Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli will on the 14 October 2025, host a G20 dialogue with students at the Motheo TVET College in Bloemfontein, Free State province. 

The dialogue forms part of year-long G20 awareness outreach programme implemented by Government Communications and Information System in partnership with different stakeholders across the country which among others include civil society, traditional leadership, business, and academia.

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) invite members of the media who wish to cover the Special Official Funeral of the Late South Africa’s Ambassador to the Republic of France, Nathi Mthethwa to apply for media accreditation.

Applicants are advised to complete the online accreditation form accessible through this link: https://mrs.gcis.gov.za/?q=Mthethwa-official-funeral . The closing date is Friday, 10 October 2025 at 14h00.

Government condemns in the strongest possible terms any form of physical or verbal attack directed at police officers or any law enforcement officers. Such actions are not only criminal and punishable by law, but they also endanger the very individuals sworn to protect communities and uphold public safety.

Government, in partnership with stakeholders across law enforcement, civil society, and the private sector, hosted a webinar on Cybersecurity Awareness and Responsible Use of Online Platforms as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The webinar brought together experts to empower South Africans with knowledge and tools to protect themselves online.

Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will on Thursday, 02 October 2025 host a webinar on cyber security awareness and the responsible use of online platforms to mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month, under the 2025 theme: “Secure Our World”.

The webinar aims to empower the public with practical tools that will enable them to use online platforms responsibly and to protect themselves against any possible dangers that may arise while using the platforms.

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will, on Tuesday, 30 September 2025, facilitate a photo-opportunity, and a doorstop briefing by Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni on the sidelines of the Cabinet Lekgotla. 

Members of the media who wish to cover the sessions are requested to email their details to Vanessam@gcis.gov.za  by 15h00 on Friday, 26th September 2025.

Full details of the photo opportunity and doorstop briefing are:
Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025

A. Issues in the environment

The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster led by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi and Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia will on Thursday, 18 September 2025 lead a community outreach at Mthatha in the Eastern Cape Province.

The outreach aims to address community challenges around crime and safety by engaging with community members, civil society, political, traditional, and religious leaders, and by overseeing services at police stations, courts, correctional centres, and victim support facilities.

Media programme:

Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 17 September 2025.

The details of the briefing are as follows:

Date:           Thursday, 18 September 2025
Time:          13h00
Venue:        Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, Ground Floor, Tshedimosetso House, Cnr Francis Baard and Festival Streets, Hatfield, Pretoria    

Government notes the protests in Westbury and Coronationville where residents have raised frustrations over long-standing water supply challenges.

Government acknowledges the seriousness of these concerns and is working on long-term, sustainable solutions to ensure reliable water supply to the affected communities.