 October 2016
Government joins South Africa's media in commemorating the anniversary of Media Freedom Day known as "Black Wednesday" and commends the media industry in its role towards strengthening the country's democracy.
The South African media plays a critical role in shaping public discourse, equipping citizens with information and enabling public participation. It is through an informed and participative citizenry that, together with government, we continue to move South Africa forward.
