Government outraged at brutal attack of an elderly woman
16 April 2013
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Government on corporal punishment in schools
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.
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Global Oceans Commission media briefing: 24 Mar
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.
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Government hosts international experts to strategise on professionalisation of youth work within Commonwealth countries
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.
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Government saddened by loss of lives in Western Cape bus crash
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.
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Statement on Cabinet meeting of 13 March 2013
14 March 2013
Cabinet’s position on issues currently in the environment
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Post-Cabinet media briefing: 14 Mar
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
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Launch of the 2013 SADC Media Awards and Water Awards Competition: 14 Mar
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.
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