6 February 2007

The South African Chapter of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards calls for entries from journalists and media practitioners to the 2007 SADC Media Awards Competition. It is open to journalists and media practitioners who are South African Nationals and can submit as many entries as possible.

The purpose of the SADC Media Awards is to honour excellence in journalism in the region. The awards are in the fields of Print, Radio, Television and Photojournalism.

23 August 2007

Following a response to a question at the Post-Cabinet briefing today, the Government Spokesperson wishes to advise the media that the Minister of Health is taking legal action against The Sunday Times in her personal capacity and consequently will be covering legal costs herself.

Enquiries
Themba Maseko - Government Spokesperson
Cell: 083 645 0810

Issued by: Government Communications (GCIS)

24 August 2007

Government will hold cluster media briefings on the implementation of the Government Programme of Action for 2007 in Cape Town from 27 to 31 August 2007.

This will be the third cycle of media briefings for the year. The briefings will take place at Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town. There will be a video link up at Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria.

Briefings schedule:

31 August 2007

The Syrian Arab Republic Minister of Information, His Excellency Dr Mohsen Bilal will today on his last day in the country address a press conference on his official visit to South Africa. Minister Bilal is in South Africa as a special envoy to deliver a message to President Thabo Mbeki from the Syrian Arab Republic President Bashar al-Assad and deepen bilateral relations between the two countries.

1 October 2007

Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) CEO, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the suspension of National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Vusi Pikoli:

Date: Monday, 1 October 2007
Time: 14h30
Venue: Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria (West Wing)

Enquiries
Aubrey Matsila
Cell: 082 546 9616 (Pretoria)

Issued by: Government Communications (GCIS)

4 October 2007

Media are informed that Dr Frene Ginwala will later today (Thursday, 4 October 2007), issue a statement regarding the details of the inquiry into the fitness of Advocate Vusumzi Pikoli to hold the office of National Director of Public Prosecutions. Dr Ginwala will not be able to brief the media as was earlier indicated.

Dr Ginwala appeals to media to refrain from calling her until the statement is issued.

Enquiries
Themba Maseko - Government Spokesperson
Cell: 083 645 0810

10 October 2007

Government Communications and Information System CEO, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today (Wednesday).

The briefing will take place as follows:

Date: Thursday, 11 October 2007
Time: 10h00
Venue: Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria

There will be a video link-up with the Imbizo Media Centre, Ground Floor, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town.

12 October 2007

Minister in The Presidency, Essop Pahad, invites members of the media to a briefing on the successful five-day business delegation on investment promotion and opportunities to India.

The delegation comprised private sector companies, government departments and International Marketing Council.

The briefing will take place as follows:

12 October 2007

Members of the media are invited to a comprehensive briefing by the Directors-General (DGs) of the Economic Cluster, on progress around the cluster's work.

The briefing will also profile and highlight work from individual departments, and outline future plans.

The briefing will take place as follows:

Date: 17 October 2007 (Wednesday)
Time: 13h00
Venue: Committee Room 1, Ground Floor, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town.

24 October 2007

Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) CEO, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today.

The briefing will take place as follows:

Date: Thursday, 25 October 2007
Time: 10h00
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, Cape Town

There will be a video link-up at:
Room 153, West Wing: Union Buildings, Pretoria.