25 April 2013

South Africa is a democratic country governed by a Constitution that is anchored on a vision that promotes human dignity, human rights and freedom, non-racialism and non-sexism.
Government is therefore shocked and disappointed at the behaviour of members of the South African Democratic Teachers Union, who infringed on Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga’s right to human dignity and non-sexism by publicly displaying  a piece of underclothing attributed to her.

24 April 2013

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Postponent of the International Cooperation, Trade and Security (ICTS) cluster media briefing 
 

The briefing was supposed to take place as follows:

Date:      TOMORROW, Friday, 26 April 2013
Time:     10h00
Venue:   GCIS Auditorium, 1st Floor, Midtown Building, cnr Sisulu and Madiba Sts, Pretoria

22 April 2013

19 April 2013

19 Apri 2013

Government rejects any form of criticism that implies Ministers should not enjoy their democratic right to choose whether or not to receive treatment from a public healthcare facility.  South Africans are reminded that every citizen has a democratic right to freedom of choice, which also includes the choice of going either to a public or private healthcare facility.

 19 April 2013

1. Cabinet’s position on prominent issues in the current environment

1.1. Following President Jacob Zuma’s launch of Freedom Month under the theme “Mobilising society towards consolidating our democracy and freedom”, Cabinet calls on all South Africans to celebrate Freedom Month by building a united and prosperous South Africa.

17 April 2013

 16 April 2013

 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