19 October 2012

19 October 2012

The Government conveys heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of former national soccer team Assistant Coach, Thomas Madigage.

Madigage was involved in a car accident on Thursday evening at Burgersfort in Limpopo.

18 October 2012

The annual meeting between Cabinet and the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) is scheduled to take place this coming weekend. These meetings provide a strategic platform for government and the media to strengthen working relations as well as discuss issues of mutual interest aimed at reinforcing our democracy.  

16 October 2012

Government condemns in the strongest terms an incident in which a police officer was seriously injured with a panga at Samancor Mine in North West today, Tuesday, 16 October 2012.

Police were attempting to disperse striking workers when the officer concerned was injured as he tried to stop his attackers from striking him in the face.

This is a cruel and shocking act, which has no place in our society or in labour disputes, and follows previous attacks on police under similar circumstances.

16 October 2012

Government has expressed shock at the regrettable shooting that occurred outside Ntuzuma Magistrate’s Court yesterday and condemns the use of violence in solving any form of conflict.

GCIS Acting CEO, Phumla Williams said, “This incident is highly regrettable especially in a democratic country. Government conveys its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. 

Political parties and the public in general are encouraged to engage in dialogue to resolve differences and to uphold the laws of the country.”

16 October 2012

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is in the process of updating its database of media organisations and journalists. All members of the media are hereby requested to participate in this process by submitting the information requested below.

12 October 2012

The Marikana Commission of Inquiry is pleased to announce the appointment of Advocate Phuti Setati as the Secretary of the Commission with effect from today. Advocate Setati brings to the Commission a wealth of legal experience honed at the office of the State Law Adviser where he has served as Senior State Law Adviser.

Enquiries:
Kevin Malunga
Cell: 082 466 8968

Issued by the Marikana Commission of Inquiry

11 October 2012

The Marikana Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) met today with stakeholders from traditional and religious sectors ahead of finalising the report to be submitted to Cabinet on the Marikana tragedy. The meeting was useful and captured the spirit of cooperation.

The stakeholders included leadership from the:

11 October 2012

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on 10 October 2012 (yesterday), and, in keeping with established practices, we hereby conduct this briefing to give an account on issues noted and decisions taken, as follows:

1.  Current affairs

1.1 Economy

10 October 2012