Media briefing by the National Energy Crisis Committee of Ministers
Good afternoon Ministers and members of the media,
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Government welcomes swift arrests
1 August 2022
Government acknowledges and appreciates the tireless efforts made by the South African Police Service in addressing the issue of crime in the country. Fighting crime in the country is one of the apex priorities of this administration.
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Government condemns rape of women
29 July 2022
Government strongly condemns the rape and robbery of eight women in Krugersdorp this morning, who were filming a music video. The news of this incident is devastating.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, earlier today, directed the law enforcement agencies to ensure that these men are apprehended. Three suspects have already been arrested, and the police are on the ground searching for other suspects.
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Government welcomes Shoba’s sentencing
29 July 2022
Government welcomes the Johannesburg High Court sentencing of Ntuthuko Shoba to life imprisonment. Shoba was found guilty of premeditated murder of his then I girlfriend, Tshegofatso Pule, who was found hanging from a tree in June 2020.
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Briefing to unpack actions to achieve long term- energy supply: 1 Aug
29 July 2022
Ministers who serve in the Energy Crisis Committee will brief the media following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on Monday, 25 July 2022, to further outline measures to ensure long- term energy supply in South Africa.
Details of the briefing are as follows:
Date: Monday, 1 August 2022
Time: 15h30
Venue: GCIS – Ronnie Mamoepa Media Centre , Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield in Pretoria
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Media accreditation for Presidential Imbizo, Sedibeng in the Gauteng Province
27 July 2022
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) calls on members of the media wishing to cover the forthcoming Presidential Imbizo to apply for accreditation. The Imbizo is scheduled to take place on Friday, 12 August 2022 at Sharpville cricket pitch, Sedibeng in the Gauteng Province.
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Media briefing on visit by International Climate Envoys to South Africa: 21 July
21 July 2022
The Head of the Presidential Climate Finance Task Team, Mr. Daniel Mminele, will host a joint media briefing together with climate envoys from the European Union, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The media briefing will provide an update on the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) and the finalisation of an Investment Plan to guide South Africa’s just transition.
Members of local and international media are invited to attend the media briefing as follows:
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Government rejects Independent Group allegations
20 July 2022
Government notes and rejects the malicious allegations made by the Independent Media Group’s head Iqbal Surve that President Cyril Ramaphosa and Minister Pravin Gordhan, a sitting Cabinet member, have applied political pressure and are using the banks to silence the media.
The Independent Group’s allegations are devoid of truth and seek to bring the President and the Minister into disrepute. Furthermore, the country has a formal banking system, which is highly regulated and accountable to regulators and industry bodies.
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The Black Industrialists and Exporters Conference - updated media arrangements
19 July 2022
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Government joins the world in celebrating International Nelson Mandela Day 2022
18 July 2022
Today, the South African government joins the world in celebrating International Nelson Mandela Day, under the theme "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are".
2022 marks the 13th year since the United Nations General Assembly declared Nelson Mandela's 18 July birthday, International Nelson Mandela Day. Following the declaration, Madiba called on everyone to honour him by helping their communities.
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