Address by the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Ms Nomasonto Motaung (MP) on the occasion of the Marketing, Advertising and Communication (MAC) Charter B-BBEE Council Women’s Day event at the Inanda Polo Club, Sandton, Johannesburg

Programme Director, Councillor Tebogo Ditshego,
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications, Mr Boyce Maneli, MP,
Commission for Gender Equity Commissioner, Manyamana,
GCIS Acting Director-General, Ms Nomonde Mnukwa,
Mr Angelo Tandy, Chairperson, and Members of MAC B-BBEE Charter Council,

Minister Ntshavheni to visit Johannesburg fire scene 

Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will visit the scene of the Johannesburg fire. 

Members of the media are advised as follows: 

Date: Thursday, 31 August 2023
Time: 13h00
Venue:  Johannesburg CBD, corner of Alberts and Delvers Street 

Enquiries: Sipho Mbhele 
Spokesperson of the Ministry 
Cell: 0836253446

A.  Issues in the environment

Minister Ntshavheni to brief media on outcomes of the cabinet meeting held on 30 August 2023

Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 30 August 2023.  

Members of the media are invited to cover the media briefing as follows: 

Date: Thursday, 31 August 2023
Time: 09h00  
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, Ground Floor, Tshedimosetso House, Cnr Francis Baard and Festival Streets, Hatfield, Pretoria

Live Streaming details:

The Marketing, Advertising and Communication (MAC) Charter Council will host a Women’s Day event, an inspiring and empowering gathering dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions of women in the MAC Sector.  The event is set to take place on 01 September 2023 at Inanda Polo Club in Sandton, Johannesburg under the theme, “Driving transformation and empowerment: Advancing women in the MAC sector”.

Remarks by Deputy Minister in The Presidency Kenneth Morolong

Media briefing on the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention 28 August 2023

Members of the media,

Every year, about a million young people leave secondary school in South Africa – of these approximately 30% enter post-schooling education, another 10% find work, while 60% remain outside of employment, education or training.

Programme Director Sis Phaphama 

Imbokodo and youth the future leaders in the venue and online

My Colleagues and fellow speakers

TUT management and members of the media 

Good morning! Dumelang, Ndi matsheloni

It is a great honor and a priviledge for me to be part of what is happening today. 

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong and the Presidency’s Project Management Office that coordinates partners who lead the implementation of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) will  brief media on the 1st quarter results of the 2023/24 data key indicators which determine how the PYEI is performing against it’s set objectives. 

Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in partnership with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will host the 4th annual Women in Media and Communication panel discussion focusing on cyberbullying of female journalists and online gender based violence. The theme is “Navigating Social Media Spaces Safely”.

The discussion will focus on the following topics:

Government mourns the passing of one of the nation's most esteemed and respected journalists, Derek Watts. The iconic presenter’s demise leaves a big void in the realm of journalism, where his dedication, integrity, and storytelling skills have left an enduring mark on the hearts and minds of South Africans and beyond.