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.
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:
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.
19 July 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.
15 July 2022
Media arrangements
South Africa will host the inaugural Black Industrialists and Exporters Conference (BIEC) on 20 July 2022 at the Sandton International Convention Centre. The Conference will be opened by H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa.
11 July 2022
Members of the media;
Ladies and gentlemen;
7 July 2022
Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) will on Friday, 8 July 2022 give an update on the events of July 2021.
South Africa experienced violent civil unrest, mainly in parts of the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, between 8th and 17th July 2021. The unrest was characterised by social media mobilisation leading to looting, destruction of property and the disruption of economic activity.
27 June 2022
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) invites you to The SheTradesZA Youth Seminar. The objective of the seminar is to learn, share and exchange ideas on programmes available to assist entrepreneurs to thrive in business. It also supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of business development and empowering women. The seminar will also create a platform for participants to discuss the development of partnerships and assist entrepreneurs to increase their visibility to various markets.
