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.
8 June 2016
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, 08 June 2016.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 9 June 2016
Time: 11h00
Venue: GCIS Head Office, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard, Hatfield, Pretoria
NB: There will be a video link to Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament, Cape Town
4 June 2016
31 May 2016
The registration for the Set-top-Boxes for Broadcasting Digital Migration moved to another level in April when the department decided to kick-start door to door registration process for qualifying indigent households.
Qualifying residents of Kwaggafontein in Mpumalanga are set to be the latest beneficiaries of government-subsidised set-top-boxes.
29 May 2016
On Monday, 30 May at 09h00, The Financial Fiscal Commission (FFC) will brief the media on the annual submission for the division of revenue 2017/2018. The briefing will be held at Imbizo Media Centre, Cape Town, with a link up to GCIS, Tshedimosetso House, Pretoria.
27 May 2016
The Deputy Minister of Communications, Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will on Monday, 30 May deliver a lecture to commemorate Africa Month at the University of South Africa (UNISA). Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has formed a partnership with the institution to mark the celebrations under the theme: “Building a Better Africa and a Better World”.
27 May 2016
Child labour and exploitation to take centre stage during the 2016 child protection week
Government will embark on the annual Child Protection Week campaign from Sunday 29 May to 05 June 2016 under the theme “Let Us All Protect Children To Move South Africa Forward“.
26 May 2016
1. Implementation of Key Government Programmes
1.1. The Fort Hare centenary celebrations which were officiated by President Jacob Zuma were a success. Hundreds of guests, including Alumni and Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe as well as diplomats attended this prestigious milestone in South Africa’s history.
This coincided with Africa Month, which commemorates the founding of the then Organisation of African Unity, now called the African Union (AU).
25 May 2015
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Minister Jeff Radebe will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on the 25 May 2016.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 26 May 2016
Time: 10h00
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament, Cape Town
NB: There will be a video link to GCIS Head Office, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard, Hatfield, Pretoria
