18 April 2016
Government wishes to congratulate South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF), Executive Director, Mathatha Tsedu, for receiving an honorary doctorate from the University of the Western Cape. On Friday the university awarded Mr Tsedu a PhD in Arts in recognition of the role he played in efforts to transform the media in a democratic South Africa.
18 April 2016
Government is saddened at the death of ANC members who were killed in a bus accident between Winburg and Ventersburg on Sunday morning. The ANC members were on their way back from the launch of the party’s election manifesto in Port Elizabeth.
Acting Director General, Donald Liphoko, said, “Government sends its deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their loved ones in the tragic accident and wishes all the injured a speedy recovery”.
18 April 2016
13 April 2016
The fight against the proliferation of drugs and firearms in communities requires the combined effort of communities and law enforcement agencies. Communities are encouraged to report criminals in their midst instead of taking the law into their own hands as this will be seen as breaking the law.
12 Apr 2016
Briefing to PCC by the Minister of Communications on the occasion of the presentation of annual Performance Plans of the two Departments, Regulator- ICASA and entities
Honourable Acting Chairperson, Honourable Members
11 Apr 2016
8 Apr 2016
Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Mr Enver Surty will on Sunday 10 April 2016 deliver a keynote address at the closing event of the National Imbizo Focus Week under the theme “Together we move South Africa Forward – Grow South Africa “.
6 April 2016
The fourth National Imbizo Focus Week of the current administration is gaining momentum countrywide and over forty events are currently underway until the 10th of April 2016. Members of national, provincial and local government are interacting with communities across the country throughout the week. The Imbizo activities comprise door-to-door, household, and project visits, as well as stakeholder and community engagements. Communities also interact with their leaders on their local community radio stations.
5 Apr 2016
Today, the Acting Minister of Communications, Mosebenzi Zwane officially opened the National Imbizo Focus Week at Ga-Seleka Community Hall in Lephalale, Limpopo Province.
This is the fourth in a series of Imbizo Focus Week programmes since the current administration took office in 2009. The Imbizo Focus Week started on Monday the 4th and runs until 10th of April 2016. Around forty events are planned in the week ahead.
5 April 2016
Government congratulates the South African Revenue Services (SARS) on reaching a landmark R1 Trillion rand in revenue collection. This is a historic achievement for the organization and for the country.
Tax revenue is key to the budget of this country. Government largely depends on this revenue to achieve its long term goals. It is within this context that we call upon South Africans to continue to cooperate with our tax laws.
