27 June 2016
Government has noted that relative peace and calm have returned to all areas of the City of Tshwane. This is attributed to the sterling work of the law enforcement agencies in cooperation with communities. Government applauds the men and women who worked tirelessly during the past week to ensure that normalcy returns to the city.
30 June 2016
Government strongly condemns the recent incidents of looting and destruction of property that have been reported over the past weeks in areas that have been affected by protests across the country. This follows the latest riots and looting that took place in Diepsloot last night, where a police officer was killed, two others disarmed, an ambulance damaged and a fire department vehicle stoned. The protests were reportedly as a result of the community not having power and water for the past three days.
Media Accreditation for the 21st International Aids Conference to be held from 18-22 July 2016 at the Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, Durban
23 June 2016
1. Implementation of key government programmes
1.1. Cabinet deliberated on the fourth quarter progress reports of the implementation of the government Programme of Action (PoA) and the outcomes. Government is making progress by addressing challenges and intervening to close the gaps in the implementation of the PoA.
22 Jun 2016
Minister of Communications to deliver a keynote address at the Community Broadcasting Engagement
Minister of Communications Ms. Faith Muthambi will deliver a keynote address at the Community Broadcasting Stakeholder engagement workshop on the 24th of June 2016 in Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, Gauteng.
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the media
This briefing is regrettably about the undemocratic and highly unprecedented scenes we have been witnessing, the outbreak of violent protests in and around the City of Tshwane. Government has noted that the sporadic violent protests are not confined only to the City of Tshwane but in other places in the country.
21 June 2016
The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS), led by the Chairperson, Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will today at 16h00 brief the media on the developments around the violent protests in Tshwane.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 21 June 2016
Time: 16h00
Venue: GCIS Head Office, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street ,Hatfield, Pretoria
NB: There will be a video link to Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament, Cape Town.
21 June 2016
Government condemns in the strongest terms the outbreak of violence and destruction of property which has occurred in areas in the City of Tshwane. Government appeals for calm in all areas around the City of Tshwane and the peaceful resolution of differences.
Acting Director-General of GCIS, Donald Liphoko said: “There can be no issue which cannot be resolved through democratic processes and dialogue. Members of the public are encouraged to use channels available to raise their concerns.
15 June 2016
Tomorrow, 16 June 2016 marks the commemoration of 40th anniversary of Soweto Students Uprising. Members of the media are advised of the following order of proceedings:-
Media programme
Part one: Unveiling of Dr M Eldestein plaque led by City of Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau
Venue: Corner Mphuthi and Maelolo streets, Western Jabavu
Time: 06h30 – 07h00
9 Jun 2016
1.1. We have noted the reviews by international rating agencies Fitch, Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s, which reaffirmed South Africa’s investment grade credit rating and maintained its stable outlook. The rating reviews affirm the continuing work by government to turn the economy around and give the country the necessary space to continue implementing its intervention plans.
