14 November 2008
The National Convenor of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign for No Violence against Women and Children, Deputy Minister Nomatyala Hangana, and 16 Days of Activism partners, will brief members of the media on the 2008 plan to raise awareness and fight the scourge of gender-based violence. During this event, the Torch of Peace will also be lit to kick-start the year's campaign.
25 November 2008
The Minister of Health, Ms Barbara Hogan, together with World Health Organisation Representative in South Africa, Dr Stella Anyangwe will brief the media on the government response to the cholera situation in South Africa.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Time: 14:00
Venue: Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria
2 December 2008
The directors-general of the Economic, Investment and Employment Cluster of Government will brief members of the media on the progress made in the implementation of cluster programmes.
The briefing will be chaired by Director-General Tshediso Matona, of the Department of Trade and Industry.
3 December 2008
Government Spokesperson, Themba Maseko, will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held yesterday, 3 December 2008. He will be joined by Ms Lindiwe Hendricks, Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry, who will discuss the country’s water and its safety.
Details are as follows:
Date: 4 December 2008
Time: 10:00
Venue: Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria
4 December 2008
Government Spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will address a media briefing on South Africa’s response to the food crisis in Zimbabwe.
The Director-General of Public Enterprises, Portia Molefe, will join the briefing.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: 5 December 2008
Time: 10:00
Venue: Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria
4 December 2008
Government Communication (GCIS) will be hosting its annual Government Communicators' Awards at Emperors' Palace tomorrow.
The gala evening will be addressed by the Minister in The Presidency, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, as a keynote speaker.
8 December 2008
President Kgalema Motlanthe will announce his decision on the Ginwala Enquiry report into Mr Vusi Pikoli’s fitness or otherwise to hold office.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Monday, 8 December 2008 (Today)
Time: 11:00
Venue: Union Buildings, Pretoria, Room 153 [bring press cards]
There will be video link to the Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town.
21 January 2009
Members of the media are invited to the launch of the 2010 Mass Participation Programme, which will take place as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2009
Venue: Galeshewe stadium, Kimberley, Northern Cape
Time: 10h00
The 2010 Mass Participation Programme aims to ensure that all South Africans are part of the 2010 FIFA World Cup excitement by encouraging and supporting sport in communities throughout South Africa.
28 January 2009
The Director-General in the Presidency, Reverend Frank Chikane will address media on Zimbabwe.
Details are as follows:
Date: 28 January 2009
Time: 11h00
Venue: Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria
There will be a video link-up with Imbizo Media Centre, Parliament
Enquiries and RSVP
Bongiwe Gambu
Cell: 082 714 9463
Colin Cruywagen
Cell: 082 377 9916
18 February 2009
Government spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media this afternoon on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held earlier today, 18 February 2009.
The briefing will take place as follows:
Date: 18 February 2009
Time: 15:30
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town
There will no video-link up to the Union Buildings.
Enquiries
Colin Cruywagen
Cell: 082 377 9916
