In honour of the former President of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, South Africa will join the global community in commemorating his legacy on July 18, 2024, Nelson Mandela International Day, also known as Mandela Day.
Invitation to a Pre- Cabinet Lekgotla photo opportunity and door-stop by Minister in The Presidency
The Government Communication and Information System informs media members that at the beginning of the Cabinet Lekgotla on 13 July 2024, there will be a photo opportunity with the newly elected executive members, including Premiers.
Additionally, Minister in the Presidency, Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will be available for a brief doorstop interview on the sidelines of the Lekgotla.
Address on the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) 2024/25 Budget Vote, Minister in the Presidency, Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, 12 July 2024 , Cape Town
The Hon. Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, Minister in The Presidency, Budget Debate Speech (2024/2025) on the occasion of Stats SA Vote 14 debate, 11 July 2024, Cape Town
Honourable House Chairperson,
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation,
Honourable Theliswa Mgweba,
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Honourable Kenny Morolong,
Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Honourable Nonceba Mhlauli,
Honourable Members of the of the Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation,
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni assures the public of government's work on cyber security
The State Security Agency (SSA) has been inundated with media enquiries due to a public statement of Minister Macpherson on the claims of R300 million rands allegedly siphoned off from the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure through cybercrime. On the 6th of May 2024, former Minister Sihle Zikalala issued a media statement that he has instituted a full forensic investigation through a multidisciplinary team, which includes the SSA.
Yesterday, Wednesday 3rd of July 2024, South Africa witnessed another key milestone in the operationalise of the government of national unity (GNU) with the swearing-in of the Deputy President, Ministers and Deputy Ministers from across the political parties which are signatories to the Statement of Intent. Given the electoral outcome and the agreement to form a government of national unity, it was therefore no longer possible for the President to fulfil the undertaking he had previously made to reduce the number of the portfolios in the National Executive.
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni briefs media on the Government of National Unity, 4 July 2024
Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will, on Thursday, 4 July 2024, brief media on the Government of National Unity following the swearing-in ceremony of the new members of the National Executive on Wednesday, 3 July 2024.
Members of the media are invited to cover the media briefing as follows:
Date: Thursday, 4 July 2024
Time: 11h00
Venue: Imbizo Centre, Parliament Precinct, Cape Town
Under the leadership of President Ramaphosa, the 6th administration has achieved the first primary budget surplus in fifteen (15) years. The last time government had a budget surplus was before the 2008 global financial crisis.
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will host the annual Government Exhibition Day on Friday, June 28 at Morena Hall in Mahikeng, in the Northwest province. The purpose of the event is to bring together government departments and stakeholders to highlight and offer necessary services and programs to the public.
Government invites media wishing to cover the 2024 Presidential Inauguration to apply for accreditation
Members of the media wishing to cover the 2024 presidential inauguration are invited to apply for accreditation. Applications for accreditation are to be submitted online using the link: https://mrs.gcis.gov.za.
The closing date for applications is Monday, 16 June 2024 at 12h00.
