Good day members of the media, please be informed that the KZN Presidential Imbizo is postponed to 30 June and will no longer happen on 09 June as previously communicated on the media advisory below. The new deadline for accreditation will be communicated as soon as possible.
Introduction
Operation Vulindlela is focused on accelerating the implementation of 35 priority reforms, which have been identified for their impact on economic growth and job creation. It remains a joint initiative of the Presidency and National Treasury and its role is to provide oversight and support to the relevant line departments that remain responsible for the implementation of the reforms and ensuring that the targets are met.
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will host a media briefing to give an update on the progress made in the implementation of Operation Vulindlela.
Operation Vulindlela is a joint initiative of the Presidency and National Treasury to accelerate the implementation of structural reforms and support economic recovery. It aims to modernise and transform network industries, including electricity, water, transport and digital communications. Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the media briefing.
Details are as follows:
General trends in international relations: New opportunities and threats
As I am taking the floor for the first time, let me congratulate the Russian Federation for hosting the 11th INTERNATIONAL MEETING OF HIGH-RANKING OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURITY MATTERS and the hospitality extended to me and my delegation. On behalf of the government and the people of South Africa, we welcome the opportunity to share our views and insights on this important topic which requires both our individual and collective action.
The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will tomorrow, Friday, 26 May 2023 brief members of the media on the progress regarding the implementation of the Energy Action Plan.
Members of the media are invited to attend the briefing as follows:
Date: Friday, 26 May 2023
Time: 14h00
Platform: Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will embark on a two-day youth engagement program at KaMaqhekeza township in Nkomazi Local Municipality, Mpumalanga province, between 25 and 26 May 2023.
The event forms part of government’s commitment to ensure that South African citizens are empowered through access to government information.
A. Issues in the Environment
Members of the media who have applied for accreditation to cover Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s visit to the Eastern Cape are advised to collect accreditation cards.
The visit is scheduled to take place on the 26th and 27th May 2023 and areas to be visited include Lusikisiki at OR Tambo District Municipality and Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, both in the Eastern Cape.
Accreditation will be processed at both venues as per the following details:
Venue: OR Tambo District Municipality, St Elizabeth Hospital Resource Centre, Lusikisiki
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Ms Nomasonto Motaung will tomorrow, 25 May deliver Africa Day remarks during Africa Communications Week 2023. The event will be hosted by Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in partnership with Freedom Park.
The Africa Day session concludes the three day events hosted by South Africa to honour Africa Communications Week under the theme: Agenda 2063, The Africa We Want. Africa Communications Week is a week-long series of events in 20 countries across Africa.
The Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will attend the International Meeting of High-level officials responsible for Security Matters from 23-25 May 2023, in Russia. This annual meeting will discuss general trends in the international security situation, including global food security.
