20 March 2014
1. Cabinet’s decisions on current issues and upcoming events
1.1. Cabinet welcomed the release of the Twenty Year Review South Africa Report 1994–2014, by President Jacob Zuma, which is testimony to the progress government has made to ensure a better life for all.
19 March 2014
The Acting Minister of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, as well as Administration, Angie Motshekga, will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held in Pretoria on the 19th March 2014.
Members of the media are invited to the media briefing as follows:
Date: Thursday, 20 March 2014
Time: 10h00
Venue: GCIS Head Office, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
19 March 2014
Government welcomes the release of the final report by the Public Protector into the security upgrades at President Jacob Zuma's private residence at Nkandla. Government will reflect on the findings and recommendations contained therein with a view to determining a way forward very soon.
It is important to reiterate critical issues in relation to this matter. Government respects the rule of law and abides by the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
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.
