Government welcomes the notable decline in crime statistics for the third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year (1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024), as released by the South African Police Service (SAPS) on 21 February.
1.1. Cabinet expressed its support for the bold vision of creating a nation where all South Africans share in its prosperity and opportunities, as outlined by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his 2025 SoNA on 6 February 2025.
Members of the media are advised that the Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will host a media today as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 19 February 2025
Time: 15h00
Venue: 120 Plein Street, Imbizo Media Centre, Parliament
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will host pre-State of the Nation Address (SoNA) outreach activities from Monday, 03 February to Wednesday, 05 February 2025 in the Western Cape Province.
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) invites members of the media to apply for accreditation for the opening of the Cabinet Lekgotla on 29 January 2025.
The Cabinet Lekgotla will take place on 29 to 30 January 2025 at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House, in Pretoria.
Members of the media wishing to cover the opening of the Cabinet Lekgotla are kindly requested to send their personal details for accreditation to vanessam@gcis.gov.za by not later than 13h00 on Monday, 27 January 2025.
Government proudly congratulates the Matric Class of 2024 for their outstanding performance in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. With a pass rate of 87.3, the matriculants have exceeded the 82.9% achieved in 2023, marking an impressive improvement of 4.4%. The class of 2024 has worked hard and with determination, reflecting a collective effort from learners, teachers, parents, guardians and caregivers.
Members of the media who have successfully applied for accreditation to cover the Special Official Funeral service of the late former Minister Sibusiso Bengu, are requested to collect their accreditation cards as follows:
Venue: Dlangezwa High School, Next to the University of Zululand, Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal
Day 1: Thursday, 9 January 2025
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Day 2: Friday, 10 January 2025
Time: 08:00 - 10:00
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) invites members of the media who wish to cover the Special Official Funeral service of the late former Minister Sibusiso Bengu to apply for accreditation.
Prof Bengu passed away on 30 December 2024, at the age of 90.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral for the late former Minister Sibusiso Bengu.
On Friday, 10 January 2025, Prof Bengu will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral to held at the University of Zululand, KwaDlagezwa, Richardsbay in KwaZulu-Natal Province.
Government ministers leading the interdisciplinary team on foodborne illnesses and illicit trade to brief media on progress on the implementation of the action plan
Ministers leading the multidisciplinary teams in government responsible for the national response to instances of food borne illnesses and illicit trade, will lead a media briefing to outline government’s action plan to manage foodborne illnesses.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Government calls on members of the public to prioritise safety on the roads, in communities, and in public spaces and events during this festive season. The festive period, marked by heightened travel and celebratory gatherings, requires collective vigilance to ensure the wellbeing of all citizens.
Government reminds all road users to strictly adhere to the rules of the road. Drivers are urged to refrain from any form of reckless behaviour, including drinking and driving, using mind-altering substances, speeding and using mobile phones while driving.
