24 October 2014

Media statement in regard to the decision of the Western Cape High Court dated the 24 October 2014.

The decision of the Western Cape High court today, the 24th of October 2014, on the matter which was brought by the Democratic Alliance against the SABC and the Minister of Communications vindicated the position of the Minister to the effect that the Public Protector’s findings, remedial action and recommendations are not final and binding.

23 October 2014

Members of the media and fellow South Africans.

It is over a month since the collapse of the building in Nigeria that left 116 people dead.  Amongst these eighty one (81) are believed to be South Africans and a total of 85 bodies to be repatriated (3 Zimbabwean & 1 DRC Nationals travelling with South African passports are included on the request by their respective governments). 

23 October 2014

1.    Key Cabinet decisions

1.1.      Cabinet approved the publication of the draft National Learner Transport Policy for public comments in the Government Gazette for 21 days.

 23 October 2014

The Minister of Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held in Cape Town on Wednesday, 22^nd October 2014.  

Members of the media are invited to the media briefing as follows:

Date:             TODAY Thursday, 23^rd October 2014

22 October 2014

Minister of Communications Ms Faith Muthambi will on 24 October 2014 host sectoral imbizo in Limpopo, Sekhukhune district at Fetakgomo Municipality, Apel, Tau Makotsane Community hall.

Members of the media are invited as follows:

PART 1

Briefing session and Community Media interviews

Date: 24 October 2014

Time: 08h30 – 10h00

Venue: Masemola Clinic

PART 2

Imbizo Session

Date: 24 October 2014

Time: 10h00 – 13h30

21 October 2014

Deputy Minister of Communications Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will on Thursday 23 October 2014 host stakeholder engagement in Kimberly, Northern Cape. This visit which will encompass sessions with government communicators and the media is a continuation of the Deputy Minister’s efforts to engage with sector stakeholders in various provinces. To date the Deputy Minister has held engagements in six provinces.

Members of the Media are invited as follows:

Media Programme

09h00 – Arrival and Registration

19 October 2014

Government wishes to advise members of the media about planned media briefings scheduled for the week of 20 – 26 October 2014. 

17 October 2014

Members of the media are informed of the cancelled International Cooperation, Trade and Security Cluster (ICTS) that was to take place on Sunday, 19th October 2014.

The  new date of the briefing will be communicate in due course. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. 

Issued by Department of Communications

16 October 2014

The Minister of Communications Ms Faith Muthambi says the SABC has a crucial role to play in the promotion and protection of our culture and heritage.

The Minister was speaking at the end of Indoni Cultural Festival which was held in Durban from 10 to 11 October in Durban. The festival is sponsored by among others, the SABC and Department of Arts and Culture.

12 October 2014

Government wishes to advise members of the media about planned media briefings scheduled for the week of 13 – 19 October 2014.