11 June 2021

Government Communication and Information System in partnership with Ministry of Communication and Digital Technologies will host a Youth Masterclass on Digital Skills Development Opportunities. The masterclass aims to prepare young people for the fast-changing technological landscape. 

Members of the media are invited to attend.

Details are as follows

Date: Tuesday, 15 June 2021
Time: 14:00 – 15:30
Platform: Zoom (Meeting ID: 922 4557 7530| Passcode: 305985)

8 June 2021

Government has noted media reports and social media posts alleging that a South African woman has given birth to 10 babies and reportedly broken the world record.

The posts attribute the birth of the babies to Gosiame Thamara Sithole from Gauteng. 

Government has been unable to verify the authenticity of this birth at our facilities “We need to verify this story and provide assistance where needed,” said Williams.

Enquiries:
Phumla Williams
Cell: 083 501 0139

31 May 2021

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in partnership with Agape Youth Movement will host a webinar on the role of youth in the fight against COVID-19.  

The webinar provides a platform for the youth to:

27 May 

26 May 2021

Acting Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will tomorrow brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 26 May  2021. 

The details of the briefing are as follows:

Date:    Thursday, 27 May  2021
Time:   11h00
Venue: GCIS – Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria.

21 May 2021

On Monday, 24 May, the South African edition of Africa Communications Week 2021. The week-long event will bring together communications professionals, media and press attaches based in South Africa to deliberate on the theme: Changing perceptions on Africa: saving lives, saving livelihoods. The event is hosted by PR Trends ZA, GCIS, Freedom Park Heritage Site & Museum and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.

On Saturday, 22 May 2021, government will hand over land and title deeds to farmers at Tafelkop in the Groblersdal, Sekhukhune District of Limpopo Province.  

President Cyril Ramaphosa will  lead the handover ceremony supported by Ministers of  Public Works and Infrastructure; Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development; Justice and Correctional Services as well as Acting Minister in The Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation. 

The handover ceremony is the culmination of a land reform process. 

21 May 

Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, together with Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Thembi Siweya, will deliver the GCIS Budget Vote, today, highlighting the vision and strategic points for the Department of Government Communication and Information System for the year 2021/22.

The GCIS Budget Vote virtual presentation will take place as follows:
Date: Friday 21 May 2021
Time: 10h00-12h15