8 April 2013

Government has noted with concern incidents of corporal punishment at some schools as reported in the media.
GCIS Acting CEO, Phumla Williams says "whilst Government acknowledges the need to discipline children in order to encourage positive and responsible behaviour, such discipline must be done in a constructive manner and within the confines of the law. Teachers are encouraged to find ways to instil self-discipline amongst leaners without resorting to physical, emotional or psychological punishment.

20 March 2013

19 March 2013

Trevor Manuel, the Minister in the SA Presidency responsible for Planning, José María Figueres, former President of Costa Rica, and David Miliband MP, former UK Foreign Secretary, invite you to a media briefing at the conclusion of the Global Ocean Commission’s inaugural meeting in Cape Town.

It’s all systems go for the hosting of the Inaugural Commonwealth Conference on Education and Training of Youth Workers taking place in South Africa from 18 – 20 March 2013.  Various international speakers from Ireland, Australia and the UK, amongst others, have descended in our shores to exchange knowledge on developing strategies to recognise youth work as a profession.
 

Government conveys its deepest condolences to the families and friends of commuters that were killed in the dreadful bus accident on the N1 near De Doorns, Western Cape. 
 
According to media reports, the bus crashed down an embankment in the Hex River Valley, injuring scores of passengers.
 

14 March 2013

Cabinet’s position on issues currently in the environment

13 March 2013

The Acting Cabinet Spokesperson and GCIS CEO, Ms Phumla Williams will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 13 March 2013. Following the briefing by the Cabinet Spokesperson, the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will unveil the first ever National Health Scholars Programme.

The details are as follows:

Post Cabinet briefing

13 March 2013

The Deputy Minister of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Obed Bapela, will deliver a keynote address during the launch of the 2013 SADC Media Awards competition.

The SADC Media Awards are annual awards that aim to recognise excellence in journalism in the area of print, photo, television, radio as well as to encourage media practitioners in member states to cover cross border issues pertaining to the region.

12 March 2013

The Director-General of the Department of Military Veterans (DMV), Mr Tsepe Motumi will hand over healthcare cards to military veterans to ensure easy access to health services. The issuing of these cards will be done in phases starting with Gauteng and the Eastern Cape between the 12th and 26th March 2012. These will be followed by KZN, Limpopo, Western Cape, North West, Free State, Mpumalanga and North Cape.

Government is saddened at the death of one of South Africa’s prolific journalists, Mandy Rossouw, who according to media reports passed away yesterday.