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

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.

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.
 

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.