Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster condemns violent incidents in North West
26 April 2018
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Post-Cabinet media briefing, 25 Apr
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 Street, Parliament, Cape Town
NB: Journalists based in Pretoria are invited to participate via a video-link at Ronnie Mamoepa Media Centre, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
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Government notes planned South African Federation of Trade Unions marches
25 March 2018
Government notes planned SAFTU marches
Government has taken note of the planned marches set to take place today, 25 April 2018, by the South African Federation of Trade Unions.
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Government calls for calm in North West
20 April 2018
Government has noted the protest action which has taken place in Mahikeng, North West Province, which have been accompanied by violence, looting and destruction of property. All acts of violence are unacceptable and all stakeholders involved are urged to engage in discussion and resolve issues peacefully.
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Government on funeral arrangements of Dr Zola Skweyiya
20 April 2018
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on State Funerals met on the 19th of April 2018 and deliberated on arrangements for the funeral service and burial of Dr Zola Skweyiya. The IMC noted that preparations are at an advanced stage and wishes to update the country as follows:
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Collection of media accreditation for the Official Memorial Service and Funeral of Dr Zola Skweyiya
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
Venue: Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House, Pretoria
The accreditation centre will open again tomorrow 8h30.
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Official memorial service of Dr Zola Skweyiya
16 April 2018
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on State Funerals wishes to announce that government will hold an Official Memorial Service in honour of the late Dr Zola Skweyiya.
The details of the official memorial service are as follows:
DATE: Wednesday 18 April 2018
TIME: 12H00
VENUE: Hall J, Tshwane Events Centre in Pretoria
Dr Skweyiya passed away on the 11th of April 2018. President Cyril Ramaphosa has since declared a special official funeral, Category 1 for Dr Skweyiya.
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Media accreditation for official memorial service and funeral of Dr Zola Skweyiya
16 April 2018
Media accreditation for the official memorial service and funeral of Dr Zola Skweyiya
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Logistics for covering the funeral of Mama Winnie Madikizela Mandela
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 Funeral Category 1 status which includes elements of military honors.
The funeral will take place tomorrow, Saturday, 14th April 2018. The programme is scheduled to commence at 09h00.
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Special Official Funeral of Mrs Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
14 April 2018
Today South Africans bid a final farewell to the Mother of the Nation in a heartfelt and solemn service at the Special Official Funeral that was held at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg.
Mama Winnie was laid to rest with the Madikizela and Mandela family, Heads of State and Government, eminent persons from around the world and leaders of various organisations in attendance.
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