15 September 2008

The Directors-General (DGs) of the Social Cluster will brief the media on progress made with regards to the cluster’s contribution to the Programme of Action (POA).

The briefing, the second of the year by the DGs, will provide an in-depth report on the work of the cluster.

The briefing will take place as follows:

Date:     17 September 2008 (Wednesday)
Time:     13h00
Venue:     Union Buildings, Room 153, Pretoria

17 September 2008

Government spokesperson, Mr Themba Maseko, will brief the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held today, 17 September 2008.

The briefing will take place as follows:

Date: Thursday, 18 September 2008
Time: 10h00
Venue: Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria

Note: There will be a link-up to Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town

Enquiries
Harold Maloka (Pretoria)
Cell: 082 847 9799

24 September 2008

Minister in The Presidency Dr Essop Pahad will address a media briefing on the Cabinet resignations, after the Cabinet meeting today.

The briefing will take place as follows:

Date:     Wednesday, 24 September 2008 (today)
Time:     17:30
Venue:     Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria

NB: There will be a video link-up with the Imbizo Media Centre in Cape Town.

Enquiries
Harold Maloka
Cell: 082 847 979

28 September 2008

Members of the media are advised that President Kgalema Motlanthe will, for the first time as President of the Republic, address the nation in a televised address on SABC 2.

The address will take place as follows:

Date     Sunday, 28 September 2008
Time     19:00
TV station /channel     SABC 2

Enquiries
Harold Maloka
Cell: 082 847 9799

Issued by: Government Communications (GCIS)

29 September 2008

Members of the media are invited to the launch of Towards the Fifteen Year Review hosted by the Policy Co-ordination and Advisory Services (PCAS) Unit in the Presidency, led by Joel Netshitenzhe.

The launch will take the form of a presentation followed by comments from a panel of respondents from outside government.

The details are:

Date     Wednesday, 1 October 2008
Time     10h30 to 12h30
Venue     Room 159, Union Buildings, Pretoria

24 October 2008

Minister in The Presidency Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang will host a high level National Gender Machinery (NGM) meeting with various stakeholders aimed at amongst others sharing of ideas that would be taken into consideration during the review of the NGM.

25 October 2008

Minister in The Presidency, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang will on Sunday, 26 October 2008 address the National Gender Machinery (NGM) workshop currently underway in Pretoria. 

The National Gender Machinery, which consists of various role-players such as government and civil society amongst others, is meeting to discuss strategies to be taken into consideration during the review of the NGM. 

28 October 2008

Government will hold cluster media briefings on the implementation of government's Programme of Action. The briefings will take place at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, in room 153.

There will be a video link-up to the Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town, for all briefings.

Briefing schedule:

Thursday, 30 October 2008
11:00 - 12:30     Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster
Chair: Minister Nathi Mthethwa

1 November 2008

Government began its Imbizo Week, from Saturday, 1 November 2008 to Saturday, 8 November 2008, under the theme: It is time! Make a difference.

Following are some of the events taking place:

1. The Minister of Minerals and Energy, Buyelwa Sonjica will interact with the community of Mogwase in Rustenburg. The visit aims to give feedback on some of the issues raised during a Presidential Imbizo in August 2008.

3 November 2008

Minister in The Presidency Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang will visit two disability centres in Soshanguve as part of government’s programme to improve the lives of people with disabilities. During the visit the Minister will also distribute agricultural starter packs.

The details are: