19 March 2014
Government will brief the media on the response to the Public Protector’s final report on security upgrades at President Jacob Zuma’s private residence in Nkandla.
Details are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 19 March 2014
Time: 15h00
Venue: GCIS media briefing room, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard, Corner Festival Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
Foreign Policy briefing by the Minister of International Relations Maite Nkoana-Mashabane
During the State of the Nation Address, President Jacob Zuma reflected on how Democratic South Africa’s foreign policy was shaped during the fierce international campaign to isolate the apartheid state. He also emphasised how Africa is at the centre of South Africa’s foreign policy.
17 March 2014
14 March 2014
Deputy Minister
Director-General
Members of the Media,
Ladies and Gentlemen
Thank you for joining us at this morning’s briefing, which follows on from President Jacob Zuma’s last State of the Nation Address of the present administration, in this historic year during which we celebrate 20 Years of Freedom.
The big question is: have we acted during the past two decades in a way that will enhance our future?
13 March 2014
The GCIS Acting CEO Phumla Williams will conclude the SoNA Communication Wave by interacting with the listeners of various community radio stations. This GCIS facilitated broadcast, will take place this evening (13 March) from 18h00-19h00. Please feel free to participate by calling our toll free number 0800 314 446.
Ministers
Deputy Ministers
Directors-General and Heads of other institutions present
Members of the Media
Ladies and Gentlemen.
The new democratic government inherited a dysfunctional and polarised system which deliberately denied the fundamental rights of the majority of people. The challenge that confronted us was to unite and help transform a nation that was divided across race, class, sex, creed and economic status. In addition, we were faced with the urgent task of ensuring a safer and secure South Africa.
7 March 2014
During this human rights month government encourages parents and communities at large to educate their children on their rights as enshrined in the Constitution. Section 28 in the Constitution of South Africa is devoted to children and outlines the rights that they are entitled to.
6 March 2014
1. Cabinet’s decisions on current issues and upcoming events
1.1 Cabinet reiterates President Jacob Zuma’s call on government, business and labour to work together to grow our economy at a rate that is able to create more jobs.
The State of the Nation Address and the Budget Speech laid the foundation for intensified implementation of the National Development Plan over the next term of the new administration.
