Imbizo Focus Week Calendar for Planning Purposes

Members of the media are advised that government is currently hosting a series of engagements as part of the National Imbizo Focus Week starting from the 7th to the 13th of November 2016.  These are aligned to the implementation of National Development Plan (NDP) vision 2030 with specific focus on some of the key areas of progress and achievements. The NDP is currently driven by 14 key Outcomes all of which are part of the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014 - 2019.

The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) will embark on an Imbizo programme to report back to the community of Nyanga in the Western Cape Province.

The Community Imbizo will be led by Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Michael Masutha, Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba, Deputy Minister of Police Maggie Sotyu as well as the Deputy Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Thabang Makwetla.

The visit will be undertaken under the National Imbizo Focus Week theme “Together we move South Africa forward: “Our future – make it work“.

8 November 2016

Government’s fifth National Imbizo Focus Week, 7-13 November 2016 opened today, following the theme “Together we move South Africa forward: “Our future – make it work“. All South Africans are encouraged to actively participate in the Imbizo events and engage with government. An informed and active citizenry is critical towards delivering the National Development Plan (NDP) Vision 2030. The NDP serves as a blueprint for the work that needs to be done to achieve a prosperous society for our country.

7 November 2016

Government’s fifth National Imbizo Focus Week will be held between 7 and 13 November 2016, under the theme “Together we move South Africa forward: “Our future – make it work“. The National Imbizo Focus Week is in principle a heightened period of engagement between members of the executive and communities.

7 Nov 2016

The Economic Sectors, Employment and Infrastructure Development Cluster led by Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Gugile Nkwinti will on Monday 07 November 2016 visit the site of the Agri-hub in Moretele in the Northwest Province and conduct a community Imbizo with residents. 

3 November 2016

1. Implementation of Key Government Programmes

 2 November 2016

“Government expresses its deep disappointment at the wanton looting and destruction of property by some party members who took part in what were otherwise peaceful and democratic activities today” said Donald Liphoko, Acting Director-General of Government Communications (GCIS). 

2 November 2016

Government has noted the marches by members of the public, civic organisations and some political parties currently underway in Pretoria. Government calls on marchers to respect the rule of law and the paramountcy of the Constitution in guiding all public participation and active citizenship and as such today’s activities demonstrate a strengthened democracy which is important for shaping the public discourse.

2 November 2016

Government congratulates the Department of Home Affairs for scooping the prestigious ICT Service Delivery Transformation Award for its automated booking system for its Refugee Reception Offices at the ICT Public Service Awards at GovTech 2016.

26 October 2016

Government encourages all citizens to tune into their respective community radio stations to listen to the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) being delivered in Parliament. The MTBPS will also be broadcast live over a number of other mediums including SABC Channel 404, SABC 2, ANN7, eNCA, RSGFM, SAFM, IkwekweziFM, PowerFM and Radio702.

The Minister of Finance, Mr Pravin Gordhan will table the MTBPS on Wednesday 26 October 2016 at 14h00.