Government launched the women’s month on 31 July 2024 and on 9 August commemorated the Women’s Day in the Northern Cape. 

This year’s Women’s Month commemoration held under the theme: “Celebrating 30 years of democracy towards Women’s Development” marks the 68th anniversary of the historic march of thousands of South African Women from all walks of life to the Union Buildings in 1956 in protest against the introduction of apartheid pass laws for black women in 1952. 

Members of the media who have applied for accreditation to cover the forthcoming District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo scheduled to take place on Friday, 23 August 2024 at Tsakane Stadium, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng Province are advised to collect accreditation cards as follows: 

Venue: Tsakane Community Hall/Centre
Day One: Tuesday, 20 August 2024 from 10h00- 14h00
Day Two: Wednesday, 21 August 2024 from 09h00- 18h00
Day Three: Thursday, 22 August 2024 from 09h00- 20h00

Government Communication and Information system (GCIS) calls on members of the media wishing to cover the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo scheduled for the 23rd of August 2024 to apply for accreditation.

The DDM Presidential Imbizo will take place at Tsakane Stadium, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng Province.

Government joins the nation in mourning the passing of Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule, a stalwart in the gospel music industry and a beloved radio personality. Deepest condolences are extended to the Mbokazi and Nkambule families, as well as her Ukhozi FM family during this difficult time.

Government strongly condemns the heinous acts of violence against women, which continue to plague communities. This abhorrent abuse of the elderly and the continued scourge of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) in the country will not be tolerated.

The first normal Cabinet meeting of the 7th administration took place at the Union Buildings, Pretoria, two days before the country commemorates of the National Women’s Day. As we mark the 68th anniversary of the Women’s March and 70 years since the adoption of the Women’s Charter, a declaration of intent by the Federation of South African Women, which clearly defined the rights and privileges for women by women of South Africa.

Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will brief members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 07th August 2024. 

The media briefing will take place as follows:  
Date: Thursday, 08 August 2024
Time: 10h00  
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Media Centre, 1035 Frances Baard Street, Hatfield in Pretoria

Government condemns in the strongest terms violence displayed by 3 adults at Matshediso Primary school in Katlehong yesterday, 05 August 2024.  

Carrying of weapons in the presence of minors and educators is totally unacceptable. This behaviour of exposing children to acts of violence by adults who are supposed to be protecting them displays irresponsibility and total disrespect of the  laws of our country.

As part of the Women’s Month celebrations, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) together with Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will host a panel discussion themed “30 Years of Women Excellence in Community Media Sector” under the Annual Women in Media and Communication flagship project.  The project aims to advance issues affecting women in the media and community media sector since 2019.

Government congratulates Dr John Kani, South Africa’s veteran actor, director and playwright, for being honoured with the esteemed Order of the British Empire (OBE) by His Majesty King Charles III. Dr Kani’s award for “services to drama” acknowledges his extraordinary contributions to the arts in South Africa and internationally.