11 July 2016
Government calls on members of the public, civil society, faith-based organisations, business and all sectors to join the 5 Days Countdown to the 21st International AIDS Conference. The countdown commemoration will be on Wednesday the 13th of July 2016.
8 July 2016
1. Implementation of Key Government Programmes
1.1. In improving the lives of our people, Cabinet welcomes the launch of the Ncora Bulk Water Treatment Works Project in the Eastern Cape by President Jacob Zuma. The R64 million water treatment plant is estimated to benefit 17 887 families from 208 villages in the four surrounding area. It has created 188 jobs, with local people, youth and women being major beneficiaries.
1 July 2016
As South Africa marks the closing of the 2016 Youth Month Programme which has been celebrated under the theme: “Youth Moving South Africa Forward”, government wishes to thank young people for their active involvement in various outreach activities and dialogues hosted during the month.
14 June 2016
South Africa will be celebrating the 100th edition of the Government Communication and Information produced newspaper. The celebrations also mark the launch of the popular paper`s fresh new look, inspired by the spirit of the youth that led the Soweto uprising.
24 June 2016
Government is making notable progress in stabilising and stamping out acts of criminality in and around the City of Tshwane. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 150 suspects in connection with various crimes such as public violence, burglary, theft, possession of unlicensed firearms and the possession of suspected stolen property.
27 June 2016
Government has noted that relative peace and calm have returned to all areas of the City of Tshwane. This is attributed to the sterling work of the law enforcement agencies in cooperation with communities. Government applauds the men and women who worked tirelessly during the past week to ensure that normalcy returns to the city.
30 June 2016
Government strongly condemns the recent incidents of looting and destruction of property that have been reported over the past weeks in areas that have been affected by protests across the country. This follows the latest riots and looting that took place in Diepsloot last night, where a police officer was killed, two others disarmed, an ambulance damaged and a fire department vehicle stoned. The protests were reportedly as a result of the community not having power and water for the past three days.
Media Accreditation for the 21st International Aids Conference to be held from 18-22 July 2016 at the Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, Durban
23 June 2016
1. Implementation of key government programmes
1.1. Cabinet deliberated on the fourth quarter progress reports of the implementation of the government Programme of Action (PoA) and the outcomes. Government is making progress by addressing challenges and intervening to close the gaps in the implementation of the PoA.
22 Jun 2016
Minister of Communications to deliver a keynote address at the Community Broadcasting Engagement
Minister of Communications Ms. Faith Muthambi will deliver a keynote address at the Community Broadcasting Stakeholder engagement workshop on the 24th of June 2016 in Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, Gauteng.
