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 build a better South Africa.
Cabinet met on Wednesday, 25 April 2018, at Tuynhuys, Cape Town
A. Issues in the environment
1. Funerals of stalwarts and veterans
1.1. Cabinet thanks all people around the world, especially South Africans, for their warm and generous response in the wake of the passing of ‘imbokodo’ Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Struggle stalwart Dr Zola Skweyiya and trade unionist Archie Sibeko.
26 April 2018
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
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
16 April 2018
Media accreditation for the official memorial service and funeral of Dr Zola Skweyiya
