Government congratulates Dr Mugwena Maluleke, the General Secretary of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), on his election as President of Education International at the 10th World Congress. Dr Maluleke's unanimous election to this position is a testament to his unwavering dedication to the field of education, both in South Africa and on the global stage.

The Education International 10th World Congress, which is attended by delegates from education unions and stakeholders from across the globe, is currently underway in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

UNESCO’S 46th World Heritage Committee meeting in India approves SA’s two bids onto the World Heritage list

Government welcomes the 46th World Heritage Committee’s approval of South Africa’s two bids for inclusion on the prestigious World Heritage Listing. The two serial sites are the Human Rights Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites (HRLR:NMLS) and the Emergence of Modern Human Behaviour: The Pleistoscene Occupation Sites of South Africa.

Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) congratulates Ms Nwabisa Makunga who is the current Deputy Chairperson of the South African National Editors Forum on her appointment to the Chairperson of Sanef. 

The appointment of Nwabisa is a demonstration of her ability and capability. 

Speech by the Hon Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, MP, and Minister in The Presidency on the occasion of The Presidency Budget Vote 2024/2025 National Assembly

Madame Speaker
His Excellency, President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa,
The Deputy President, the Honourable Shipokosa Paul Mashatile,
Deputy Ministers in the Presidency, Honourable Kenny Morolong and Nonceba Mhlauli
Honourable Chief Whip, and Honourable Members

In honour of the former President of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, South Africa will join the global community in commemorating his legacy on July 18, 2024, Nelson Mandela International Day, also known as Mandela Day.
 

Invitation to a Pre- Cabinet Lekgotla photo opportunity and door-stop by Minister in The Presidency

The Government Communication and Information System informs media members that at the beginning of the Cabinet Lekgotla on 13 July 2024, there will be a photo opportunity with the newly elected executive members, including Premiers.

Additionally, Minister in the Presidency, Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will be available for a brief doorstop interview on the sidelines of the Lekgotla.  

Address on the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) 2024/25 Budget Vote, Minister in the Presidency, Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, 12 July 2024 , Cape Town 

The Hon. Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, Minister in The Presidency, Budget Debate Speech (2024/2025) on the occasion of Stats SA Vote 14 debate, 11 July 2024, Cape Town

Honourable House Chairperson,
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, 
Honourable Theliswa Mgweba,
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Honourable Kenny Morolong,
Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Honourable Nonceba Mhlauli,
Honourable Members of the of the Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, 

Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni assures the public of government's work on cyber security

The State Security Agency (SSA) has been inundated with media enquiries due to a public statement of Minister Macpherson on the claims of R300 million rands allegedly siphoned off from the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure through cybercrime. On the 6th of May 2024, former Minister Sihle Zikalala issued a media statement that he has instituted a full forensic investigation through a multidisciplinary team, which includes the SSA. 

Yesterday, Wednesday 3rd of July 2024, South Africa witnessed another key milestone in the operationalise of the government of national unity (GNU) with the swearing-in of the Deputy President, Ministers and Deputy Ministers from across the political parties which are signatories to the Statement of Intent. Given the electoral outcome and the agreement to form a government of national unity, it was therefore no longer possible for the President to fulfil the undertaking he had previously made to reduce the number of the portfolios in the National Executive.