7 April 2017

Government has taken note that planned marches today have started in a peaceful manner by members of the public, civic organisations and some political parties.  Government implores all participants to respect the Constitutional rights of others.

Government has a duty to protect and ensure the safety and security of all people in South Africa. The law enforcement agencies have a Constitutional obligation to protect and ensure all citizens are and feel safe in South Africa.

6 April 2017

Government has noted the planned marches set to take place on Friday, 7 April 2017 and reiterates that it is a normal working day. The planned march and delivery of a memoranda to the Union Buildings, which is a national key point requires that prior written permission is obtained from the Presidency in accordance with the Regulation of Gatherings Act, 1993. Government wishes to confirm that no such request was received by the Director General in the Presidency.

  3 April 2017

Government assures all South Africans that Friday, 7th April, is a normal working day.

We have noted social media messages which call for a shutdown of the country on Friday. The call made in these messages can have unexpected consequences especially for our fragile economy, business and communities.

31 March 2017

The Justice Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster welcomes the Gauteng High Court sentencing against Admore Ndlovu, Thabo Nkala and Mduduzi Mathibela who were found guilty of guilty of murder, rape and robbery. The trio were sentenced to four life sentences each on Friday, 31 March 2017.

In 2015 the trio drowned two men and gang raped their partners and robbed them of their belongings at Rhodes Park.

31 March 2017

The official memorial service of the late Mr Ahmed “Kathy” Kathrada has been postponed until further notice.

The memorial service was scheduled to take place on Saturday, 01 April 2017 at the University of Johannesburg, Soweto Campus.

Enquiries:
Donald Liphoko
Cell: 082 901 0766

Issued by: Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)

31 March 2017

Government welcomes the appointment of Ministers and Deputy Ministers to the Executive, following a Cabinet reshuffle by President Jacob Zuma.

Government is confident that the new Ministers and their Deputies, together with current serving Ministers who have moved to different portfolios, will work tirelessly to bring about radical socio-economic transformation and move the country towards an upward trajectory. 

31 March 2017

Members of the media covering the official memorial service of the late Mr Ahmed “Kathy” Kathrada are advised that there is an accreditation process that they need to follow.

To apply for accreditation kindly complete an online registration form by following the link: https://www.gcis.gov.za/content/media-registration.  It is important that you verify your details when completing the form.

30 March 2017

Cabinet met on Wednesday, 29 March 2017 at the Union Buildings. President Jacob Zuma chaired the Cabinet meeting, which was postponed to later in the afternoon, to enable members to attend the funeral of struggle stalwart Mr Ahmed Kathrada.

The meeting took place as the country moves from Human Rights Month and commemorating sacrifices in our struggle for democracy towards celebrating Freedom Month which saw the first democratic elections in 1994 give birth to freedom and constitutional democracy in South Africa.

30  March 2017

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting on Wednesday, 29 March 2017 in Pretoria.

Members of the media are advised that the Cabinet Spokesperson will, later today, issue a media statement communicating the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting.

The media statement will also be posted on the following websites:

www.gov.za
www.gcis.gov.za

Enquiries:
Donald Liphoko, Government Spokesperson
Cell: 082 901 0766

28 March 2017

Government is deeply saddened by the death of struggle stalwart, Ahmed Mohamed Kathrada and joins the millions of South African in extending its deepest condolences to his friends and family.

Government said that the passing on of the revolutionary was a great loss for South Africa. Kathrada was one of the accused in the famous Rivonia Trial and played an instrumental role in the fight against apartheid.