3 June 2015

Members of the media are invited to the launch of the book: The Media Landscape 2014: Celebrating 20 Years of South Africa’s Media

The book contains chapters from various media experts including William Bird, Shaka Sisulu, Reg Rumney and Professor Tawana Kupe, who discuss the changes that have taken place in the media sector since 1994, and provide a vision for the future.   It aims to stimulate debate around current issues impacting the media environment in South Africa.

2 June 2015 

It’s all systems go for the 25th World Economic Forum meeting on Africa (WEF Africa) taking place from 3 to 5 June 2015 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre under the theme: “Then and Now: Reimagining Africa’s Future.”

This year’s meeting is expected to be attended by more than 1 000 leaders from business, politics, academics, civil society and international and local media.

1 June 2015

On Monday, 01 June 2015 at 09h00, The Financial Fiscal Commission (FFC) will table its annual submission for the division of revenue in parliament on 29 May 2015. The FFC will brief the media on the annual submission for the division of revenue 2016/2017. The briefing will be held at Imbizo Media Centre, Cape Town, with a link up to Tshedimosetso House (GCIS), Pretoria.

28 May 2015

1. Africa Day
1.1. Cabinet would like to thank all South Africans who participated in the Africa Day 2015 celebrations, which reflected our commitment to build a united, peaceful and prosperous Africa.

1.2. Cabinet reiterates the call by President Jacob Zuma to all South African institutions and companies to fly the African Union (AU) flag with the South African flag. This is in keeping with the need to embrace the vision of a united, prosperous and peaceful Africa.

28 May 2015

Commemoration of this event could not have come at an opportune time, when Africa is commemorating Africa month wherein calls for unity, reconciliation and peace is continuously echoed.

It is therefore befitting that this gesture of unity and reconciliation is commemorated at this memorable month. ‘Forgiveness is a sign of strength not weakness, this memorial service  ceremony demonstrate character and strengths on the part of  former sworn enemies ‘ says Freedom Park acting CEO Ms Jane Mufamadi. 

27 May 2015

Minister in the Presidency for Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe, will  address media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today (27 May 2015) in Cape Town .

The media briefing will take place as follows:  

Date: Thursday, 28 May 2015

Time: 10h00

Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament, Cape Town

24 May 2015

On Tuesday, 26 May 2015 at 10h30, Statistician-General Pali Lehohla will release the results of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 1st Quarter 2015. The briefing will be held at Imbizo Media Centre, Cape Town, with a link up to Tshedimosetso House (GCIS), Pretoria.

22 May 2015

Members of the media area advised of the following arrangements for the funeral of Mama Ruth Mompati as follows:

Parking of OB vans and rigging:
Date:   Friday 22 May 2015
Time:   12h00- 17h00 (lock down is at 17h00)
Venue: Vryburg Showgrounds and Huhudi Cemetery

20 May 2015

Members of the media,

Today the Department will be presenting its Budget Vote no. 03 at the Old Assembly Chamber. Our theme is “New Department: New Possibilities”.

We have finalised the establishment of the Department. GCIS is a schedule 1 Department under this vote.

20 May 2015

The Presidential Remuneration Review Commission (the Commission) continued with its  inquiry into the remuneration, conditions of service for all employees in the Public Service and Public Entities as listed in Parts A and C of Schedule 3 of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and other matters by holding two  briefing sessions  in Pretoria today.