25 October 2016

Preamble

25 October 2016

The Minister of Communication, Ms Faith Muthambi will deliver closing remarks at the Africa Editors Forum and Press Officers Engagement in Pretoria

The Minister of Communication, Ms Faith Muthambi will deliver closing remarks at the Africa Editors Forum and Press Officers today, Tuesday 25th of October 2016, in Pretoria.

This is the first time South Africa is hosting the joint sitting of Africa Editors from across the African Continent as well as Press Officers under the AU banner.

23 October 2016

AU Commission Chair Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to lead Women in media session during Africa Editors meeting in Pretoria

20 October 2016

AU Commissiom Chair , Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to adress  Africa Editors Forum and Press Officers Engagement in Pretoria

The African Union Commission Chairperson, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will be hosting a joint sitting of Africa Editors Forum and Press Officers on the 24th and the 25th of October 2016, in Pretoria. The theme of the engagement is “Deepening Africa’s Narrative and Capacities to Deliver Agenda 2063”.

20 October 2016

1. Implementation of Key Government Programmes

1.1. Cabinet wishes all students well as they embark on their final year examinations. The Class of 2016 are encouraged to stay focussed as they embark on 2016 National Senior Certificate Examinations which officially starts on 24 October 2016 and ends on 29 November 2016.

20 Oct 2016

19 October 2016

Government joins South Africa's media in commemorating the anniversary of Media Freedom Day known as "Black Wednesday" and commends the media industry in its role towards strengthening the country's democracy.

The South African media plays a critical role in shaping public discourse, equipping citizens with information and enabling public participation. It is through an informed and participative citizenry that, together with government, we continue to move South Africa forward.

15 October 2016

Government calls on protesters to respect the law of the country. The upsurge of violence and destruction of property associated with student protests are criminal and unwarranted. There is no space for any type of violence at any of our institutions of higher learning or anywhere else. The only purpose they serve is to undermine the genuine struggles for access to quality higher education, which are supported by government.

6 October 2016

Government advises South African citizens to be aware of fake news websites that seek to distort and publish inaccurate information in the form of credible news.

GCIS Acting Director-General Donald Liphoko said, “South Africa has a thriving media landscape and in this digital era people have access to content wherever they go. However, the trend of satirical news websites presented as a credible news source misinforms society on key issues and prominent figures.

Yesterday, 29 September 2016 the President of the Republic of South Africa met with Ministers from the Justice, Crime Prevention & Security Cluster (JCPS) to reflect on the issue of the student’s protest for free higher education for all.

The President expressed serious concern at the escalation of violence, destruction of property and a general state of lawlessness and public disorder that has characterised the “Fees Must Fall” protests in a number of institutions of higher learning in the country.