31 January 2001

At its meeting today, Cabinet continued the process of preparations for the State of the Nation Address by President Thabo Mbeki to be presented in Parliament on 9 February. Debate on the Address will take place on 13 and 14 February, with the President’s closing remarks on Thursday, 15 February. During the week of 12 - 16 February, clusters of Ministers will brief the media on details of the government’s programme for the year.

9 February 2000

Programme as confirmed on 9 February 2000 at 8:37

The speeches will be made available on Government Online as soon as possible after the various briefings.

19 September 2000: 12:00 - subject to change

31 July 2000

Invitation to the media

Government Communication's (GCIS) Directorate: Media Services kindly invites you to a series of briefing sessions to introduce the media to the latest developments in the section. These include an introduction to BUANEWS, the BUANEWS Website, media directory, media accreditation, and many other services rendered by the directorate.

Members of the media are advised to RSVP to the GCIS offices closest to them as stated below.

22 March 2000

Government Communication and Information Systems (GCIS), together with the Western Cape Provincial Government and other stakeholders will launch the Nobuntu Multi-purpose Community Centre (MPCC) on Friday 24 March 2000 (see programme).

7 March 2000

Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Northern Province government, the community of Kgautswane and other stakeholders will launch Kgautswane Multi-purpose Community Centre (MPCC) on Friday 10 March 2000. (see programme) The Minister in the Presidency, Dr Essop Pahad, will deliver a keynote address. The Northern Province Premier, Ngoako Ramatlhodi and the Minister of Public Works, Stella Siqcau, will be among dignitaries attending.

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