22 August 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 21 August 2012.
President Jacob Zuma’s expression of sympathy, somberness and concern over the loss of lives in Marikana reflected the feeling of millions of South Africans and observers around the world.
21 August 2012
Cabinet Spokesperson, Mr Jimmy Manyi will address members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on 21 August. The briefing will take place as follows:
The details are as follows:
Date:Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Time:10h00
Venue:GCIS Auditorium, 1st Floor, Midtown Building, cnr Sisulu and Madiba Streets, Pretoria
Members of the media are invited to the Marikana Tragedy Inter-Ministerial Committee media briefing. The IMC will provide update on interactions with stakeholders.
Date: 21 August
Time: 14h30
Venue: Marikana Community Centre (next to the Police Station)
Enquiries:
Harold Maloka
Cell: 082 847 9799 or maloka.harold@gmail.com
Issued by the Inter-Ministerial Committee
21 August 2012
14 August 2012
Government welcome Team SA as they return from the Olympics today after making the nation proud by delivering 6 medals for South Africa. The team is due to arrive at 07h00 at the OR Tambo International Airport today, 14 August 2012. Government is extremely proud of the team and calls upon South Africans to gather in their numbers to welcome our heroes and heroines.
10 August 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on the 8th of August 2012.
Cabinet noted that President Jacob Zuma will on 10 August visit Sweetwaters informal settlement as part of the Presidential Monitoring Programme.
Cabinet also noted that Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will on 11 August visit the town of Douglas (Siyancuma Municipality) as part of the War on Poverty campaign. The focus of the visit will be on youth unemployment and related challenges.
8 August 2012
Members of the media, who have applied for accreditation for the commemoration of the National Women's Day to be held at the Union Buildings, South Lawns, in Pretoria are advised to collect their accreditation cards on the day of the event (9 August 2012).
The details of the collections point:
Date: 9 August 2012
Time: 07h00 to 10h00am
Venue: Outside Union Buildings, South Lawns (opp. Sheraton Hotel) Stanza Bopape Street, former Church Street
2 August 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on 31 July 2012.
1.1.1 President Jacob Zuma will undertake an official visit to Jamaica from 4-6 August 2012 to enhance bilateral relations. The visit, which includes the 50th anniversary celebrations of Jamaica’s independence, will serve to recognise the role Jamaica has played during South Africa’s struggle for liberation, as well as to celebrate Jamaica’s achievements as an independent, stable constitutional democracy.
26 July 2012
Government has noted that recent media coverage on road traffic fines regarding state vehicles have indicated a lack of understanding of the National Road Traffic Act No. 93 of 1996.
The Act clearly explains the transgression of traffic laws, and that certain drivers may exceed the general speed limit.
25 July 2012
The South African women national soccer team, Banyana Banyana will kickstart the Olympic games programme in London tonight when they play against Sweden at 19h45 South African time. The Game will be broadcast live on SABC and Supersport Channels.
Government calls upon all South Africans to rally behind our women national team by watching the game and flying the SA flags high to show their support.
