4 February 2002

The GCIS media briefings will be held from 11 - 15 February 2002. The briefings are traditionally held after the State of Nation Address and the second recess of parliament. This time the briefings will be held in cluster format. The ministers will outline in detail the government's programme of action for each cluster for the year to the media. The briefings will be held as follows:

Venue:  Rainforest Room, 120 Plein Street, Parliament, Cape Town
Date:  11 - 15 February 2002

13 February 2002

Draft 3 A/A 13/02/02
Venue: Rain Forest Room

Speeches can be accessed on Government Online.

14 May 2002

All media are invited to the opening of the George Multi-Purpose Community Centre (MPCC) in the Western Cape Province. The Western Cape Department of Social Services has invested R 5 million via the George Municipality for the construction of the MPCC. The centre has been in operation since August last year.

An MPCC is a one-stop centre where local, provincial and national government, as well as other services are provided and relevant information to local communities.

26 August 2002

In an endeavor to ensure that all member of the media attending the World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD) has convenient and easy access to all members of the South African delegation, the President and the various ministers.

South Africa media offices

The South African government communications and media office are located on the 4th floor of the Sandton Library

Tel: + 27 11 784 4148 / + 27 11 784 4147 / + 27 11 784 4167
Fax: +27 11 784 6901

19 September 2002

Media are invited to a press briefing by ministers:

• M Mdladlana
• S Mufamadi
• R Kasrils and
• P Mlambo-Ngcuka

on the issue of the COSATU socio-economic action planned for 1 and 2 October 2002.

Date: 20 September 2002
Time: 12:00
Venue: Room 159, Union Buildings, Pretoria

Enquiries
Sputnik Ratau
Cell: 083 253 5264

Issued by: Government Communications (GCIS)

2 October 2002

The following ministers invite media to government’s briefing on the COSATU socio-economic strike action:

• Presidency, Dr EG Pahad
• Public Enterprises, Mr. J Radebe
• Public Service and Administration, Ms G Fraser-Moleketi
• Water Affairs and Forestry, Mr R Kasrils and
• Provincial and Local Government, Mr S Mufamadi

Date: 2 October 2002
Time: 15h00 (3:00 pm)
Venue: Room 159, West Wing, Union Buildings, Pretoria.

2 October 2002

Media are invited to attend a briefing to be addressed by GCIS, Social Development and Public Service and Administration on the upcoming Imbizo Focus Week scheduled for 7 to 13 October 2002.

Date: Thursday, 3 October 2002
Time: 15:00
Venue: Room 159, Union Buildings, Pretoria

Enquiries
Teboho Montse
Cell: 082 345 0035

Issued by: Government Communications (GCIS)

21 November 2002

2 December 2002

Government holds awards ceremony in honour of communicators

The Minister in the Presidency, Dr Essop Pahad will, on behalf of the South African government, honour government communicators at the inaugural Government Communicators Awards (GCA) ceremony. The awards will recognise communicators who have shown improved delivery, innovation and excellence in government communication.

5 December 2002

All media are invited to a post Cabinet lunch briefing to be held:

Date: 5 December 2002
Time: 13h00
Venue: GCIS, Room 710, Corner Vermuelen and Prinsloo Streets, Pretoria

Parking will be available at the Justice College, corner Proes and Prinsloo, Pretoria

Lunch will be served.

All members of the media must carry their press cards for identification at the entrance.