23 July 2018

Media Statement by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the 10th BRICS Summit, BRICS Media Centre, Sandton Convention Centre

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the media

The South African Government is privileged to be hosting the 10th BRICS Summit, starting on 25 July and ending on 27 July 2018. As you may be aware, South Africa, in its role as Chair of BRICS for the calendar year 2018, has chosen the theme: “BRICS in Africa: Collaboration for Inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity in the Fourth Industrial Revolution”.

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 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

Media Statement by the Inter Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Comprehensive Social Security

Government thanks all South Africans who joined the 100 Men March today, a call to action and to end gender based violence. People in their thousands marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to voice their concern about violence on women and children. They also committed to be part of the solution by signing a pledge to end violence against the most vulnerable, women and children.

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.

Public 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 challenge of violence against women and children, the GCIS is organising a historic “100 Men March for Mandela and Sisulu, for no Violence Against Women and Children”.

Government leaders to engage the citizens in honour of Tata Madiba and Mama Albertina Sisulu’s legacy

The eighth National Imbizo Focus Week will kick start today, 9th July 2018 and end on the 15th of July 2018 under the theme: “Together we move South Africa forward.” 

All systems go for the 100 Men March